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Instant Pot Easter Chicken Recipe Easy Cozy Spring Vegetables Dinner

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A cozy and easy Instant Pot recipe featuring juicy whole chicken and crisp-tender spring vegetables, perfect for a quick and festive Easter dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds/1.4–1.8 kg), patted dry
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml), homemade or low-sodium store-bought
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed (or asparagus spears, trimmed)
  • 1 cup baby carrots, peeled
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and season generously all over with salt and pepper, including inside the cavity.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and fresh herbs; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Place the whole chicken breast-side down in the pot and brown for 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip and brown the other side for another 4 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Scrape browned bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Nestle baby carrots, green beans, and baby potatoes around the chicken.
  5. Lock the lid and set vent to sealing. Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 25 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
  6. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Open lid carefully.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and butter. Close lid and let sit on ‘Keep Warm’ for 5 minutes to warm peas and melt butter.
  8. Remove chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes before carving. Arrange vegetables alongside and spoon some cooking liquid over the top.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for crispy skin. Deglaze pot well to avoid burn warnings. Use natural pressure release to keep chicken juicy. Frozen peas added at the end prevent overcooking. Butter can be substituted with plant-based alternative for dairy-free version.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Easter chicken, spring vegetables, pressure cooker, easy dinner, cozy meal, healthy chicken recipe

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