Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken
Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken comes out incredibly juicy with crisp, bronzed skin and classic herb-and-garlic aroma. A quick pan gravy from the cooking juices adds rich, savory depth to every slice, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy Sunday meal with simple sides.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Rub the chicken all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and parsley.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), add olive oil, and choose the Sauté function. When it is hot, place the chicken in breast-side down. Cook until the skin is browned, about 5 minutes. Use tongs to flip the chicken and brown the other side for 5 more minutes. Carefully lift the chicken out of the pot and set it aside. Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the pot, scraping up all the browned bits. Turn off the Sauté function.
- 3
Set the rack insert into the pot and place the chicken on the rack, breast-side up. Close and lock the lid. Choose the Poultry setting and set the timer for 28 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method as directed by the manufacturer, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully transfer the chicken to a carving board to rest.
- 5
Turn the Sauté function back on and whisk the cornstarch into the pot with the stock and drippings to make a gravy.
- Calories 268.93 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 47.84 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 1.22 g 0%
- Total Fat 8.42 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.95 mg High 53%
- Sodium 489.86 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 15.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Cornstarch, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 268.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Cornstarch, Dried Parsley, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 268.93 calories and 47.84 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 489.86 mg (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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