Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is the ultimate one-pot meal that’s perfect for any weeknight family dinner. This dish features tender chicken paired with nutritious brown rice and vibrant vegetables, all cooked together in the Instant Pot for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. With a blend of savory seasonings, this comforting recipe makes it easy to serve up a wholesome dinner that will satisfy everyone at the table. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice, uncooked and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth (14.5 oz can)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Add carrots, brown rice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
- Allow a natural release for 10 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken and shred it after resting a few minutes; mix back into the rice along with cooked peas.
- Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg