Description
Enjoy the delightful flavor of One Pot Chicken and Rice, a creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken, seasoned rice, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- fresh herbs
- additional vegetables
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the butter to melt.
- Mix in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pot until they're lightly golden on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice and low-sodium chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Lock the lid, set the pressure valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release to let out the steam, carefully remove the lid, and mix in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and carrots until combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, serving warm with a garnish of fresh herbs.
Notes
Consider swapping in brown rice for more flavor, but remember it will require longer cooking times.
Feel free to customize with any vegetables you have on hand, like bell peppers or mushrooms.
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg