Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a quick, flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, it brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Long-grain white rice
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Onion
- Garlic
- Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
- Olive oil
- Spices (salt, pepper, smoked paprika)
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until soft.
- Add chicken thighs; brown on both sides for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed rice. Mix gently to coat the rice.
- Seal the lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining steam.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and let sit until heated through. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, substitute brown rice or add frozen peas at the end.
- Avoid burning by deglazing the pot after sautéing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg