Instant Pot Chicken And Rice At The Same Time
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is one of the easiest and most comforting meals you can make in your Instant Pot. It's perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The best part? You can cook both the chicken and rice at the same time in the same pot! No need to dirty multiple pots and pans.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- Press the "Saute" button on your Instant Pot and add the olive oil to the pot.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and saute for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir well.
- Turn off the "Saute" function and add the rice to the pot. Stir well to combine with the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth and water to the pot and stir well.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
That's it! Your Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is ready to be served. This recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It's also a great meal prep recipe that you can make ahead of time and store in the fridge or freezer for later. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stove and you have a delicious and nutritious meal ready to go. Enjoy!
Tips:
- You can use any type of rice for this recipe, but long-grain white rice works best.
- Make sure to rinse your rice before adding it to the Instant Pot to remove excess starch.
- If you want to add some veggies to this recipe, you can add frozen peas or carrots to the pot before cooking.
- If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use water instead, but the chicken broth will add more flavor.
- If you want to make this recipe even healthier, you can use brown rice instead of white rice.
Conclusion:
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a delicious and easy meal that you can make in your Instant Pot. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a comforting and nutritious meal on the table in no time. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. Give it a try and see for yourself how easy and delicious it is!