Instant Pot Chicken and rice

Easy, tasty and quick this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. If you have leftover, keep it for lunch the next day.

This is a very delicious meal which fulfills your appetite and provides you a unique flavor to taste.

If you like chicken, try this orange chicken or this pepper chicken.

Instant Pot Chicken and rice

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: Chicken and rice, vegetablaes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup white rice
• kosher salt
• • Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
• 2 medium carrots diced
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 3 chicken breasts boneless skinless
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat Instant Pot by setting to “sauté”.
• Add oil and onion and chicken and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add garlic, oregano, and paprika and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add rice and broth and season with salt and pepper.
• Add carrots, bell pepper, and chicken.
• Secure the lid and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.
• When cooking ends, do a quick pressure release.
• Top with parsley before serving.