5 Easy Instant Pot Chicken Thigh Recipes

Among the many things we love to cook in the Instant Pot, chicken thighs rank high. Not only do they stay incredibly moist and tender when cooked at high pressure, but they also arguably have so much more flavor than chicken breasts. On top of this, they’re versatile and pretty affordable. Grab some when you’re at the grocery store and you’ll have no shortages of ways to turn them into a fast and easy Instant Pot dinner. Here are five recipes to inspire you.

Adobo is a common Filipino braise of vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, soy, and either meat, fish, or vegetables that can take well over an hour to make. Luckily, the Instant Pot gets it to the table in under 30 minutes.

This fragrantly spiced chicken tikka masala comes together faster than it takes to order takeout. Either heavy cream, half-and-half, plain yogurt, or coconut milk can be used to make the dish creamy, so feel free to use whichever you have on hand.

This satisfying one-bowl dinner makes enough to serve six, so you’ll be rewarded with leftovers that make for a great lunch the next day.

Feel free to use all chicken thighs or a mix of thighs and drumsticks for this saucy Italian favorite that’s great served over pasta or with crusty bread.

Carve out a little time over the weekend to prep this dinner, then toss the ingredients in the freezer. When dinnertime comes, all you have to do is dump everything in the Instant Pot.