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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Instant Pot
  • Method: Pressure Cooking

Description

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice come together in the Instant Pot for a flavorful dish the whole family will love.


Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4-5 bone-in chicken thighs, with skin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Additionals:

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste*
  • 1/2 cup white wine, optional*
  • 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Chop vegetables and measure out spices.
  2. Sauté Chicken: Sear chicken in Instant Pot until skin is golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and spices. Remove from pot.
  4. Deglaze Pot: Deglaze with white wine, then add chicken broth and bay leaf.
  5. Pressure Cook: Layer rice, chicken, and vegetable mixture in pot. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  6. Finish Dish: Release pressure, add peas, and fluff rice. Serve chicken over rice, garnished with herbs.

Notes

  • Cooking time for boneless, skinless chicken thighs is 8 minutes on high pressure.
  • Tomato Paste Substitute: 1 cup of diced fresh or cooked tomatoes, strained.
  • Wine: Chardonnay or any dry white wine can be used; alcohol cooks out during cooking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 705 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 385mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 71g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 113mg