Description
A warm and comforting dish that combines juicy chicken, creamy rice, and flavorful herbs, all made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or dairy-free alternative
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas or carrots (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Select the sauté function on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil, letting it heat up before adding minced garlic and diced onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper. Sear them for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring it’s coated in the aromatic oil, then pour in the chicken broth. Scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Seal the lid and set it to pressure cook for 10 minutes. Allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Add your cream (or alternative) and the fresh herbs. Stir until well combined.
- Dish up the creamy chicken and rice in warm bowls and garnish with more fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas, and use vegetable broth. Be cautious not to overfill the Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken and Rice, Creamy Chicken, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, One-Pot Meal