Description
This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice come together effortlessly in the Instant Pot for a satisfying dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced fine
- 1-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1-1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed and drained well)
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces (about 1-1/2 cups) mixed frozen veggies
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, more as needed
- Cilantro, minced, for serving
Instructions
- Saute Onion and Chicken: In the Instant Pot, saute the onion until softened, then add chicken and spices, cooking until no longer raw.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the rinsed rice and chicken broth.
- Cook Under Pressure: Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Release pressure and add frozen veggies.
- Final Touches: Stir in lime juice, fluff the rice, and adjust seasoning. Serve with cilantro.
Notes
- Use a blend of smaller frozen veggies like peas, carrots, corn, or green beans.
- For salt, adjust if using Morton’s kosher salt or fine salt.
