Creamy Chicken and Rice
A comforting and nutritious dish made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked rice, all prepared in an Instant Pot for quick, weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream For creaminess.
- 1 cup frozen peas
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Cooking
- Add the diced chicken thighs and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook until the chicken is slightly browned.
- Pour in the rice and stir to combine, infusing the rice with flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, set it to manual high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Open the lid and stir in the heavy cream and frozen peas. Let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Notes
This dish is perfect for leftovers; the flavors develop when stored overnight. For a thicker sauce, consider using a cornstarch slurry after cooking. Customization options abound for this versatile dish.