Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken and Rice with Seasonal Vegetables
A delightful and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant seasonal vegetables, all cooked together in an Instant Pot for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1 cup) long-grain white rice
- (2 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- (1) medium onion, diced
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1) medium zucchini, diced
- (1) medium bell pepper, diced
- (1 teaspoon) dried Italian herbs
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 cups) fresh basil, chopped
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 2
Add 1 medium onion, diced, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Stir in 3 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 4
Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add 1 cup long-grain white rice, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 medium zucchini, diced, and 1 medium bell pepper, diced. Stir to combine.
- 6
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes on high pressure.
- 7
Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- 8
Open the lid and stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
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