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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe: A Quick Delight!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A quick and easy Instant Pot chicken and rice recipe that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables in one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

  • 🍗 Chicken thighs – 1.5 lbs (boneless, skinless)
  • 🍚 Jasmine rice – 1 cup (rinsed)
  • 🍲 Chicken broth – 2 cups
  • 🧅 Onion – 1 medium (diced)
  • 🧄 Garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
  • 🥕 Peas – 1 cup (frozen or fresh)
  • 🥕 Carrots – 1 cup (diced)
  • 🧂 Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • 🧂 Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • 🛢️ Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by rinsing the jasmine rice, chopping the onion, dicing the carrots, and mincing the garlic.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode, add olive oil, and sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  4. Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Pour in the rinsed jasmine rice and chicken broth, stir gently to combine.
  6. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 10 minutes on high pressure.
  7. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork, check seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For brown rice, increase cooking time to 22-25 minutes.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the dish.
  • Using chicken broth instead of water enhances the flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken and rice, quick meal, one pot, easy recipe