INSTANT POT® GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN AND RICE

Instant Pot® Garlic-Herb Chicken and Rice image

Delicious one-pot chicken and rice meal that everyone will love! I used my 6-quart Instant Pot® for this recipe.

Provided by Angela Giannetti Snyder

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
½ tablespoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon ground thyme
½ tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

Rinse rice in a colander until the water runs clear. Let soak while you prepare the rest.
Mix lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a small bowl. Rub over chicken thighs.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add the oil when pot is hot. Add seasoned chicken to the pot and sear, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
Melt butter in the pot, add onion, and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, watching carefully as it will brown fast. Add oregano, thyme, dried parsley, paprika, and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder. Mix well. Add rice and roast, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken in a single layer; add any liquid made while resting.
Close and lock the lid. 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 for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Let rest for an additional 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 918.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g