5.0 from 9 votes
Instant Pot Apricot Chicken and Rice
This comfort food with a tropical twist that will be on the table in a flash.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) Basmati rice or other rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup (150g) onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 ½ cups (600ml) chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (140g) frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup (225g) pineapple
- 15 dried apricots chopped
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté; add oil and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Switch off sauté mode and quickly stir in the garlic. Then add in the chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir.
- Stir in the rice and place the chicken thighs on top.
- Close pot, set valve to sealing, select the pressure cook / manual (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 12-15 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release (NPR) for 5 minutes and then a quick pressure release for the rest.
- Open the Instant Pot and add the peas and carrots, pineapple, and apricots. Gently stir as not to break up the chicken. Replace the lid and keep warm for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Make sure to rinse and drain the long grain rice well before cooking.
- If using frozen chicken thighs, add in individually and cook an extra 6 minutes.
- If using bone-in chicken thighs, add on an extra 2-4 minutes.
- Cooking time listed does not include the time it takes the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, or for pressure to release.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
819mg
(34%)
Potassium
981mg
(28%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
4739IU
(95%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 981mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 4739IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.