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Instant Pot Italian Chicken and Veggies

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The Instant Pot is slowly growing on me, although I have to admit that I still think of using the crockpot more often out of habit. My friend Michelle had to walk me through how to use it because I’m still new at this. It is more complicated than just plopping the food in and touching a button, but I can see how convenient it is and how much faster it makes cooking. This Instant Pot Italian Chicken and Veggies is a great one-pot meal that includes everything. 

raw chicken with vegetables in broth in a bag, then in an Instant Pot, then cooked on a plate next to rice


Since this recipe includes the chicken and the vegetables, it really takes the thinking out of making dinner. This is quick and easy but manages to taste good as well.

My husband was impressed by how juicy the chicken was in this recipe. The vegetables hold their texture really well in this dish. You can also change up the flavors by using different varieties of frozen mixed vegetables.

chicken breast, vegetables, and rice on a plate

Instant Pot Italian Chicken and Vegetables Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 475 mL bottle of zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 12 oz. frozen Italian veggies

Assembly instructions:

  1. When putting this together as a freezer meal, place the chicken and all the other ingredients together in a large resealable bag.
  2. Squish to combine everything and seal after removing the excess air. Freeze.
clear bag with raw chicken and vegetables in marinade

Cooking instructions:

  1. On the day of cooking, take the bag out of the freezer and thaw. Place the bag contents into your Instant Pot. Lock the cover and seal the steam nozzle.
  2. Cook on manual high for 10 minutes. Allow it to natural release for 7 minutes before doing a quick release.
raw chicken and vegetables in marinade in a clear bag and then in an Instant Pot. Then the cooked chicken and vegetables on a plate next to rice.

If you’re looking for a starch to add to this meal, you can serve it with rice or potatoes.

Being able to use the Instant Pot for this means that a full dinner can be on the table in under half an hour.

raw chicken, vegetables, and marinade in an Instant Pot

This Italian Chicken and Veggies recipe is included in our Instant Pot Freezer Meal Menu Plan along with other delicious and easy recipes, prep lists, shopping lists, and printable labels. 

Check out some of our other Instant Pot freezer meal recipes:

chicken breast, vegetables, and rice on a plate
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Instant Pot Italian Chicken and Vegetables
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 385 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 475 ml Zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz Italian veggies frozen
Instructions
Assembly instructions:

  1. Place the chicken and all the other ingredients together in a large resealable bag.

  2. Squish to combine everything and seal after removing the excess air.

  3. Freeze

Cooking instructions:

  1. Thaw. Place the bag contents into your Instant Pot. Lock the cover and seal the steam nozzle.

  2. Cook on manual high for 10 minutes. Allow it to natural release for 7 minutes before doing a quick release.

  3. If you’re looking to have a starch with this meal, you can serve it with rice or potatoes.

Sharla is a busy mom of 7 who is passionate about sharing her best secret to saving time, money, and stress… freezer meals. Read more…