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Chicken and Pumpkin Thai Curry Instant Pot Recipes

I’ve always believed that the best meals come together in one pot, and this Chicken and Pumpkin Thai Curry proves me right every single time. Cooking it in the Instant Pot means I can sit back, sip on tea, and let all those rich, warm flavors do their thing without me hovering over the stove. The chicken turns tender, the pumpkin melts just enough to add sweetness, and the coconut milk ties it all together. Honestly, it’s the kind of meal that makes your whole kitchen smell like a cozy fall evening. When fall rolls around, I start craving meals that hug me from the inside out. This curry does that in the simplest way possible, and it’s one of those instant pot recipes easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough to serve on a weekend with friends. It’s the comfort of pumpkin, the punch of curry paste, and the reliability of chicken instant pot recipes, all coming together in under an hour. No complicated steps, no stress, just bold flavors with minimal effort. If you’ve been looking for instant pot recipes healthy that don’t taste like they’re trying too hard, this one checks every box. It’s hearty, wholesome, and lands squarely in the instant pot dinner recipes category that I keep on rotation once the leaves start turning. Meals like this remind me that cooking doesn’t have to feel like work, it can just be dinner that makes you smile.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: chicken instant pot recipes, fall recipes, instant pot dinner recipes, Instant Pot Recipes Easy, instant pot recipes healthy
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 500g chicken breast, diced
  • 400g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil, then add onion, garlic, and ginger until softened.
  2. Stir in curry paste and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken, pumpkin, coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix well.
  4. Lock the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Quick release the steam, open carefully, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro.