Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice 30-minute version of classic Chicken and Rice, a fan-favorite recipe! It's creamy and cheesy, similar to risotto, but without stirring for 30 minutes. This recipe keeps well in the fridge and freezer, so you can meal prep! Try this quick and filling recipe for y

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings ⭐ 4.9 (636) 👁 5
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

  1. Set a 6 Qt Instant Pot to saute on high heat and add butter, oil, chopped onion, grated or julienned carrots, and 1 tsp salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until soft and golden.
  2. Add trimmed, chopped chicken, another 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of rice and stir to combine. Cut the whole garlic head in half through the cloves and parallel to the base. Place garlic halves on top, cut-side down. Cover and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
  4. Open the lid and stir in 1/2 cup parmesan with 1/3 cup chopped parsley. Serve with more cheese and garnish with parsley if desired.
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Nutrition per serving

Protein26g
Carbs43g
Fat11g
375kcal
26gProtein
43gCarbs
11gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$959.00
Per Serving
$120.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1918.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
olive oil 2 tbsp $42.00
unsalted butter 2 tbsp $33.00
onion 1 medium $50.00
carrots 2 large $74.00
boneless skinless chicken breast 0.5 lbs $32.00
sea salt 2 tsp $2.00
black pepper 0.25 tsp $6.00
low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups $67.00
Jasmine rice 2 cups $121.00
garlic 1 head $198.00
parsley 0.3333333333333333 cup $204.00
shredded parmesan cheese 0.5 cup $130.00

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

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)

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