Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all infused with savory seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a wholesome dinner ready in no time. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a meal that’s both familiar and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables (carrots and peas)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the saut? function and heat a splash of oil. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the rice followed by the chicken broth; stir gently.
- Layer the vegetables on top without stirring.
- Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of pressure, then serve drizzled with soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg