Instant Pot Chicken Thighs are so easy to make in just 15 minutes! Chicken thighs are boldly seasoned before being seared and pressure cooked to tender perfection.
What’s in Instant Pot chicken thighs?
Chicken thighs, broth and seasonings are all you need to make the BEST pressure cooker chicken thighs! It’s the one of my favorite budget friendly recipes.
- Chicken Thighs: This method is best for preparing boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Chicken Broth: I love using Homemade Chicken Broth whenever I have the chance.
- Seasonings: A simple medley of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper is what creates the very best flavor. Feel free to adjust as needed.
What do you serve with chicken thighs?
You can serve these chicken thighs whole as part of a meal with your favorite veggie and potato sides. You can also use the shredded chicken in lots of other recipes. Try it in:
Email This Recipe
Enter your email and we’ll send the recipe directly to you!
How to Store and Reheat
These chicken thighs are perfect for your weekly meal prep! Let the chicken pieces cool completely before storing in airtight containers, shredded or whole, in the fridge. The cooked chicken will keep well for up to 4 days.
You can use the chicken cold to top salads and sandwiches, or reheat it in the oven at 350°F of 15 to 20 minutes until heated through. Take care to only reheat cooked chicken once.
How to Freeze
Let the cooked chicken thighs cool to room temperature, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer bag. Defrost in the fridge overnight before using.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- I browned the thighs using the sauté function on the Instant Pot and thought this gave the chicken extra flavor and texture. Browning is totally optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 12 minutes. However, I added 3 minutes to the cooking time to make it more easily shreddable. If shredding, simply shred with 2 forks once cool enough to touch.
Top Reader Review
“This was really delicious! Added more spices, cayenne, a dash of paprika and did boneless and bone in thighs! Family raved! I did marinate it for 10 minutes before cooking!” – MB
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings in a medium bowl and season both sides of each chicken thigh.1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté (you can also do this step stovetop) and brown the chicken thighs on each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but seals in flavor.
- Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot, and place the chicken on the trivet.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Seal the cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes (see notes if planning to shred).
- When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for the pressure to release, then let the chicken rest for another 5 minutes.
Notes
- We browned the thighs using the saute function on the Instant Pot and thought this gave the chicken extra flavor and texture. Browning is totally optional.
- The chicken was cooked nicely at 12 minutes. However, we added 3 minutes to the cooking time to make it more easily shreddable. If shredding, simply shred with 2 forks once cool enough to touch.
This was really delicious! Added more spices, cayenne, a dash of paprika and did boneless and bone in thighs ! Family raved! I did marinate it for 10 minutes before cooking !
That’s great, MB!
Did you use boneless skinless or bone in?
Hi Katherine, I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs!