One Pot Chicken Rice Instant Pot
A simple and flavorful one pot chicken and rice recipe made quickly in the Instant Pot. Tender chicken thighs cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and fluffy rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat the olive oil.
Season the chicken thigh pieces with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken to the Instant Pot and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat with the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
Add the browned chicken pieces back into the pot along with the diced carrot, frozen peas, paprika, thyme, and turmeric. Stir gently to combine.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing’.
Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode and set the timer for 8 minutes.
When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot.