Healthy Greek Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Meal Prep
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek, International
Healthy Greek Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Meal Prep
Description
The Healthy Greek Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Meal Prep recipes combine marinated chicken breast cubes seasoned with traditional Mediterranean herbs and garlic with rice cooked alongside lemon zest and dill. You can prepare this dish either by layering the chicken and rice directly in the Instant Pot or using a pot-in-pot method with separate containers inside the cooker. The pressure cooking blends the flavors and cooks the chicken tender while the rice absorbs aromatic herbs and citrus.
The inclusion of fresh lemon juice and zest introduces brightness that balances the savory herbs. The dish can be served with classic Greek sides such as tzatziki, cucumbers, feta cheese, or olives to enhance its character. In addition to easy preparation in the Instant Pot, the recipe offers a stovetop or grill option for cooking the chicken, providing flexibility based on available appliances.
This recipe is well-suited for meal prep as it holds well refrigerated and reheats easily, allowing a convenient option for a flavorful, nutritious lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Ingredients
Rice
- 1.5 cups white rice uncooked
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp dill
- lemon zest
Greek Chicken
- 4 chicken breast cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the rice, stock, dill, and lemon zest and set it aside.
- In your Instant Pot, place your cubed chicken on the bottom then top with the oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, and stock.
- If you use a pot-in-pot method, place your rice in your pot on top of a trivet. If you are not, pour in your rice mixture on top of the chicken.
- Put on your lid, turn the nob to sealing, and set the pressure on manual for 7 minutes.
- Once done, quick release. Optional: serve with tzatiki cucumbers, feta, and/or olives.
Non-Instant Pot Instructions
- In a pot, mix together the rice, stock, dill, and lemon zest. Cook according to the instruction on your rice packet.
- Season your chicken with the oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon juice. If you want to grill it, place the chicken on skewers and grill until it's cooked through. You can also oven bake the chicken: place the chicken in a baking dish and add in the stock. Cover the dish and bake on 400F for 15-20 minutes. Lastly, you can also pan fry the chicken.
- Once the rice and chicken is done, combine and you can serve with tzatiki cucumbers, feta, and/or olives if you'd like.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4servings | |
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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