Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pot meal that brings together tender chicken, wholesome brown rice, and vibrant vegetables for a nutritious family dinner. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal cleanup. The Instant Pot locks in flavors while ensuring everything cooks evenly, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With the ability to customize ingredients to suit your family’s tastes, each serving is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, rinsed well)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup frozen peas (cooked)
- Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté onions in olive oil using the Instant Pot until softened; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in carrots, rice, Dijon mustard, seasonings, and broth; mix well.
- Layer chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure.
- Shred the chicken and stir back into the pot along with cooked peas.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg