Discover over 25 mouthwatering Instant Pot and Crock Pot chicken breast recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. From savory dinners to meal prep ideas, these quick and easy recipes will make your life easier and your family happy!

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Spending all day in the kitchen cooking chicken breast until it is flavorful, tender, and moist isn’t always the ideal situation. That’s where the Instant Pot and Crock Pot comes into play. These nifty kitchen gadgets cut the cooking time in half without sacrificing any of the flavor. The best part? They’re super hands-off, too!

There are endless ways to use an Instant Pot and Crock Pot from ground beef recipes to morning staples like oatmeal. However, my favorite way to put my Instant Pot and Crock Pot to use is with chicken breasts! Whether you’re looking for a simple family dinner or a replica of your favorite restaurant dish, it never disappoints.

If you’re looking for mealtime inspiration, we’ve got you covered with these easy Instant Pot and Crock Pot chicken breast recipes! Rotate through them all, or pick your favorite. Either way, your family will be asking for seconds.

The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes

1. Instant Pot Whole Chicken

This Instant Pot whole chicken recipe gives you way more than the chicken breast. Thanks to the Instant Pot, the cooking time is significantly reduced, making it worth cooking the whole bird.

instant pot whole chicken
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Check out this super simple recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken.
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2. Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Sit back, relax, and let the slow cooker do all the work when it comes to this creamy crockpot chicken. The simple dinner is a great one to keep in your menu rotation for an easy weeknight meal.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken
This creamy crockpot chicken is easy, delicious, and always a hit with the family! With minimal effort, youโ€™ll get maximum flavor thanks to the slow cooker.
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3. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

You don’t have to go out to dinner to get a creamy bowl of chicken alfredo. This simple recipe uses the slow cooker to develop that restaurant-quality flavor, all in your kitchen.

A plate of crockpot chicken alfredo with a piece of garlic bread on the side.
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
This crockpot chicken Alfredo pairs a rich, creamy sauce with juicy slow cooked chicken breast and pasta for a satisfying dinner.
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4. Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos

Taco Tuesday can be every night of the week when you have an Instant Pot to make these slow cooker chicken tacos. The recipe calls for just 4 ingredients, making it a breeze to whip up.

plate of slow cooker chicken tacos
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos are one of the best easy chicken meals around!ย  With just 4-ingredients tossed into the slow cooker, you can't go wrong!ย 
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5. Instant Pot Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken

Take your tastebuds on a wild ride with this simple Instant Pot honey lemon chicken breast. The sweet honey pairs excellently with the tangy lemon to make a knockout of a meal.

Instant Pot Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken
Instant Pot Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken
Instant Pot Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken–a fast and easy chicken breast recipe with a light lemony sauce. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
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6. Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

Have a classic Italian dinner all without leaving the comfort of your own home, thanks to this creamy Italian Instant Pot chicken breast recipe. Don’t worry about the chicken breast being dry in this recipe. The creamy sauce loaded with Italian herbs and roasted red peppers makes every piece of chicken extra juicy.

Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
These Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts are made up of chicken in a creamy sauce made with Italian herbs and roasted red peppers!
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7. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

You’ll never have plain, boring chicken breast when you follow this Instant Pot honey garlic chicken recipe. The chicken cooks in the Instant Pot in just 30 minutes, making this dish a breeze to make.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Really quick to make, only takes 30 minutes total time to be able to serve this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe at your dinner table. This chicken is so tender and has a sweet honey garlic โ€ฆ
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8. Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

If you love cooking chicken parmesan but are tired of all the prep and clean-up it requires, make this Instant Pot chicken parmesan pasta instead. Everything cooks in the Instant Pot for a delicious and quick meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken parmesan pasta recipe! This easy pressure cooker dinner turns pasta and chicken breast into a quick dinner!
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9. Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

Need a tasty dinner on the table fast? Turn to this Instant Pot Tuscan chicken dish. In less than a half hour, you’ll have super flavorful chicken breast on the plate, thanks to the fast cook of the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken
Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Instant pot Tuscan chicken with sundried tomatoes and spinach. A family-friendly dinner that takes less than half an hour to make.
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Ideas For Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes

10. Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles

For those nights when you are craving a cozy dish, make this crockpot chicken and noodle dish. The shredded chicken breast combines with the creamy noodles to make an excellent comfort dish.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles
Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles is the perfect winter slow cooker comfort food. Filled with tender shredded chicken and creamy noodles, this easy recipe will be a new regular on your weekly dinner rotation.
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11. Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

Making shredded chicken doesn’t have to be all day. Let the slow cooker take over the cooking process and expedite the process so you can have BBQ chicken sandwiches on your plate without all the prep work.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
Easy Crock Pot BBQ Chicken needs just four ingredients and is super easy! Let the slow cooker do all the work to turn ordinary chicken into flavorful, tender meat that can be used in so many dishes.
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12. Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Bookmark this recipe for the next time you need some dinner inspiration. Sweet and zingy honey mustard drenches thick pieces of chicken breast to make a tasty dinner.

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
This instant pot honey mustard chicken is an easy, healthy weeknight dinner! Itโ€™s smothered with a sweet and tangy sauce and done in under 25 minutes.
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13. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Why order take-out teriyaki chicken when you can make this instead? Ditch the to-go order and keep all the delivery fees for yourself with this tasty and classic chicken dish.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Quick and easy Instant Pot teriyaki chicken is tender pull apart chicken coated in a thick, sweet, and sour sticky sauce.
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14. Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Don’t think the slow cooker is just for plated dinner meals. Use the Instant Pot to transfer your chicken into the perfect sandwich for lunch with this slow cooker cheesy ranch chicken sandwich.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken Sandwiches
Mmmm! Thisย Slow Cookerย Cheesy Chicken Ranch Sandwich is our new go-to sandwich! ย It is THAT good! AND itโ€™s THAT easy to make.
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15. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

If chips and salsa are your go-to snack, something tells me you are going to love this slow-cooker salsa chicken. The chicken has a bath in salsa in the Instant Pot, absorbing all of the best flavors for the spicy dip.

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try this amazing Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken for a meal the whole family will love!
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is an easy slow cooker dish that you can make with ingredients you probably already have on hand!
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16. Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

Sometimes, there is nothing wrong with sticking with a classic. Case in point: this Instant Pot chicken and potatoes dish. The Instant Pot cuts out a lot of the work but adds a whole lot of flavor back into the 30-minute dish.

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
This is hands down the BEST Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe. Ranch-seasoned chicken breast and parmesan potatoes pressure cooked in 30 minutes.
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17. Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

One sip of this taco soup and you’ll think it sat on the stove, simmering all day long. In reality, it was just made in the Instant Pot. The slow cooker works overtime to develop the zesty flavors, so you have a flavorful pot of soup that took no time to make.

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup is a dump and start one-pot meal. A zesty soup made with tender chicken. Pressure Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
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Tasty Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes

18. Instant Pot Lemon Chicken

Brighten up your dinner with this Instant Pot lemon chicken. The refreshing lemons pair perfectly with the simple chicken breast and become the star flavor of the meal.

Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
Make this Instant Pot Lemon Chicken for an easy dinner tonight! Includes instructions to cook from frozen, and instructions for chicken breast vs thighs.
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19. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Good luck eating just one of these slow cooker crack chicken sandwiches. The pulled chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheese. You might as well make a double portion, as everyone will want more than one.

Three slow cooker crack chicken sandwiches.
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken combines tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with a savory Ranch seasoning packet, warm spices, bacon, and cheese for an irresistible dinner!
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20. Easy White Chicken Chili

For when you need a simple meal that feels hearty and filling, turn to this easy white chicken chili. The luscious chili cooks in the slow cooker to make the chicken breast extra tender and moist.

This Easy White Chicken Chili is the perfect slow cooker weeknight meal! Creamy with plenty of toppings, this soup recipe is the perfect way to end the day!
Easy White Chicken Chili
This Easy White Chicken Chili is the perfect slow cooker weeknight meal! Creamy with plenty of toppings, this soup recipe is the perfect way to end the day!
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21. Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Who says dip can’t be a whole meal in itself? While this dip can be made in the oven or Instant Pot, we opt for the slow cooker to up the ante on the flavors.

buffalo chicken dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is the perfect easy appetizer to enjoy in the crockpot or oven! Filled with chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and cheese for the ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip to enjoy anytime!
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22. Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

If you find the chicken filling of the taco or burrito your favorite part of the dish, you’ll be all over this Instant Pot Mexican chicken. It’s juicy with a slight bit of spice, making for an excellent version of a deconstructed taco.

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken
Instant pot Mexican chicken is juicy and tender, with the perfect amount of spice. It is an effortlessly delicious dish!
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23. Instant Pot Chicken Pasta

If you love chicken and pasta, you’re in luck with this dish. This Instant Pot chicken pasta dish is comfort food wrapped up in a bowl.

Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
Quick 30 minute Instant Pot Chicken Pasta in garlic tomato sauce is comfort food at itโ€™s finest! Every taste of this chicken pasta is filled with plump and tender chicken, pasta, and the perfect amount
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24. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is always a favorite when it comes to Indian take-out, so why not learn how to recreate it in your own home? The slow cooking of the chicken makes the meat super tender and moist to pair perfectly with the rich and creamy sauce.

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
This rich, creamy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken has the taste of authentic Indian butter chicken, made easy and healthy with everyday ingredients and veggies!
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25. Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Ranch is always a good idea, especially when it comes to this fiesta ranch creamy crockpot chicken dish. The recipe puts everything into the Instant Pot and does all of the work itself.

Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken
Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken
Crockpot Ranch Chicken is wonderfully creamy, seasoned to perfection and is as easy as dump and run! Perfect for tacos, burritos etc.
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26. Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

Warm up with a cozy bowl of Mexican-inspired chicken soup. The silky broth is filled with corn and black beans, and has a zesty spice, making it perfect for any night of the week.

Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy broth. Throw together this recipe in your slow cooker for an easy dinner.
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