Description
Creamy Herb Chicken & Rice (Instant Pot) is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a luxuriously creamy sauce infused with fresh herbs. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, allowing you to impress your guests without the fuss. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to saut? mode and heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and herbs; saut? for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, coating it in the flavors. Add the chicken broth and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Nestle the chicken back into the pot on top of the rice. Close the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure, remove lid, and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Serve and enjoy! Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (280g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg