Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is full of juicy chicken thighs and tomato seasoned rice. It makes a hearty, budget-friendly, 1 pot meal.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree/paste
- 1 cup long grain or basmati rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 head of garlic cut in half horizontally
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot to ‘Saute’ mode and heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned all over. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the Instant Pot. When it’s hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 4 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, paprika and garlic powder.
- Add the seared chicken thighs back into the pot, along with the head of garlic - cut in half horizontally to expose the cloves.
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes, then Natural Release for 12 minutes.
- Remove the heads of garlic. Use two forks to shred the chicken thighs and to fluff up the rice.
To make this recipe on the stove top:
- Brown the chicken in a large pot over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, rice, broth, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice and chicken are cooked through.
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Notes
- If you don't have a head of garlic, you can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Alternatively, mince 3 cloves of garlic and stir them in for the final minute of cooking the onions.
- For a spicier rice, add cayenne.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.