5 from 3 votes
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
This classic one-pot meal cooks in just thirty minutes, with a warm and nourishing flavor the whole family can enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
560 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 1/3 cups pea frozen
- 1 1/3 cups carrot frozen
- cilantro for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the olive oil, and once hot, add the diced onion. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Stir in the rinsed rice to combine with the chicken and onions. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing position. Cook on manual high pressure for 9 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, carefully do a quick release of the pressure. Remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas and carrots.
- Replace the lid and set the valve to sealing. Allow to steam for 5 minutes. Stir well and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
460mg
(19%)
Potassium
974mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4443IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 974mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4443IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.