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Instant Pot Chicken & Rice (Instant Pot)

Close-up overhead view of a white bowl filled with seasoned Instant Pot Chicken & Rice, topped with seared chicken pieces and fresh parsley.
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A simple, one-pot recipe for chicken and rice made quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for weeknight family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water, divided
  • 1 cup basmati or white rice, rinsed
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Set an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker to “Sauté” mode and heat oil. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then rub all over with seasoning mixture. Cook chicken in pot, turning halfway through, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes per side (it won’t be fully cooked through). Transfer to a plate.
  3. In pot, combine onion, carrot, and bell pepper; season with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and oregano and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add 1/4 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot, and cook, stirring frequently, until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add rice and remaining 1 1/4 cups broth and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper, if needed. Return chicken to pot along with any drippings.
  5. Cover, set to “Pressure Cook,” and cook on High for 4 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes before releasing remaining pressure.
  6. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces.
  7. Transfer rice mixture to a platter and fluff rice. Top with chicken and parsley.

Notes

  • Rinsing the rice removes excess starch, which helps prevent the mixture from becoming gummy.
  • Scraping the bottom of the pot after adding the first portion of broth helps prevent a ‘Burn’ notice during pressurization.

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Keywords: Instant Pot Chicken & Rice, Instant Pot, Chicken and Rice, Quick Dinner, Easy Meal, One-Pan

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