Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, where tender chicken nestles perfectly with fluffy rice. Savory spices and quick preparation make this one-pot meal your go-to solution for delicious, stress-free dining that satisfies hungry families in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and heat olive oil until shimmering, then caramelize onions to a rich golden hue in approximately 3 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and sear chicken pieces until they develop a light golden exterior, enhancing the dish’s depth of flavor.
- Incorporate rinsed rice, chicken broth, diced carrots, and seasonings, gently mixing to ensure even distribution of ingredients throughout the pot.
- Secure the lid, positioning the valve to sealing configuration, and execute a high-pressure cooking cycle for 10 minutes.
- After cooking completes, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then transition the valve to venting mode.
- Fold in frozen peas just before serving, creating a vibrant and fresh final touch to the one-pot meal.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting paprika or adding chili flakes for a kick.
- Use brown rice for added nutrition, but increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes to ensure proper tenderness.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free option by confirming chicken broth is certified gluten-free.
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version, reducing cooking time to 8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg