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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

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This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are cooked together with jasmine rice and savory vegetables in a rich chicken broth, resulting in a comforting dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté vegetables: Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add olive oil and butter, cooking until the butter melts. Sauté the onion, carrots, and green bell pepper for about 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add main ingredients: Add the chicken pieces, rice, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and chicken bouillon cube to the Instant Pot. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook under pressure: Close the lid, ensure the valve is sealed, and set the Instant Pot to Manual or High Pressure mode for 7 minutes.
  4. Release pressure: Once the cooking cycle finishes, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure.
  5. Garnish and serve: Open the lid carefully and stir the mixture gently to combine. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve the dish warm.

Notes

  • Use jasmine or basmati rice for best texture and flavor.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier result.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
  • Natural pressure release helps the rice finish cooking evenly.
  • If you prefer a thicker consistency, allow mixture to sit with lid off on sauté mode for a few minutes.

Keywords: Instant Pot chicken and rice, chicken rice recipe, pressure cooker chicken, one pot chicken, easy chicken dinner

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