Go Back
+ servings
Instant Pot Garlic Pesto Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Garlic Pesto Whole Chicken

Juicy, tender, and packed full of flavor, this Instant Pot garlic pesto whole chicken is a must-try for this weekend dinner! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Course, Meat
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 3 - 4 pounds
  • 1 head garlic cut in half through the width
  • 1 lemon cut in half through the width
  • salt and peper to taste
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 c water
  • 1 c prepared basil pesto

Instructions
 

  • Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken. Stuff the chicken with the garlic and lemon. Season the outside of the chicken with salt, black pepper, and basil.
    Ingredients
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the electric pressure cooker. Lower the chicken into the pressure cooker using a trivet.
    Add chicken to instant pot
  • Cover the electric pressure cooker with the lid and set the valve to “sealing.” Program the electric pressure to cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 25 minutes.
  • When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before performing a quick release of the remaining pressure. Check the internal temperature of the chicken to verify it is 165 degrees in the dark meat without touching the bone.
  • Preheat the oven to broil. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  • Carefully remove the lid of the electric pressure cooker and transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil the chicken for 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
    Broil Chicken
  • Spread the basil pesto over the top of the chicken. Slice and serve with additional basil pesto if desired.
    Serve with garlic pesto
Keyword Instant Pot Garlic Pesto Whole Chicken, Instant Pot Whole Chicken, Whole Chicken
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!