Description
A quick and easy recipe for creamy chicken and rice made in the Instant Pot, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Close the lid and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, quick release the pressure and stir in heavy cream and frozen peas.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be made with brown rice, but cooking time may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, easy dinner, chicken recipe, rice recipe