Description
Cheesy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice offers an easy dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights. This family dinner comes together quickly with simple steps and minimal effort, making it a go-to one pot chicken dinner. Enjoy a tasty and comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs about 4 pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded about 1 cup
- 1 10-ounce bag frozen peas and carrots
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the cream cheese into four portions and allow it to soften at room temperature while preparing other ingredients.
- Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves. Cut the chicken thighs into pieces about 1 inch in size and season all over with one teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Set the Instant Pot to its highest Sauté setting and heat the olive oil until it shimmers. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring intermittently, until they become soft, which should take about three minutes. Then turn off the heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir them with the onions. Sprinkle the rice over the chicken along with the remaining half teaspoon of kosher salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and Dijon mustard, then pour this mixture over the rice without stirring.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and seal the valve. Cook on HIGH pressure for ten minutes; allow about twelve minutes for the pot to come up to pressure. Meanwhile, grate the sharp cheddar cheese.
- Once the cooking time ends, perform a quick pressure release.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese, grated cheddar, and frozen peas and carrots gently. Let the pot sit for five minutes, then stir again until the cream cheese is fully blended. Serve warm.
Notes
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American