This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is creamy and cheesy with tender morsels of chicken. You will love the flavors and how quick it is to make Chicken and Rice in the Instant Pot! Watch the video tutorial to see how easy this is.
1/3cupparsley, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
1/2cupshredded parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
Instructions
Set a 6 Qt Instant Pot to saute on high heat and add butter, oil, chopped onion, grated or julienned carrots, and 1 tsp salt. Sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until soft and golden.
Add trimmed, chopped chicken, another 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Add 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cups rice and stir to combine. Cut whole garlic head in half through the cloves and parallel to the base. Place garlic halves on top, cut-side down. Cover and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
Open the lid and stir in 1/2 cup parmesan with 1/3 cup chopped parsley. Serve with more cheese and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
375
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
67
mg
22
%
Sodium
827
mg
36
%
Potassium
574
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
2909
IU
58
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
109
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.