Healthy Chicken And Vegetables Pressure Cooker Recipe
This quick and tasty pressure cooker recipe combines juicy seasoned chicken and crisp-tender veggies with bold spices for a one-pan dinner full of flavor and comfort.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato diced, about 1 cup
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into pieces
- 1-¾ cups bell peppers 8 to 10 miniature ones
- 1-½ cups green beans trimmed and cut
- 2 heads broccoli chopped, about 3 and a half cups
- 5 tablespoons olive oil for moisture and flavor
- 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 - or Colby jack, Mexican blend, or pepperjack
- fresh cilantro optional, for serving
- lime wedges optional, for serving
- cooked rice or quinoa for serving or meal prep
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a big baking sheet with parchment paper. This makes cleanup easier which you’re gonna love.
- Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes and toss those into a large bowl.
- Chop the bell peppers, green beans, and broccoli into bite-size pieces and add 'em to the bowl with your sweet potatoes.
- Cut the chicken breast into small, even pieces so they cook evenly. Toss those in the bowl with the veggies.
- In a small bowl, mix 5 tablespoons olive oil with all your spices: chili powder, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt. This combo gives the dish a warm, kinda spicy punch.
- Pour the seasoning mix over the chicken and veggies and toss till everything’s coated real good.
- Spread the chicken and veggies in a single layer on your baking sheet and pop it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir halfway through so everything cooks evenly. When done, chicken’s cooked through and veggies are tender just like you want.
- Top with optional shredded cheese, cilantro, or lime wedges before serving if desired.
- Serve over rice or quinoa if using.
Notes
Serve warm with lime and cilantro. Great for meal prep — pack with rice or quinoa for a balanced weekday lunch.