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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Creamy, cheesy Instant Pot chicken and rice is an easy one-pot dinner packed with juicy chicken pieces and veggies. Just add a side of dinner rolls!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Turn the instant pot to saute mode. Add the oil and butter. Once the instant pot is hot, add the onions and carrots. Saute for ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
butter2 tablespoonscarrots, sliced into coins (about 3 medium carrots)1 cup
2
Add the minced garlic and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
garlic, minced4 cloves
3
Add the chicken pieces, salt and pepper. Cook for another ⏱️ 5 minutes.
4
Pour 1 cup of chicken broth in and deglaze the bottom of the instant pot, if needed.
chicken broth4 cups
5
Cancel the cook mode.
6
Add the remaining chicken broth, rice, and Italian seasoning. Stir well. Place the lid on the instant pot and turn the valve to the sealed position. Cook on manual high pressure for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
chicken broth4 cups
7
Once the cooking time has elapsed, quick-release the pressure.
8
Open the lid of the instant pot and add the frozen peas and parmesan cheese. For an extra creamy dish, add heavy cream as well. Stir well. Replace the lid and allow it to rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes or until the peas are warmed through.
frozen peas1 cup
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