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Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that’s quick, hearty, and packed with flavor. This one-pot meal combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with perfectly cooked rice infused with savory seasonings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • - 2 cups chicken broth
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots or mixed vegetables
  • - 1 tsp paprika
  • - 1 tsp dried thyme
  • - 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • - 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • - Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Instant Pot:**
  2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. **Sauté Aromatics:**
  4. Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. **Layer Ingredients:**
  6. Turn off the sauté mode. Add the rinsed rice to the pot, spreading it evenly. Place the seared chicken breasts on top.
  7. **Add Liquid and Seasonings:**
  8. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the rice is submerged. Sprinkle paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken and rice.
  9. **Cook Under Pressure:**
  10. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  11. **Add Vegetables:**
  12. Carefully remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas and carrots. Close the lid for 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to steam in the residual heat.
  13. **Serve and Enjoy:**
  14. Fluff the rice with a fork, slice the chicken breasts, and serve warm. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.