Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (4 pounds) whole chicken; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 6 tablespoons butter (room temperature or use olive oil); 6 cloves garlic; 1 lemon (halved); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 sprigs fresh oregano; 3 bay leaves; 1/2 cup butter (unsalted); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon thyme powder; 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; remaining cooking liquid

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is one of my favorite meals when I want juicy, tender meat and savory, seasoned skin without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a whole chicken, whether fresh or frozen, plus herbs, butter, and spices, I can have dinner on the table in under an hour.

Updated at: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:26:47 GMT