Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
A quick and satisfying weeknight meal featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and flavorful spices, all made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz) for creaminess
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas for added color and nutrition
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and allow it to heat up.
- Once hot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Cooking
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined, scraping any browned bits off the bottom.
- Close the lid and ensure the valve is set to sealing. Set it to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method.
- Open the lid and stir in the frozen peas. Allow the residual heat to warm the peas for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve fresh, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Notes
To add veggies, consider incorporating diced carrots or bell peppers. This recipe is also great for meal prepping; divide into individual containers for easy lunches.