Chicken & Rice (Instant Pot Recipe)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken & Rice (Instant Pot Recipe)
Description
Chicken & Rice (Instant Pot Recipe) uses chicken breasts, white rice, and a base of diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic seasoned with Italian seasoning. The ingredients are sautéed briefly in oil before adding chicken stock and cooking under pressure. After the cooking cycle, the chicken is shredded and combined with the rice to produce a single dish that balances tender chicken pieces with fluffy, flavorful rice. The vegetables soften during cooking, melding their subtle sweetness into the dish.
The recipe relies on the Instant Pot’s sauté and pressure-cooking functions to build flavor and reduce active cook time. The natural pressure release helps ensure both chicken and rice finish thoroughly without drying out. Its mild seasoning and straightforward ingredients suit casual meals with straightforward, comforting flavor.
The easy cleanup and one-pot approach make it practical for weeknight dinners. Testing and adjusting final salt and pepper lets you customize to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1.5 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup white rice
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to “saute”, add the oil and allow to heat.
- Saute the onions until softened, then add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the Italian Seasoning, celery, carrots and rice, mixing the rice in to coat it in the onions and oil.
- Add the chicken broth and chicken and mix well.
- Put the lid on the instant pot and set the vent to “seal” and set the time for 12 minutes.
- Once the time is up, do natural release (see notes) for 10 minutes then perform a quick release.
- Remove the chicken breasts, shred and return to the pot and stir until well combined.
- Test for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1177mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5532IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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