Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and savory spices in a single, easy-to-make dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep staple, this recipe comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pot cooking method. Enjoying a hearty meal has never been easier! With options for customization—like adding extra vegetables or different proteins—this dish can suit any palate and occasion. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh herbs, and watch it become a favorite at your family table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until lightly browned; remove from pot.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Deglaze pot with broth; add rinsed rice and seasonings.
- Pour remaining broth over rice mixture; return chicken to pot.
- Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes; allow natural release for 10 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and peas; cover for an additional 5 minutes on Keep Warm mode.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg