Description
This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice is a quick, one-pot comfort meal that’s tender, creamy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines juicy chicken, rice, and a savory creamy sauce in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken chunks and cook 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Stir in heavy cream and frozen peas. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. You can also sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (plus pressure time)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot / Pressure Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: instant pot chicken rice, creamy chicken and rice, one pot meal, quick dinner
