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Instant pot chicken and rice is a healthy instant pot recipe made with hearty veggies, chicken and fresh lemon flavor. Make this easy pressure cooker chicken and rice recipe for dinner tonight or any day of the week. 

There are always go-to recipes that stay on rotation for family dinner. We love simple meals that require less than 30 minutes of our time so we don’t have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Meals using minimal ingredients or ingredients already stocked in our pantry and fridge are even better.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot chicken and rice is a delicious and simple supper that you can make all in one pot. It is SO delicious and easy!

Prep Time 12 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Time to come to pressure 8 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Servings 5

Ingredients

• 2 cloves medium fresh garlic minced
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white jasmine rice rinsed and drained (Do NOT skip the rinsing. Rice will likely scorch if not rinsed!)
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth divided ( I use 1/4 cup for deglazing the pan)
• 1 cup carrots diced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves chopped and divided (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (up to 1.5 pounds works)
• cooking spray (I used avocado oil spray, but a tablespoon of oil of your choice works)
• 3 small shallots diced

Instructions

1. Generously salt and pepper your chicken thighs.
2. Spray the inner pot with cooking spray, or add the oil. 
3. Using the sauté setting (normal level), preheat until the display reads "hot."
4. Use tongs to put chicken in the pan (watch out for oil splatter!)
5. Sear chicken thighs, 4 minutes on each side.
6. Remove and set aside chicken on a plate.
7. Add 1/4 cup broth to deglaze the pan, scrape the bits with a wooden spoon (do not skip this step!). If there are any stuck on spots, be sure and lift those away from the pan with a wooden spoon.
8. Add shallot, mushroom and carrots, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Add garlic, and continue to cook for another minute.
10. Add remaining chicken stock, rice, thyme and stir together.
11. Place the chicken thighs on top of the mixture, and do not stir them in.
12. Place the lid on, and lock it, setting the valve to sealing.
13. Cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes, and allow the Instant Pot to release naturally (do not use the quick release lever) for 10 minutes. Quick release the remaining pressure.
14. Once any remaining pressure is fully release, remove the lid carefully.
15. Use two forks to shred the chicken, and stir the pot.
16. Serve immediately.

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