If you couldn’t tell from my Caprese Chicken and Rice, Mango Salsa Chicken and Rice, Chicken and Rice Bake, Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice, and Stovetop Chicken and Rice, I’m a big fan of the chicken and rice combination. 😉 This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is one of my favorites! It’s an easy, healthy 30-minute dinner made with white rice, tender chicken, veggies, and the perfect combination of herbs and spices. Bonus: it’s made entirely in the instant pot. No extra dishes to wash!
Ingredients needed for Chicken and Rice:
This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients that come together to make the best dinner!
Oil: used to sauté the veggies and to brown the chicken before pressure cooking. Onion and Carrot: sautéed to create a flavor base for the chicken and rice and to kick the nutrition up a notch. Chicken Breast: cut into 1/2-1″ chunks. Garlic: use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Seasonings: you’ll use a simple blend of garlic, salt, dried parsley, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Chicken Broth: I usually use low sodium chicken broth so I can control the saltiness of the dish. White Rice: you can use any kind of long grain white rice. Frozen Peas: add a pop of color and texture.
How to make Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a complete meal made in just one pot!
Tips and tricks
Rinse the rice. Rinsing the rice helps rid it of excess starch so it’s less gummy when it cooks. It also helps prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Scrape the bottom. As you add the broth, make sure you scrape the bottom of the instant pot with a wooden spoon to get rid of any food pieces stuck to the pot. If you don’t you may get a “burn” notice. Add more veggies. Add veggies like celery or red pepper, or mushroom right along with the carrot and onion. You can also throw in frozen mixed veggies when you add the peas! Veggies that can become mushy in the instant pot like broccoli or green beans can be added, but I like to cook them first and add them at the end!
Serving suggestions
With veggies, carbs, and protein, this chicken and rice recipe is a pretty darn complete meal all on its own. However, if you want to fill your meal out even more, serve it next to garlic bread, dinner rolls, roasted veggies, broccoli salad, or roasted green beans!
More instant pot chicken recipes
Instant Pot Chicken and Noodles
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos (shredded chicken tacos)
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
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