Description
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring succulent chicken thighs nestled in fluffy rice infused with savory broth. This one-pot recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its inviting aroma and rich flavors, this dish will warm your heart and impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saut? mode. Heat olive oil and add diced onion and minced garlic; saut? until fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them skin-side down in the pot; brown for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and add rice and chicken broth to the pot, stirring gently.
- Nestle chicken back into the pot on top of the rice mixture.
- Close the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for another 10 minutes before venting remaining steam.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg