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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is creamy and cheesy with tender morsels of chicken. You will love the flavors and how quick it is to make Chicken and Rice in the Instant Pot! Watch the video tutorial to see how easy this is.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people as a side dish
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 large carrots thickly grated or julienned
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, or tenders (trimmed and cut into 1" pieces)
  • 2 tsp sea salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups jasmine rice un-rinsed
  • 1 head garlic unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
  • 1/3 cup parsley finely chopped, plus more to garnish
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more to serve

Instructions

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  1. Set a 6 Qt Instant Pot to saute on high heat and add butter, oil, chopped onion, grated or julienned carrots, and 1 tsp salt. Sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until soft and golden.
  2. Add trimmed, chopped chicken, another 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cups rice and stir to combine. Cut whole garlic head in half through the cloves and parallel to the base. Place garlic halves on top, cut-side down. Cover and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
  4. Open the lid and stir in 1/2 cup parmesan with 1/3 cup chopped parsley. Serve with more cheese and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbs 43g Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 827mg (34%) Potassium 574mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2909IU (58%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbs 43g
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 827mg 34%
Potassium 574mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2909IU 58%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.