Description
Instant Pot Chicken Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that brings the cozy vibes of a home-cooked dinner right to your table. Tender chicken melds with fluffy rice, vibrant vegetables, and savory spices, all effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish promises satisfaction in every bite while allowing you to kick back and relax. Enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as you create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (rinsed)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion; cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken breasts, salt, pepper, and paprika; sear both sides for about four minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in rinsed rice and chicken broth; stir gently to prevent sticking.
- Mix in frozen vegetables, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes followed by a natural release for 5 minutes before a quick release.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg