Chicken And Rice Recipe For Pressure Cooker

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Description

If you're looking for an easy and delicious meal to make in your pressure cooker, look no further than this chicken and rice recipe. Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and flavorful seasonings, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, because it's made in a pressure cooker, it comes together quickly and with minimal effort.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is minimal, taking just 10-15 minutes to gather and prepare all of your ingredients.

Cook Time

Cook time for this chicken and rice recipe is just 25 minutes in the pressure cooker, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you'll need:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen corn

Equipment

To make this chicken and rice recipe, you'll need a pressure cooker. We recommend using a 6-quart or larger model for best results.

Method

1. Turn your pressure cooker to sauté mode and add the olive oil. 2. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until browned on all sides. 3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent. 4. Add the chicken broth, rice, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir to combine. 5. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. 6. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. 7. Once the cook time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick release to release any remaining pressure. 8. Stir in the frozen peas and corn, then replace the lid and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to heat through. 9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, be sure to use long-grain white rice in this recipe. Other types of rice may not cook properly in the pressure cooker. If you prefer a spicier dish, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.

Nutrition Info

This chicken and rice recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 429
Protein: 34g
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1077mg

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-cut chicken from the grocery store. You can also chop the onion and garlic ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you're ready to cook. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.