Instant Pot Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a quick and delicious comfort food that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Instructions
- Start by sautéing the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot until browned.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the rice and broth, then seal the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow a natural release.
- Once done, stir in the frozen peas and carrots before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken, Rice, Comfort Food