Instant Pot Chicken & Rice
  1. Set an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker to 'Sauté' mode and heat oil.

  2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper.

  3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then rub all over with seasoning mixture.

  4. Cook chicken in pot, turning halfway through, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes per side (it won’t be fully cooked through). Transfer to a plate.

  5. In pot, combine onion, carrot, and bell pepper; season with a pinch of salt.

  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

  7. Add garlic and oregano and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

  8. Add ¼ cup broth, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot, and cook, stirring frequently, until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.

  9. Add rice and remaining 1 ¼ cups broth and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper, if needed.

  10. Return chicken to pot along with any drippings.

  11. Cover, set to 'Pressure Cook,' and cook on High for 4 minutes.

  12. Natural release for 10 minutes before releasing remaining pressure.

  13. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces.

  14. Transfer rice mixture to a platter and fluff rice.

  15. Top with chicken and parsley.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m

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