Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
A simple and flavorful one-pot meal of chicken and rice, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, made easy in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
For the main dish
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
- 1.5 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut into Bite-Sized Pieces
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1.5 Cups Long Grain White Rice
- 3 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
- 1 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter.
- Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dried oregano, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with 1/4 cup of chicken broth, scraping the bottom to remove any browned bits.
- Turn off the Instant Pot, then add the remaining broth and long-grain rice, stirring to combine.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
Finishing
- Let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
- Stir in the fresh broccoli florets and let sit for 5 minutes to steam.
- Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. For added flavor, consider experimenting with different spices and vegetables.