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One-Pot Wonder: Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Delight

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A creamy and flavorful chicken and rice dish made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup of rice (preferably long-grain)
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté chicken in olive oil until browned.
  2. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rice and toast for a minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the pot’s bottom.
  5. Add cream, peas, carrots, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir.
  6. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

Notes

  • Customize with additional vegetables or substitute chicken with turkey.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg