Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is an easy healthy weeknight one pot recipe for perfectly flavored tender chicken and fluffy rice in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 bay leaf
- 3 cups white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Add vegetable oil to your instant pot on sauté setting.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear on all sides, about5-6 minutes.
- Add in the onion and stir well, cooking for 5-6 minutes or until translucent.
- Add in the garlic, salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, and bay leaves and stir well.
- Add the rice over the mixture and pour the chicken broth over the rice (don't stir).
- Close, lock lid, and seal the vent.
- Cook on high for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.