Tips For The Best Chicken And Rice:
This is a very simple recipe that youll find much success with! Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
- Saute the onion and chicken before pressure cooking:;This lets the onion soften and the chicken get a little crispy on the outside.
- Use white rice:;I love brown rice but this recipe works best with white.
- Parmesan gives it a nice, sharp, nutty richness:;The parmesan isnt mandatory, but it adds the nicest texture and flavor. You could also use another cheese, like cheddar, if you prefer.
Make In Four Easy Steps
Saute: Turn on the saute setting to high heat. Melt the butter with olive oil in the pot and then add the onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook them for about five minutes. Add the meat, salt, and pepper and cook it with the veggies for another five minutes. The chicken wont be cooked through at this point.
Deglaze: Add some of the broth. It will simmer, making it easy to scrape up the browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Add the rest of the broth and the rice. Stir to combine and then secure the lid.
Pressure Cook: Once the lid is secured, close the steam vent. Turn off the saute feature and set the manual button for 10 minutes on high pressure. Once the time is up, do a quick release, so all of the steam is released.
Garnish and Serve! Open the lid and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until its combined and then garnish with chopped parsley.
Pressure Cooker Chicken And Rice
OMG this ah-mazing Instant Pot chicken and rice is in one of our regular Instant Pot recipes we make over and over again for dinner. And everyone who tried it has requested the recipe which is perfect because I also recommend it to anyone beginning their Instant Pot cooking journey.
Brown rice in Instant Pot is pure fluffy and hands-off magic! Combined with boneless chicken breasts or thighs, all ingredients cook in one pot without hovering over them on the stove . And if you add broth, it becomes Instant Pot chicken and rice soup.
If you are like me and are originally from former USSR, you know how time consuming plov is. So this Instant Pot chicken and rice is my version of it. The only difference is everything cooks in one pot Instant Pot.
If you love all things chicken and rice, make sure to try my healthy chicken wild rice soup and one pan Mexican chicken and rice.
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Whats Is In This Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Rice And Chicken
Golden Sella basmati rice: You can use other types of rice too. I have answered likely questions on cooking time and types of rice below. Kindly read on
Boneless skinless chicken thighs:substitute with chicken breasts
Chicken broth: substitute with beef or vegetable broth. If you don’t have chicken broth, substitute with stock cubes and water.
Dried thyme
Fresh garlic cloves: substitutewith garlic granules
3 tablespoons vegetable oil:substitute with canola or any other flavourless oil of choice
Ingredients In Instant Pot Chicken And Rice:
- Chicken thighs: I highly recommend chicken thighs, over chicken breasts, because I think they cook much better in the instant pot and are more tender and flavorful. If you want to substitute chicken breasts, cook on high pressure for 8 minutes with a 5 minute natural release.
- Rice: I use regular long-grain white rice. . Be sure to rinse the rice before adding it to the instant pot to remove the starch, and help keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- White wine: Ive used white wine in this recipe to deglaze the pan and add great flavor to the dish. The alcohol gets cooked out. If you dont want to use wine, just leave this step out and deglaze the pan when you add the chicken broth.
- Diced Veggies
- Chicken broth
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More Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Here are more chicken recipes you can make in your IP!
- Chicken Alfredo is another comforting dinner that is so easy to make!
- For taco Tuesday, you have to try my easy pressure cooker Chicken Tacos.
- Crack Chicken Sandwiches get their name for a reason they are so good! Make the chicken in your IP for a quick and easy dinner.
Looking for even more ideas? Be sure to check out all of my Instant Pot Recipes!
Have you tried this chicken and rice recipe? Id love if you would rate it!! A five-star rating will make my day!
How To Cook Chicken And Rice In An Instant Pot:
We used a 6 Quart Instant Pot to make chicken and rice. This recipe moves fast so have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you turn on your instant pot. Chop your onion, grate or your carrots , half your garlic head.
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Freezing Chicken Rice Casserole
Instant Pot chicken and rice freezes beautifully! As a result, its a great meal prep dinner for a busy night. To freeze the casserole, make the recipe as shown below.
When it finishes cooking, portion it into freezer-safe storage containers. Leave them out to cool to room temperature, then seal them up and freeze for up to 3 months.
For best results, before reheating, transfer the frozen dinners into a refrigerator to thaw overnight. You can reheat right from frozen, but you will need to sprinkle water overtop and then stir 1-2 times partway through. You can reheat from frozen for 6-8 minutes in the microwave.
Common Questions About Cooking Chicken In An Instant Pot
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What To Serve With Chicken And Rice
This recipe is total comfort food, a simple meal for chilly fall and winter nights. It’s really a complete meal by itself you dont need to serve anything else alongside! It makes four generous servings, and is easily doubled for a larger crowd.
You could also add a simple side salad or some roasted vegetables to round out the meal.
An Easy Ip Chicken And Rice Recipe
Long live the simple dinners! And as a mom to 5, they are so needed. More often than not, really. This Instant Pot chicken and rice is the best go-to for days where dinner time sneaks up on you. Its so simple and made using ingredients you probably already have laying around: chicken, rice, and frozen peas, anyone?
But before you go thinking this is a bland dish, theres also garlic, onion, plenty of salt and pepper, and Parmesan cheese added to the mix to really amplify things! Mixing and making it all up in the Instant Pot serves two amazing purposes, too. 1) It is SO fast, thanks to the IPs quick cooking method. And 2) Clean-up is seriously too easy. You just scrub down the Instant Pot insert and youre done. Praise be. See? This is what I mean when I say its the perfect meal when dinner slips your mind. Done in 30 and super tasty to boot!
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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice Casserole
Want to make this recipe in the crock pot? .
Okay! We are carrying on with my quest to bring you guys all the easy dinners this fall. Because is anyone elses family on the struggle bus with their new fall schedules? Ours is kicking us. Like really kicking us. So this easy dinner business is a must.
When I have asked what people want in their easy dinners, Ive heard more Instant Pot recipes! I totally hear that. I make my Instant Pot Chicken Tacos all the time because once I start up the Instant Pot I can help the kids with the homework or do some dishes that have piled up. I cant get enough easy Instant Pot chicken recipes.
This one is a little different in that we make Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup; while the recipe cooks so that this recipe can be totally from scratch and we can control the flavors a little. BUT! There is going to be a box at the bottom to show you how to make this recipe much easier and we will take out that step.
Because sometimes I like everything from scratch and sometimes I like things to be as easy as possible.
Should we jump right in?
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
What kind of rice can I use?
We recommend using Jasmin or basmati rice for this recipe. You can use a different type of rice as long as the cook time is similar to Jasmin or basmati. We do not recommend using instant rice.
How do I store leftovers?
You can store your leftover chicken and rice in an air tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3 days. If youd like to freeze it, store it in an air tight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Can I use frozen chicken?
We dont suggest frozen chicken, allow your chicken to thaw completely and slice into pieces. If your chicken slices are large, you may need to adjust the cook time until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 160 on an instant read thermometer.
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What Makes Marry Me Chicken So Good
- If your partner isnt already head-over-heels in love with you then one bite of this chicken recipe will have them ready to propose! Okay, maybe we cant guarantee that, but thats the theory behind the name! Marry me chicken is a dish so incredible that youll hear music, see hearts floating in the air, and feel compelled to profess your undying adoration. Serve with caution.
- Given the rich flavors of the sauce, its almost hard to believe how simple this recipe is! It doesnt need any fancy sides or anything, either. I like to pair my marry me chicken with some garlic butter parsley potatoes or some air fryer asparagus. You could always serve it with a little pasta or palmini, too. Easy, satisfying, and delicious!
- This chicken dish is naturally keto-friendly, low carb, and gluten free. No adjustments needed!
- Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days. To reheat, pop it in the microwave or warm it on the stovetop until heated through.
Avoiding Burn Notification While Cooking In Instant Pot
Getting burn notice while cooking on an instant pot is quite annoying, especially while you have a hungry family to feed. I have made this chicken and rice in the instant pot multiple times without any issue.
First of all, every time the pot is giving a burn notice doesn’t mean something has burned. It might be an indication that the bottom layer of the pot has some brown bits stuck. So it is very important to deglaze the pot to release any brown patches from the bottom. Like in the above recipe, Stock is added to deglaze the pan.
Another reason for the burn notice could be because of very little liquid in the pot. In the recipe, the amount of stock is enough for the chicken. Also when the chicken thigh gets cooked it releases liquid.
The last reason could be the Inner pot is very hot, while setting it to manual high-pressure mode. In this recipe, first chicken thighs are being sauteed followed by onion and garlic. If you tend to get frequent burn notifications in your IP, then after you saute the chicken thighs, switch off the IP and let it cool down a bit. Then again switch to saute mode and start cooking onion and garlic.
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What Operation Functions Do I Need To Know Right Now About My Instant Pot
Why did I use the Manual; function key? Since Im using a variety of ingredients I knew I could program it to all finish at the right time using the Manual function. I use it 90% of the time.
When you make soup using the Soup;function key the liquid;will never go into the heavy boil state and the chicken will remain intact. I actually wanted mine to break down so I didnt use it.
The Meat/Stew function will strip meat from the bone so it could be used if you are using bone-in meat. Since I was cooking rice and vegetables with my meat I didnt use this function.
How do I figure out the time my recipes will use? Consult the manual. O.k. I dont like that answer either. The time is calculated based on the longest item in the pot. For this recipe, its the rice.
Cooking times reference Sarah over at Instant Pot Life has some very handy reference sheets that you can keep handy for whatever you want to cook in your Instant Pot.
What If I Only Have White Rice And Not Brown Rice
You will need to take notice of how long your rice is supposed to cook.; Check out the cooking times on my Instant Pot Rice post.; If your chicken is cooking from frozen it will need about 15-20 minutes of cook time.; If youre cooking your chicken thawed, you can get away with 10 minutes cook time and 10 minutes natural release time.; Your rice could be mushy if you choose to do white rice this way.; Ive not officially tried it with white rice yet, so take this as a suggestion and let me know if it works if you do try it.; Ill try to update the post once Ive tried it with white rice.; ;
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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice With Butter Garlic & Herbs
Making Chicken and rice in Instant Pot is easy and convenient. No need for cleaning multiple pans or spending hours in the kitchen. Make it in the instant pot from start to finish in just 20 minutes.
Start with seasoning Chicken. Seasoning Chicken well and browning helps in developing flavour. I have used chicken thighs but you can also use chicken breast instead.
Next is to caramelize onion and a lot of garlic in butter, which again adds lots of flavours. You can use; Olive oil instead of butter, but believe me, it will not be the same. So for once keep your worries about calories aside and use butter.
I have used a mix of herbs Oregano, thyme and parsley. But you can use any of your favourite herbs.
Using Chicken Stock instead of water makes the flavour robust.; Use water or a mix of water and stock instead.
Tips For Using An Instant Pot:
First-time users: always read the users manual for your specific instant pot prior to starting since your machine may not operate or look exactly like ours.
- Make sure the rim and rubber seal on your instant pot are clean for the seal to form properly.
- Stir the rice together before turning on to avoid the burn notice.
- Remember to set your lever to the stealing position for pressure to build.
- When manually releasing pressure, wear an oven mitt and keep your face away from the hot steam vent.
- I keep a paper towel ready to shield the vent in case it sputters liquid while venting/releasing pressure.
- Always check the pressure indicator on your machine to ensure that the pressure has fully released prior to opening the lid.
- Follow timing instructions precisely and set timers. With pressure cooking it easy to over-cook something if you forget about your pot.
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Tips For Making Instant Pot Chicken And Rice
It is important to layer the ingredients in the Instant Pot in the order listed below in the instructions.
Youll start by setting the instant pot to sauté, then youll add a little bit of butter to cook the mushrooms and onions. When the veggies are tender, youll stir in a little bit of garlic. Remember that you can change up the veggies however youd like. If you dont like mushrooms, you do not need to use them. Carrots would also be a delicious option. Sometimes Ill stir in spinach at the very end just before serving.
Once the veggies are tender, I like to deglaze the pot with the chicken broth. Youll be using about 2 cups of broth for this recipe. Make sure to scrape up and of those bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan as you add in the chicken broth.
From there youll add in the rice and place the chicken on top. Just spoon the cream soup over the top of the chicken. Do not stir it in.
This recipe will cook for about 10 minutes in the Instant Pot but remember that itll take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure before the timer will begin counting down.
Once the Instant Pot has cooked for 10 minutes and the timer goes off, you will be letting it naturally release for another 10 minutes. After the Instant Pot has naturally released for 10 minutes, use a long utensil like a kitchen spoon or tongs to switch the valve from sealing to venting. Have a kitchen towel handy to cover the valve so that it doesnt spew juices all over.
