Healthy Chicken And Vegetables Pressure Cooker Recipe
This hearty, healthy one-pot pressure cooker recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and bold spices for a nutritious meal in under 40 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Large bowl for mixing marinade and tossing ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 Sweet potato chopped into about 1 cup of cubes
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
- 1-¾ cup Assorted bell peppers 8 to 10 mini bell peppers
- 1-½ cups Fresh green beans trimmed and ready
- 3-½ cups Broccoli florets from 2 heads of broccoli
- 5 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Shredded cheddar cheese optional
- Fresh cilantro for serving, optional
- Lime wedges for serving, optional
- Cooked rice or quinoa on the side or for meal prep
Instructions
Instructions
- Check the sealing ring in your pressure cooker to make sure it’s secure.
- Peel and cube the sweet potato into bite-sized chunks.
- Slice bell peppers, trim green beans, and chop broccoli florets.
- Cut chicken breast into about 1-inch chunks.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
- Toss chicken and vegetables in the marinade until well coated.
- Load everything into the pressure cooker and spread evenly.
- Seal and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest.
- Serve hot with optional cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, or rice/quinoa.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for longer storage in single portions. Reheat gently for best texture.