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

  1. 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.

  2. Stir in the rinsed rice, lemon juice, and broth: 3 cups gives firmer rice; 4 cups gives a softer result. Scrape the bottom thoroughly.

  3. Seal and pressure-cook on High for 8 minutes. Allow exactly 2 minutes of natural release, then carefully quick-release the remainder.

  4. 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 →