Description
This One Pot Chicken and Rice is a delightful comfort food. It showcases tender chicken, creamy richness from heavy cream, and nutritious veggies, all cooked together for an effortless, mouthwatering dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts consider thighs for added richness
- 1 cup long-grain white rice brown rice can be used for a nuttier taste but needs longer cooking
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth vegetable broth works beautifully for a lighter twist
- 1 cup heavy cream swap with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free option
- 3 cloves fresh garlic always opt for fresh for the best impact
- 1 medium onion any type, like yellow or white, will work perfectly
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots feel free to swap in other veggies you have on hand
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter olive oil can be substituted for a lighter option
- 1 tsp salt adjust to personal taste for the perfect flavor balance
- 1 tsp pepper adjust to personal taste for the perfect flavor balance
- fresh herbs top with parsley or chives for a burst of freshness at serving
- additional vegetables consider adding bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and the onion is translucent (2-3 min).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear them in the pot until lightly golden on each side (2-3 min).
- Pour in the rinsed rice and low-sodium chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, ensuring no bits are stuck.
- Lock the lid in place, set the pressure valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release to let out the steam. Carefully remove the lid, and stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and carrots until well mixed.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Feel free to customize with your choice of frozen or fresh vegetables.
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg