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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 6)

2 Tbsp oil/butter

1 medium onion, diced

2 large carrots, thickly grated - or - 1 cup frozen diced vegetables

2+ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, or thighs (trimmed and cut into 1" pieces)

1 tsp sea salt, divided

1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups Jasmine rice, un-rinsed

1 Tbsp chopped garlic,

1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more to garnish

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more to serve


Set a 6 Qt Instant Pot to saute on high heat and add butter/oil, chopped onion, grated carrots or vegetables, garlic and 1/2 tsp salt. Sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until soft and golden.

Add trimmed, chopped chicken, another 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

Add 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cups rice and stir to combine.  Cover and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.

Open the lid and stir in 1/2 cup parmesan with 1/3 cup chopped parsley. Serve with more cheese and garnish with parsley if desired.