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Pot Chicken Rice: 7 Steps to a Flavorful One-Pot Wonder

Pot Chicken Rice
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Enjoy a quick and flavorful meal with Instant Pot Chicken & Rice, a perfect one-pot dish for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 oz Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 small Yellow onion
  • 1 medium Carrot
  • 1 each Red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 cup Basmati or white rice
  • 1.5 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your Instant Pot on Sauté mode. Drizzle in the olive oil and season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sear for about 3 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and red bell pepper to the pot, sprinkling in a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and sauté until the veggies soften, about 4-5 minutes. Next, toss in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  4. Gently stir in the rinsed basmati or white rice, along with any remaining broth. Make sure everything is well combined, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Carefully return the seared chicken (and its drippings) back to the pot. Set your Instant Pot to Pressure Cook on High for 4 minutes.
  6. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. After that, if you have any remaining pressure, you can manually release it before opening the lid.
  7. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting meal!

Notes

  • Substitute avocado oil for different flavor.
  • Use sea salt instead of kosher salt.
  • Chicken thighs can be juicier.
  • Smoked paprika adds smokiness.
  • Shallots can replace yellow onion.
  • Use garlic powder if fresh garlic isn’t available.
  • Brown rice is a heartier option.

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