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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

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Instant Pot chicken and rice is a delightful one-pot meal that transforms busy weeknight dinners into moments of culinary magic. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of spices, this dish brings comfort and flavor to your table in no time. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with wholesome ingredients, it will have your family eagerly racing to the dinner table!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add oil and sauté onions until translucent; then add garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Place chicken breasts into the pot. Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Layer rice evenly over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce without stirring.
  5. Close the lid and set to 'Manual' for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick-releasing remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully fluff rice with a fork, stir in mixed veggies until heated through, then serve.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg