Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
Dinner Instant Pot
From 40 Aprons
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped white onion (approximately 1 medium onion)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (approximately 4 large cloves)
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (rinsed, see Notes)
- 3-4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice from approximately 1 large lemon)
- 1 cup shredded fresh parmesan (or grated, at room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
Directions
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Melt the butter using Sauté. Soften the onion and garlic about 5 minutes, then add the chicken pieces and cook about another 5 minutes, until opaque outside.
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Stir in the rinsed rice, lemon juice, and broth: 3 cups gives firmer rice; 4 cups gives a softer result. Scrape the bottom thoroughly.
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Seal and pressure-cook on High for 8 minutes. Allow exactly 2 minutes of natural release, then carefully quick-release the remainder.
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Stir well, using Sauté briefly if excess liquid remains. Fold in Parmesan, salt, and pepper and adjust to taste.
Directions are condensed cooking notes. Original recipe and notes →