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Chicken And Rice In An Instant Pot Recipe

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Quick, Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Quick, Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice from ifoodreal.com

Description

This chicken and rice recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal that can be made in an Instant Pot. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen but still want a delicious and nutritious meal. The chicken is cooked until it's juicy and tender, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is minimal. You'll need to chop an onion and mince some garlic, but other than that, there's not much to do. It should take you no more than 10 minutes to get everything ready.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 25 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, and then the chicken and rice cook for another 15 minutes. Once the cook time is up, you'll want to let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Press the sauté button on your Instant Pot and add the olive oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the Instant Pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot and spoon some of the spice mixture over them.
  5. Add the rinsed and drained rice to the Instant Pot and stir it around so it's coated with the spice mixture.
  6. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and chicken. Don't stir.
  7. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
  8. Press the manual button and set the cook time to 15 minutes.
  9. Once the cook time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid.
  10. Add the frozen peas to the Instant Pot and stir them in. The heat from the rice and chicken will defrost them.
  11. Serve the chicken and rice topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile. You can use brown rice instead of white rice, and you can add in other vegetables like carrots or broccoli. You can also use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts if you prefer.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving has approximately:
  • 400 calories
  • 7 grams of fat
  • 50 grams of carbohydrates
  • 32 grams of protein
  • 4 grams of fiber

Recipe Tips

Make sure to rinse and drain the rice before adding it to the Instant Pot. This will help remove excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming too sticky. Don't stir the rice and chicken after you've added the chicken broth. This will help prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the Instant Pot. If you want to add some extra flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of water when cooking the rice. You can also add some diced tomatoes or tomato sauce for a bit of acidity. Make sure to let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid. This will help ensure that the chicken and rice are fully cooked and tender.

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