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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice: The Ultimate Easy Dinner Recipe

This Instant Pot chicken and rice recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with aromatic rice in a single pot, delivering a comforting family-friendly meal ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features perfectly cooked chicken and fluffy rice that absorbs all the delicious flavors during cooking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds)
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in your Instant Pot using the 'Sauté' function. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then brown them for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil and aromatics.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme. Stir well to combine, then place the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Lock the lid in place and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 8 minutes on high pressure.
  4. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the chicken and rice warm with fresh parsley garnish if desired.

Notes

Use long-grain rice for best texture, don't skip browning chicken, add frozen peas or carrots during last minute for vegetables, stir in butter after cooking for creamy twist