Best 12 Instant Pot Chicken And Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.

INSTANT POT® SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Rub each chicken thigh down with salt.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function; heat olive oil. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• Place bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the pressure cooker. Saute until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add salt, cumin, ground red pepper, oregano, white pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until onion is translucent and softened, 3 to 5 minutes, making sure not to burn it.
• Mix in tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; scrape bottom to remove any browned bits.
• Pour in rice. Return chicken thighs to the pot, on top of rice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in peas. Replace and lock lid to heat peas, about 5 minutes.

INSTANT POT® GREEN CHILI CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle with flour and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add green chile peppers, jalapenos, rice, tomato, onion, Anaheim chile, Cheddar cheese, salt, seasoned salt, and pepper; pour in chicken stock and mix to combine.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

SPICY INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Place ingredients into the Instant Pot: chicken, broth, canned corn, drained beans, green chilis, seasonings, salsa, and rice (rinsed)
• Gently make sure all the rice is touching the liquids. Don't mix too much.
• Lock the lid into place and turn the knob to sealing, not venting.
• Press the manual or pressure cook button and set on high pressure for 9 minutes. When done, quick release or turn the knob to venting.
• When pressure has been released completely, open the lid and mix.
• Add your favorite toppings on top.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
• Stir broth, mushrooms, rice, celery, carrots, thyme, rosemary, and parsley into the cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Meanwhile, whisk half-and-half and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Unlock and remove the lid of the cooker. Stir mixture into soup and let sit until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle into serving bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and season with cumin, cayenne, and salt; stir to combine. Continue cooking until onion is clear and chicken is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in rice and saute, allowing oil and spices to coat grains.
• Stir black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salsa, and corn into the pot. Mix well. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid with vent turned to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cover the top with Cheddar cheese and replace the lid. Let steam melt the cheese before serving, about 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot until hot and add mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn the pressure cooker off.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot and stir in apple, rice, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, but do not stir. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer chicken thighs to a cutting board and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Return to the pot and stir. Garnish with parsley and serve in bowls.

INSTANT POT HAINANESE CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• CHICKEN.
• 2 Tbsp peanut oil; 6 stalks green onions, cut 2 inches long; 2 shallots, roughly chopped; 12 cloves garlic, smashed (a little more than a head); 4 Tbsp ginger, unpeeled, sliced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 Tbsp sea salt; 8 large chicken thighs (3-4 pounds).
• Heat up the Instant Pot (Saute). When it says HOT, add 2 Tbsp peanut oil. Add green onions, shallot, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger, and saute for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Add 1 Tbsp of sea salt and mix well. Place all the chicken into the pot; try to submerge them all. Close lid and cook at High Pressure for 8 minutes. When done, turn off the heat and allow to fully Natural Release (about 10-15 minutes). Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath and place a cooling rack over a baking pan.
• When pressure is off, open the lid and carefully remove chicken using kitchen tongs. Place the chicken into the ice bath (or place under running cold tap water). Then place them on the cooling rack to firm up the skin. (Chicken will be served at cool room temperature.). When cool, transfer to a serving dish.
• Strain the chicken stock into a saucepan. Discard the solids. Wipe the Instant Pot clean with a damp paper towel.
• RICE.
• 2 Tbsp peanut oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup broth from pot; 1 cup water; 2 cups Jasmine rice.
• Wipe Instant Pot with a damp paper towel. Heat up Instant Pot (Saute). Meanwhile, rinse rice. When IP says HOT, add 2 Tbsp peanut oil then add the minced garlic. Stir until lightly golden. Add in the Jasmine rice, broth, and water. Close lid and cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, Natural Release for 10 minutes, and then fully release the pressure. Open the lid and fluff rice with a fork -- it's ready to serve!
• SAUCES.
• > Sweet soy sauce > Combine 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 Tbsp shaoxing wine, 2 tsp sugar, 4 drops toasted sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp chicken broth from pot.
• > Green onion ginger sauce > In a small saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp peanut oil. In a small heatproof bowl, combine 2 stalks green onions, finely minced, and 2 Tbsp finely grated peeled ginger. When oil is hot, pour into bowl (it will sizzle!) and stir well. Add salt to taste.
• > Chili sauce > Combine 2 Tbsp hot sauce, 2 Tbsp finely grated peeled ginger, 3 cloves finely minced garlic, juice of 1 lime, and 1 tsp chicken broth from the pot.
• SOUP.
• Add 2 cups water to the remaining broth in the pot. Bring to the boil. Add the bok choy and reduce to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes, only until the bok choy is tender-crisp. If you wish, garnish with green onions thinly sliced on the diagonal.
• TO SERVE.
• I like to place everything (soup, chicken, sauces, and rice) on the table, for people to help themselves and condiment their food as they wish. =).
• NOTES * I prefer chicken thighs, but you could substitute whole legs, or breasts. * To cook the chicken on the stovetop, just simmer covered until done. Check after about 30 minutes; chicken should be cooked through but not falling off the bone. * For short-grain rice in the IP, for every cup of rice, use 1 1/2 cups liquid. * You could also cook the rice in a rice cooker; follow rice cooker instructions for proportions of rice and liquid for type of rice. * To substitute for the shaoxing wine, you could use pale dry sherry. For a nonalcoholic alternative, try apple juice or white grape juice; add it before the sugar, then add sugar to taste, so the sauce doesn't become too sweet.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Stir together broth and brown rice in a multi-functional pressure cooker until rice is moistened. Add chicken, onion, carrot, celery, corn, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure and set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure naturally, about 10 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Remove lid.
• Stir together half-and-half and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to cooker, along with peas, and stir. Select Saute function; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Place the brown rice, salsa, kidney beans, corn and chicken stock in the instant pot. Stir to combine.
• Nestle the chicken breasts (leave them whole so they won't get dry during cooking) down in the rice/liquid mixture. Sprinkle the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt partly over the chicken and partly over the liquid/rice mixture. Spread out the spices and mix some in with the liquid with spoon. (This doesn't have to be precise. Just get some in with the rice and some on the chicken.)
• Secure the lid and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 24 minutes (select Manual and then dial up or down to get to the correctly number of minutes; the IP will start on it's own).
• Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release the rest of the pressure. Remove the chicken breasts and shred into bite-sized pieces. Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in the chicken and shredded cheese.
• Serve topped with cheese, hot sauce and chips for dipping. Enjoy!

INSTANT POT CHICKEN ADOBO AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 6-quart multicooker set to the high "Saute" setting. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, add chicken to pot, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Remove all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot.
• Add scallion pieces, garlic, chiles, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and bay leaves to pot. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and 1/4 cup water; nestle chicken into rice. Secure lid of multicooker.
• Switch to "Pressure Cook" setting, adjust pressure to high, and set timer for 8 minutes. Once cycle is complete, allow pressure valve to release naturally. Once all steam has been released, carefully remove lid. Discard bay leaves. A thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken (near but not touching bones) should register 165 degrees. Serve chicken over rice and top with thinly sliced, green scallions.

INSTANT POT EASY SESAME CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a gallon-sized resealable bag, mix together 2 Tablespoons cornstarch with salt and pepper.
• Add in chicken pieces to bag, seal, and shake until chicken is completely coated with cornstarch (if you need to add more cornstarch to make sure all chicken is covered, feel free).
• Plug in your Instant Pot and push "saute" button. Add in 1 1/2 Tablespoons of sesame oil to the Instant Pot and let it heat up.
• Once the oil is hot, add in the coated chicken pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until all sides of the chicken start to turn golden-brown.
• In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, ketchup, red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken pieces. Stir gently so that all the chicken pieces are covered in sauce.
• Place lid on Instant Pot and seal. Make sure that your valve is in the "seal" position and not the "vent" position.
• Push the "manual" button and then set for 3 minutes.
• The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to pressurize and then it will start the 3 minute cooking time.
• Once the 3 minutes are up, do a quick release (move the valve from "seal" to "vent") and let all the pressure out. Once the steam has stopped coming out of the vent, remove the lid.
• Add in the remaining sesame oil and honey and mix in with the chicken.
• In another small bowl, mix together water with the remaining cornstarch. Pour in with the chicken, and gently stir to cover chicken. Push the "saute" button again and let the sauce thicken (should only take 2-3 minutes).
• Serve over rice and top with sesame seeds.