Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add two tablespoons of oil to the Instant Pot set on sauté mode.
  2. 2Add one diced onion and two minced garlic cloves to the Instant Pot.
  3. 3Sauté the onions and garlic for a few minutes until soft.
  4. 4Hit cancel on the Instant Pot to turn off the heat.
  5. 5Add two teaspoons of thyme, two teaspoons of oregano, and two teaspoons of cumin to the pot.
  6. 6Stir in the spices and let them open up for about 30 seconds.
  7. 7Add chicken thighs to the pot.
  8. 8Add two to three shredded carrots to the pot.
  9. 9Add three cups of uncooked white rice to the pot.
  10. 10Pour about three and two-thirds cups of chicken broth into the pot.
  11. 11Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
  12. 12Add three bay leaves.
  13. 13Put the lid on the Instant Pot, make sure it's locked tight, and the vent is closed.
  14. 14Set the Instant Pot for 10 minutes on pressure cook on high.
  15. 15Once the cooking time is up, let the steam out manually.
  16. 16Take the lid off the Instant Pot.
  17. 17Remove the bay leaves from the pot.
  18. 18Fluff and stir up the chicken and rice until the chicken falls apart.
  19. 19Serve a pile of chicken and rice on a plate.
  20. 20Garnish with parsley if desired.
  21. 21Enjoy your meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 diced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • chicken thighs
  • 2 shredded carrots
  • 3 cups white rice
  • 3.66 cups chicken broth
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • parsley

Equipment

Instant Potwooden spoonplatefork

Tips

  • The chicken will be so tender it falls apart.
  • This is a super easy one-pot healthy meal.