I never get tired of creamy chicken and rice combinations, especially when they’re this easy. All 5 kids loved it, and that’s a pretty rare thing. My pickiest child has requested this for his birthday. I feel like I’ve accomplished a great thing. 🙂
Heat the Instant Pot on saute and cook until starting to soften:
1 T. butter
1 onion, diced
Add and stir until the chicken is partly cooked through, about 2-3 minutes:
1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast or thighs, bite-sized pieces (Chicken breast tends to overcook under pressure, so I’ve switched to using thighs whenever I can. They stay tender.)
3 cloves garlic
Add the following ingredients, put the lid on the pot, and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release:
2 t. Italian seasoning
1/2 t. pepper
1 t. salt
3 c. rice
4 1/2 c. chicken broth (I use water and powder, but homemade would be delicious too.)
When the pressure has released, open the pot and stir in the following:
3/4 c. heavy cream
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese (Any form will do. They will all melt into the rice and taste delicious.)
Serve creamy chicken and rice with a side of broccoli, spinach, or another favorite vegetable.
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
Equipment
- pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion diced
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rice
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the pressure cooker on "Saute" mode and cook the onion in butter until it starts to soften.1 tablespoon butter, 1 onion
- Add the garlic and chicken and stir until the meat is partially cooked, about 2-3 minutes.1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the seasonings, rice, and broth. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release.2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups rice, 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Stir the cream and Parmesan into the cooked chicken and rice. Serve with your favorite veggie.3/4 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Yummy, this looks like a good one! I’m going to try it! I snuck some cauliflower rice into a casserole I made yesterday and nobody even noticed haha…..winning! Love it when I can find a recipe everyone likes…makes dinner more enjoyable! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Kati! I hope you enjoy it.