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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice – Mouthwatering One-Pot Magic


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A simple and flavorful Instant Pot recipe combining chicken thighs with Jasmine rice, vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a complete meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 (511g) chicken thighs, bone and skin on
  • 2 cups (440g) Jasmine rice
  • 1 (235g) onion, sliced
  • 6 (16g) garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (190g) carrots, chopped
  • 2 (320g) tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5.8g) tomato paste
  • A pinch dried oregano
  • A pinch dried basil
  • 2 cups (500ml) unsalted chicken stock
  • 1.5 tablespoons (22.5ml) regular soy sauce
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Heat olive oil.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Brown them skin-side down for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add rice, tomatoes, chicken stock, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  6. Place chicken thighs on top, skin-side up.
  7. Close the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  8. Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use skin-on chicken thighs for better flavor.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
  • Adjust soy sauce and salt to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken and Rice, One-Pot Meal, Easy Dinner