Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

5 from 2 votes

These Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs come out tender and delicious every time! You'll love how they cook perfectly from frozen in the instant pot.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time1 30

Course: Chicken, Instant Pot

Keyword: Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

Cooking Method: Instant Pot

Servings: servings

Calories: 137kcal

Pour a cup of water in the instant pot for cooking.
If you have a trivet, place it in the pot and lay chicken on top. If you do not have one, just lay the chicken in the water at the bottom.
Sprinkle in the seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Or use any seasonings of your choice.
Close the instant pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
Once the chicken is done cooking, quick release the steam.
Then open the instant pot and carefully remove the chicken thighs with tongs.

No need to thaw the chicken. The instant pot cooks it straight from frozen
Cook as many chicken thighs as you need, the amount of cooking water and time in the instant pot remain the same
Sometimes seasoning does not stick well to frozen food-- if needed, season the chicken thighs to taste after they come out of the instant pot