Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Chicken and Rice brings rich flavors together in a quick and easy dish. Juicy chicken and creamy rice combine into a satisfying meal that's perfect for any night of the week. Try it tonight for a comforting experience!
Equipment
- Peeler
- Instant Pot
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 4 breasts chicken
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup white jasmine rice rinsed
- 4 dashes Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 medium carrots peeled & sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Before you start this recipe, please note that it was tested on an older Instant Pot model (circa 2018). Newer models often show burn warnings, so please keep that in mind when attempting this recipe.
- Season both sides of each piece of chicken with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Press the sauté button on your Instant Pot and add the olive oil and chopped onion. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant. This step is crucial as it builds the flavor base.
- Now, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, rinsed rice, Italian seasoning, and butter to the pot. If you want to add carrots, toss them in at this point too.
- Make sure you leave the sauté button pressed so the pot heats up as you're adding the ingredients.
- Once everything is added, give the ingredients in the Instant Pot a good stir, making sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
- Carefully add the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the mixture. Do not stir them in; let them rest on top.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. After that, quick release the remaining pressure by turning the valve.
- Give the rice a gentle stir before serving. The texture should be soft, creamy, and slightly sticky.
- If needed, season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Tested recipe: I have tested this recipe multiple times in my 6-quart Instant Pot, and it has worked every time without a burn warning.
- Broth choice: If desired, use low-sodium chicken broth. I found this recipe to be perfectly seasoned with regular chicken broth, though.
- Serving size: Makes 4 generous servings. If I was eating this by myself, it would be more like 6+ servings.
- Inactive time: Inactive time indicates the time it takes the Instant Pot to get up to pressure and the time for natural pressure release.