Go Back
+ servings
Chicken and rice in the instant pot with wooden spoon digging in

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice a family-friendly one pot dinner that takes just minutes to prep. It's dairy and gluten-free, and it's ready in about 1 hour!
0
reviews

Leave a Review »

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots chopped into 1/2" pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups long grain brown rice do not use quick cooking brown rice or white rice
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken stock do not add salt if you're not using low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos sub with soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas slightly thawed
  • freshly chopped parsley, for serving optional

Instructions 

  • Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and carrot and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the onion has softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, 3 medium carrots, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add the rice, chicken broth, coconut aminos, thyme, salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Make sure all of the rice is submerged. Place the chicken breasts on top and secure the lid. Turn the valve to the sealing position and select High Pressure for 20 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure. When the cooking time has finished, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then turn the pressure valve to the open position and remove the lid when safe to do so.
    2 cups long grain brown rice, 4 cups low sodium chicken stock, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and chop. Place the peas on top of the rice and place the lid over the top while you chop the chicken. Once the peas are warmed through, add the chicken back to the pot and stir gently to combine. Adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve topped with freshly chopped parsley, if desired and enjoy!
    1 cup frozen peas, freshly chopped parsley, for serving

Notes

  • Pro tip: Be sure to use long grain brown rice for this recipe. Quick cooking brown rice or any variety of white rice will not work as it will cook up much too quickly. Wild rice would be a great substitute!
  • Coconut aminos are a gluten-free, paleo alternative to soy sauce, which I added for a savory flavor boost.  Reduced sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce or tamari are great options.
  • Customize this dish with your favorite veggies, herbs and seasonings!
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 551mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Did you try this recipe?Be sure to tag @flavorthemoments with the hashtag #flavorthemoments on Instagram so I can see what you made!