Instant Pot Chicken And Rice
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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice
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With big chunks of juicy tender chicken breast, carrots, green pepper, and fluffy perfectly cooked rice, this tasty Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is just the easy peasy healthy family meal you’ve been looking for! With very little prep or cleanup, the recipe comes together in just about 30 minutes and the IP does all the hard work for you!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups rice such as jasmine or basmati
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
- Add the olive oil and butter to the Instant pot and cook until the butter has melted. Add the onion, carrots, green bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces, rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon to the instant pot and stir everything together.
- Close the lid. Seal the valve and set the Instant Pot to Manual/High Pressure for 7 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure by turning the valve to "Venting".
- Carefully stir everything together, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Before starting any IP recipe, for the best results, check your manufacturer's guide for recommendations on how to use your model.
- It’s important to take the extra few minutes to sauté the veggies. This step helps to create a dish with more layers of flavor.
- To prevent an overly salty dish, when seasoning keep in mind that the chicken broth and chicken bouillon both have some salt.
- This Instant Pot chicken and rice will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container or sealed freezer bag. To reheat, just sprinkle it with a bit of water and then put it in the microwave for a few minutes or in a pan over medium heat. However, if frozen, you will need to let it thaw out in the fridge overnight prior to reheating.
- Check your manual. Before starting any IP recipe, for the best results, check your manufacturer's guide for recommendations on how to use your model.
- Do saute the veggies. It’s important to take the extra few minutes to sauté the veggies. This step helps to create a dish with more layers of flavor.
- Don’t add too much salt. To prevent an overly salty dish, when seasoning keep in mind that the chicken broth and chicken bouillon both have some salt.
- This Instant Pot chicken and rice will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container or sealed freezer bag. To reheat, just sprinkle it with a bit of water and then put it in the microwave for a few minutes or in a pan over medium heat. However, if frozen, you will need to let it thaw out in the fridge overnight prior to reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
580mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2759IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2759IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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