Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and guarantees to warm your heart with every creamy bite. Sit back and enjoy the aroma as it fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (no thawing needed)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt butter and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts; sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in rinsed rice and chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom.
- Close lid securely and set pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform quick release of pressure. Stir in heavy cream, frozen peas, and carrots until combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting chicken with turkey or adding your favorite vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or reheat gently with a splash of broth.