Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken and Rice
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice, infused with garlic flavor, all cooked in the Instant Pot for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- (1 cup) long-grain white rice
- (4 cups) chicken broth
- (1) medium onion, diced
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1 tsp) dried thyme
- (1 tsp) dried parsley
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1 cup) frozen peas
Instructions
- 1
Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
- 2
Once hot, add 1 medium onion, diced, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Stir in 4 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Season with 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 6
Add 1 cup long-grain white rice and stir to combine with the chicken and onion mixture.
- 7
Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and stir well to ensure the rice is submerged.
- 8
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes on high pressure.
- 9
Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- 10
Open the lid and stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup frozen peas until well combined.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
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