Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken
Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken turns out exceptionally tender and juicy, infused with the gentle sweetness of onions, carrots, and celery. The seasoning is simple—salt, pepper, and a hint of paprika—letting the chicken’s natural flavor shine. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, with the cooking liquid easily reduced into a light, savory sauce for serving.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the celery, carrots, and onion in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pat the chicken dry and set it on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the chicken and let it stand for 5 minutes before cutting or shredding.
- 4
Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, if desired. Set to Saute and reduce by half for a flavorful sauce.
- Calories 333.17 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 63.66 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 4.66 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.07 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.94 mg High 71%
- Sodium 607.29 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.34 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 139.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.4 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.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 333.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Paprika, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 333.17 calories and 63.66 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 607.29 mg (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, 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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