Description
Enjoy a cozy evening with One Pot Chicken and Rice, featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and vibrant vegetables. This forgiving recipe is perfect for quick dinners without sacrificing flavor, making it a go-to comfort meal for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- fresh herbs
- additional vegetables
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and the onion is translucent (2-3 min).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear them in the pot until lightly golden on each side (2-3 min).
- Pour in the rinsed rice and low-sodium chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, ensuring no bits are stuck.
- Lock the lid in place, set the pressure valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release to let out the steam. Carefully remove the lid, and stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and carrots until well mixed.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
Feel free to increase the variety of vegetables according to your preference.
Stir in fresh herbs before serving for a burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg