Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Sauté 1 cup of chopped onions and 1 minced garlic clove in the Instant Pot until soft.
  2. 2Sauté 1 cup of chopped onions and 1 minced garlic clove in the Instant Pot until soft.
  3. 3Sauté 1 cup of chopped onions and 1 minced garlic clove in the Instant Pot until soft.
  4. 4Turn off the Instant Pot and add 1 tsp each of thyme, cumin, and oregano; mix well.
  5. 5Turn off the Instant Pot and add 1 tsp each of thyme, cumin, and oregano; mix well.
  6. 6Turn off the Instant Pot and add 1 tsp each of thyme, cumin, and oregano; mix well.
  7. 7Place 2 frozen chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lbs) on top of the sautéed onions and spices.
  8. 8Place 2 frozen chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lbs) on top of the sautéed onions and spices.
  9. 9Place 2 frozen chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lbs) on top of the sautéed onions and spices.
  10. 10Add 1 cup of chopped carrots.
  11. 11Add 1 cup of chopped carrots.
  12. 12Add 1 cup of chopped carrots.
  13. 13Add 1.5 cups of rinsed brown rice.
  14. 14Add 1.5 cups of rinsed brown rice.
  15. 15Add 1.5 cups of rinsed brown rice.
  16. 16Add 2 cups or 1 can of chicken broth.
  17. 17Add 2 cups or 1 can of chicken broth.
  18. 18Add 2 cups or 1 can of chicken broth.
  19. 19Add 1 bay leaf.
  20. 20Add 1 bay leaf.
  21. 21Add 1 bay leaf.
  22. 22DO NOT STIR!
  23. 23DO NOT STIR!
  24. 24DO NOT STIR!
  25. 25Close the lid, set the valve to "sealing", select "high pressure", "manual", and set the timer for 22 minutes.
  26. 26Close the lid, set the valve to "sealing", select "high pressure", "manual", and set the timer for 22 minutes.
  27. 27Close the lid, set the valve to "sealing", select "high pressure", "manual", and set the timer for 22 minutes.
  28. 28Perform a quick release.
  29. 29Perform a quick release.
  30. 30Perform a quick release.
  31. 31Add 1 cup of your choice of frozen vegetables.
  32. 32Add 1 cup of your choice of frozen vegetables.
  33. 33Add 1 cup of your choice of frozen vegetables.
  34. 34Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back into the pot.
  35. 35Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back into the pot.
  36. 36Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back into the pot.
  37. 37Stir gently. Do not over stir or the rice will get mushy.
  38. 38Stir gently. Do not over stir or the rice will get mushy.
  39. 39Stir gently. Do not over stir or the rice will get mushy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 frozen chicken breast
  • 2 frozen chicken breast
  • 2 frozen chicken breast
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1.5 cups rinsed brown rice
  • 1.5 cups rinsed brown rice
  • 1.5 cups rinsed brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup frozen vegetables of choice
  • 1 cup frozen vegetables of choice
  • 1 cup frozen vegetables of choice

Equipment

Instant Pot