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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 00:10
  • Cook Time: 00:15
  • Total Time: 00:30
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
  • Category: Instant Pot
  • Method: Instant Pot

Description

A flavorful Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a wholesome family meal.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced fine
  • 11/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 11/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Rice:

  • 11/2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed and drained well)
  • 11/2 cups chicken broth
  • 6 ounces (about 1-1/2 cups) mixed frozen veggies
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, more as needed
  • Cilantro, minced, for serving

Instructions

  1. Saute Chicken: Heat oil in the Instant Pot, saute onion, add chicken, salt, garlic, pepper, paprika, turmeric, and cumin until chicken is cooked.
  2. Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rinsed rice and chicken broth.
  3. Cook: Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, then release pressure.
  4. Finish: Add frozen veggies, lime juice, fluff rice, adjust seasoning, and serve with cilantro.

Notes

  • Use a blend of smaller frozen veggies like peas, carrots, corn, or green beans.
  • For salt, adjust if using different brands.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg