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INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND RICE recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Olivia Farnsworth

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Comforting Easy Weeknight Win

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and fuss-free meal perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Ideal for weeknight dinners and family gatherings, it’s a one pot meal that makes pressure cooker chicken simple and delicious. Meal prep friendly and full of comforting flavors, it's sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 375

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, thickly grated or julienned
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs or tenders (trimmed and cut into 1" pieces)
  • 2 tsp sea salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice, un-rinsed
  • 1 head garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
  • 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more to serve

Method
 

  1. Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté setting at high and add the butter, olive oil, diced onion, grated or julienned carrots, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Cook while stirring occasionally until the vegetables turn golden and soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped chicken pieces along with the remaining 1 teaspoon sea salt and ground black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally to brown the chicken, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the un-rinsed Jasmine rice, stirring everything together well. Slice the whole garlic head in half crosswise and place the halves on the top with the cut sides facing down.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Once the cooking finishes, perform a quick release to let out any remaining pressure.
  5. Open the lid carefully, then stir in the shredded parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and parsley as desired.

Notes

  • After cooking, allow the dish to cool slightly before refrigerating or freezing within two hours. Store leftovers in airtight containers; refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F covered or in the microwave in short increments, stirring occasionally, until heated through thoroughly.