Best 6 Instant Pot Roast Herbed Chicken Recipes

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Craving a tender and flavorful chicken dish with minimal effort? Look no further than an instant pot roast herbed chicken! This convenient recipe uses the magic of an instant pot to create a delicious and aromatic chicken dish infused with a medley of herbs. Whether you prefer classic thyme or vibrant rosemary, this recipe allows you to customize the herb blend to your liking. With the instant pot's pressure-cooking capabilities, you can enjoy juicy and tender chicken in a fraction of the time it takes to roast in the oven, making it perfect for busy weeknight meals or effortless entertaining. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the best recipe for instant pot roast herbed chicken!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT® "ROAST" HERBED CHICKEN



Instant Pot®

Yes, you can recreate the incredible flavor and succulent texture of roast chicken without using your oven! This herbed pressure cooker version is as easy as it is delicious, and it comes with a quick gravy (made in the Instant Pot®!) to boot.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 small yellow onion, peeled and quartered
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lb), giblets removed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® with cooking spray. Add broth to insert; place rack in bottom of insert.
  • Place onion inside chicken cavity; tie legs with cooking twine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In small bowl, mix melted butter, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper; brush on chicken. Place chicken breast side up on rack. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 27 minutes. Select CANCEL. Keep pressure valve in SEALING position to release pressure naturally. Internal temperature in thigh should be at least 165°F using instant-read thermometer. If chicken is not done, select MANUAL and cook on high pressure 2 to 5 minutes longer. Select CANCEL. Keep pressure valve in SEALING position to release pressure naturally.
  • When cool enough to handle, carefully transfer chicken to cutting board, and remove rack.
  • Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat liquid to simmering. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water; stir into liquid, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Carve chicken; serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

INSTANT POT HERBED WHOLE CHICKEN



Instant Pot Herbed Whole Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 2 small sprigs
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 sprigs
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 lemon wedges
1 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
1 small onion, halved
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Mix 4 tablespoons butter, the chopped rosemary and thyme, lemon zest, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and generously season inside and out with salt and pepper. Gently loosen the skin from the meat on the breasts and thighs, and stuff the herb butter under the skin. Stuff the cavity with the onion, rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges. Tie the legs together with twine.
  • Put 1 cup water, the bay leaf and thyme sprigs in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Place the steam rack in the pot with the long handles positioned up to make it easy to pull out the chicken later. Place the chicken breast-side up on the rack. Put on and lock the lid; make sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set the pot to pressure-cook on high for 21 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally, about 15 minutes. Turn off the pot and remove the lid. Carefully lift out the chicken on the rack and transfer the rack to a baking sheet to catch any juices. Let the chicken rest 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the gravy: Pour the cooking liquid into a measuring cup; discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Spoon off as much fat as possible into a small bowl. Rinse and dry the inner pot. Set the Instant Pot to saute on high. When the pot registers hot, add the flour and 2 tablespoons of the reserved fat and cook, whisking frequently, until the flour turns caramel brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in the reserved cooking liquid; continue whisking until there are no lumps. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the broiler. Cut the chicken into pieces, cutting the breasts off the bone, and place on a baking sheet. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and broil until the skin is browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with the gravy.

INSTANT POT® ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN



Instant Pot® Roasted Whole Chicken image

Roast a whole chicken in a hurry for a speedy dinner with an Instant Pot® when you're short on time.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 pound) roasting chicken, rinsed, giblets removed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste
1 pinch dried parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Rub chicken on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and parsley.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and add chicken, breast-side down. Cook until skin is browned, about 5 minutes. Use tongs to flip chicken and brown on the other side for another 5 minutes. Carefully remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Pour in chicken stock and deglaze the pan, scraping off all the browned bits.
  • Place the rack insert into the pot and return chicken to the pot, breast-side up. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select Poultry setting and set timer for 28 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove chicken to a carving board to rest.
  • Turn on Saute function and whisk cornstarch into the pot with the stock and drippings to make a gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 46.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 574.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

INSTANT-POT WHOLE HERB CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Instant-Pot Whole Herb Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh sage, fresh thyme, fresh chives, oil, kosher salt, whole chicken, ground black pepper, lemons, medium yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, dry sherry, water, cornstarch

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, plus more for garnish
¼ cup oil, divided, plus 1 tablespoon
kosher salt, to taste
3 ½ lb whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
ground black pepper, to taste
3 lemons, quartered and seeded, divided
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sage, thyme, chives, ¼ cup (60 ML) oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir into a paste. Set aside.
  • Generously season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Then, using your fingers, gently release the skin over the chicken breast so that your fingers can slide between the skin and the breast meat. Spread half of the herb paste evenly between both breasts, then massage the skin with your fingers to push the herb paste to the places it didn't reach. Reserve the remaining herb paste for later. Place 1 quartered lemon inside the cavity, then tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Tuck the wings under the chicken.
  • To a 6-quart Instant-Pot, add the onion, remaining 2 lemons, and the garlic. Place the chicken, breast-side up, on top, then pour in the chicken stock and sherry. Brush the remaining herb paste over the chicken. Cover with the Instant Pot lid, making sure the release valve is set to "sealing." Set the Instant Pot to high pressure cook for 25 minutes.
  • Release the pressure from the Instant Pot by switching the vent from "sealing" to "venting," making sure your hand is not over the top of the release switch, as the hot steam will come out of the top. Wait for the pressure to release and the Instant Pot to unlock before taking off the lid.
  • Transfer the chicken from the Instant Pot onto a baking sheet. If you would like crispier skin, set the broiler to high. Roast the chicken under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin crisps and becomes a deep golden brown.
  • While the chicken skin crisps, turn the Instant Pot to high sauté mode. Bring the liquid in the pot to a boil and reduce by half, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the cornstarch to the water and whisk together until smooth. When the sauce is reduced, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to boil the gravy for another 2 minutes, or until the gravy is thick and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Cut the chicken off the bone, place on a platter, and garnish with chives. Serve with the gravy.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 5 grams

HERBED ROAST CHICKEN



Herbed Roast Chicken image

I have been using this easy recipe for years. Marinating the chicken before roasting gives it a mild citrus tang and an attractive look. -Samuel Onizuk, Elkton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 2-gallon resealable plastic bag
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)

Steps:

  • In the 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the orange juice, oil, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chives and seasonings. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Place bag in a pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

INSTANT POT CREAMY HERB PORK RECIPE BY TASTY



Instant Pot Creamy Herb Pork Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pork shoulder, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, white wine, Private Selection Petite Red Potatoes, Kroger Baby Carrots, chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs, butter, Simple Truth Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms, flour, heavy cream

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pork shoulder, bone in or boneless
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup white wine
1 bag Private Selection Petite Red Potatoes
1 bag Kroger Baby Carrots
2 cups chicken broth
3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra leaves for garnish
¼ cup butter
1 container Simple Truth Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" setting and allow pot to heat up. Add the vegetable oil. When hot, sear the meat on all sides until brown. Remove meat from the pot and set aside. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Deglaze pot with white wine. Place Private Selection Petite Red Potatoes and Kroger Baby Carrots in the pot. Nestle the pork shoulder in the middle of the vegetables. Pour chicken broth over everything and add the thyme sprigs.
  • Put the cover on the Instant Pot. Be sure the pressure valve is set to "Sealing." Use the manual setting to set the timer for 50 minutes.
  • When the timer goes off, allow pressure to release naturally OR turn pressure valve to "Venting" to release pressure quickly. **Be sure to read all Instant Pot instructions carefully for safety. Be sure Instant Pot is turned off and unplugged before carefully removing the cover.
  • Remove the pork, vegetables, and liquid (making sure to reserve liquid).
  • Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" setting. Add butter and melt. Add mushrooms, toss to coat in butter, then let brown, stirring occasionally. Once mushrooms are browned, sprinkle flour over them and stir. Stir in heavy cream, ½ cup reserved cooking liquid, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Pull meat into large pieces. To serve, put vegetables in a bed on a platter. Top with pork roast pieces. Spoon creamy mushroom sauce over pork. Garnish with thyme leaves. Serve!

Tips:

  • Use a medium or large Instant Pot, depending on the size of your chicken.
  • If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can also make this recipe in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • You can use any type of chicken for this recipe, but bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts will give you the most flavorful results.
  • Be sure to season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • If you want a crispy skin on your chicken, brown it in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side before transferring it to the Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water or broth to the Instant Pot before cooking. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Cook the chicken on high pressure for 10-12 minutes per pound, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the Instant Pot.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

This Instant Pot Herb Roasted Chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's perfect for busy families who need a quick and healthy dinner option. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, and it's infused with the flavors of herbs and garlic. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you'll have a meal that everyone will love.

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