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Creamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

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A quick and comforting creamy chicken and rice recipe made in the Instant Pot, perfect for busy weeknights with tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a luscious creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook about 3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Place in pot and sear about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Add rice and chicken broth to the pot. Stir gently to combine, avoiding stirring too much to prevent rice sticking.
  5. Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 10 minutes.
  6. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  7. Open lid and immediately add softened cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir vigorously until cream cheese melts and coats chicken and rice.
  8. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen.
  9. Optional: shred chicken in pot before adding cream cheese for better texture.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Natural pressure release is important for tender rice. Shredding chicken after cooking helps distribute flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream or dairy-free alternative added after cooking. Brown rice requires longer cooking time (20 minutes) and more broth.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken and rice, creamy chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, one pot meal, comfort food

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