Easy and Healthy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in 10 Minutes!

This healthy version of Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is an easy, healthy and delicious dinner recipe for any night of the week!! Dinner will be on the table in minutes using this family-friendly pressure cooker recipe! It’s total comfort food all the way!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

QUICK – Need dinner on the table in just a matter of minutes? This recipe only takes 20 minutes of pressure cooking (or 10 minutes if you are using white rice). And, with the Instant Pot, you can just set it and forget it. No standing over a stove! And, it’s a one-pot meal, so there isn’t a ton of dishes to clean up afterwards!

DELICIOUS – Pressure Cooking your recipes seals in all the delicious and aromas and flavors. So, Instant Pot Recipes will always come out full of flavor!

HEALTHY – Full of wholesome, homemade ingredients, this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is something you can feel good about serving to your family!

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

We made our healthier version of chicken and rice using brown rice but we give directions for white rice as well. I have tried it both ways and it is equally as good! Cooking times are different for brown and white rice. For step-by-step instructions, check out the printable recipe card below. But here is what you’ll need to get started.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Ingredients

• CHICKEN BREAST – 1 lb of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Chicken Tenders. If you’d like, you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs as well.
• OLIVE OIL – You will be using the saute function of the Instant Pot to saute the chicken in oil. We like to use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for this because of it’s high smoke point.
• MUSHROOMS – Sliced. Any kind will work. Cremini, button, porcini, portobello are all fine.
• CARROTS – We used matchstick carrots. But you can dice or slice them however you’d want to.
• ONIONS – Diced. We use yellow onions because of it’s softer, milder flavor.
• GARLIC – Minced.
• THYME –
• SALT AND PEPPER – To taste.
• CHICKEN BROTH – If you need to substitute for vegetable broth, you can.
• RICE – We used brown rice. But you can use white rice as well. Read below for cooking time differences.

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken And Rice

1. Place oil and chicken in the Instant Pot and saute, browning each side of the chicken.
2. Add mushrooms, carrots, onions, garlic, and spices into the pot.
3. Pour in broth and rice and stir and mix well.
4. Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve.
5. For brown rice (package will say it needs 35-40 minutes to cook) set the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 20 minutes. For white rice (package will say it needs 15-20 minutes to cook), set the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes.
6. When the cooking cycle is complete, quick release pressure and open pot. Let sit for a few minutes and use 2 forks to shred chicken and mix together.
7. Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Storage, Leftovers and Freezing

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator. They should be good for up to 4 days. This recipe reheats just fine in the microwave.

To freeze, allow to fully cool and put in a freezer safe container. It should be safe your freezer for up to 4 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Notes, Tips and FAQs

• MY PRESSURE COOKER WON’T COME TO PRESSURE – Make sure the safety valve is in the locked position, not the release position.
• BE CAREFUL WHEN LETTING OUT THE STEAM – When you quick release the pressure from the sealing position, very hot steam quickly comes out. Keep your face and hands clear.

We hope you enjoy this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe. We’d love to hear how it turns out for you in the comments section!

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Author: A Mom's Impression

5 from 3 votes

Servings: 4

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This healthy version of Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is easy to make and is made with brown rice, fresh mushrooms and carrots! Dinner will be on the table in minutes using this family-friendly pressure cooker recipe!

Ingredients 

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked rice brown or white, see cooking notes
• chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions 

• Place oil and chicken in the Instant Pot and saute, browning each side of the chicken.
  
• Add mushrooms, carrots, onions, garlic and spices into the pot.
  
• Pour in broth and rice and mix well.
  
• Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve.
  
• For brown rice (package will say it needs 35-40 minutes to cooset the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 20 minutes. For white rice (package will say it needs 15-20 minutes to cook), set the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes.
• When cooking cycle is complete, quick release pressure and open pot. Let set for a few minutes and use 2 forks to shred chicken and mix together.
  
• Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
  

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