Instant Pot Chicken and Rice: An Easy 30-Minute One-Pot Meal

[@MummyforLife]

My youngest fussy eater made this with me. All 5 children loved it, and so did my husband! Totally win! 🎉 Thanks a million ☘️

[@AMindFullMom]

Oh I love hearing this! I am thrilled your family enjoyed and your youngest helped you cook. That is one way to help your picky eater try new things.

[@before120]

Oh, wow I just tried this instant pot recipe recipe and omg! I've never been successful cooking rice in the instant pot but not only is it a success, the chicken, and the rice, too, is remarkably moist and fluffy and delicious. Thank you so much!

[@AMindFullMom]

YAY!! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed so much!

[@IrayNYC]

I made this with my mom in our instant pot and it was amazing!!!

[@AMindFullMom]

I love hearing that! Thanks for sharing!

[@Brauma54]

We make IP C&R often. Maybe every other week. I hadn’t added the peas. I’ll try that next time. A couple things we do differently: we add at least a full onion. Large chopped. It becomes transparent and sweet and really adds to the dish (but we really love onions). We also use boneless skinless thighs. I braise them in sauté mode whole, remove them and sweat the onions. Deglaze then add the thighs back in, uncut. Add rice and cook on high for 8 minutes and natural release for 10 minutes. Fluff with two big forks and the chicken shreds up so nicely! This makes a wonderful comfort meal.

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you for sharing your modifications!

[@nycnative6054]

I made it today very delicious!! Thanks for the recipe

[@AMindFullMom]

My pleasure 😊

[@sofiyaelmi448]

Amazing, thanks a lot!

[@AMindFullMom]

You are welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed

[@lifemementos7856]

Our Instant Pot is being delivered today! Cant wait to try this recipe out!

[@AMindFullMom]

So exciting! I hope you find many recipes here to enjoy (including this rice and chicken) A great place to start with a new instant pot is this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faS7YYulfMeVacU Reach out with questions any time!

[@zachhenderson7982]

Love your videos. So simple, to the point, and relaxing. I'm always nervous to try new recipes as I can't afford to waste food, but you've never steered me wrong. Hope you have a wonderful day

[@AMindFullMom]

You are so welcome! I love hearing you are enjoying my recipes and videos!

[@melisma99]

This is my new go-to instant pot recipe. Super easy to modify meat/spices and my family loves it every time. Thanks for something delicious and basic but not boring

[@AMindFullMom]

You are so welcome!

[@capefusionkitchen]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I've been trying (and failing) for a long time to make one pot chicken and rice meals using both stovetop and IP. I tried your method today and it was perfect! I just left out the parmesan because I didn't think it matched with the spices I used. My picky toddler loved it. I found your channel while searching for Instant Pot chicken and rice meals after a massive failure last week from an internet recipe. I'm now binge watching all videos and excited to try more of your recipes ❤❤

[@AMindFullMom]

Awesome! I test my recipes so many time to ensure great results. I am thrilled you found this to be the case!

[@sitnspin1819]

I started looking for vids for Instant Pot as soon as I ordered mine. I found you and your vids are ideal!

[@AMindFullMom]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@amesstoday]

Thank you for this video. Oh, happy New years eve 2022. My New Years eve dinner was you chicken and rice. Eventhough I had to eliminate some ingredients; your technique was perfect! I just didn't have some of the ingredients. Your technique was perfect. Happy new year 2023 to you and your family.

[@AMindFullMom]

Happy new year to you and your family as well! I am so happy you enjoyed this chicken and rice.

[@Er-sv5tn]

Looks really simple and good, I like my chicken and rice more saucy so I would probably add a little more broth.😊

[@AMindFullMom]

Hope you enjoy

[@joanwalford1959]

Looks tasty.

[@AMindFullMom]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@azdh85224]

Looks delicious!

[@AMindFullMom]

It is! I hope you give it a try!

[@felicityparrott6030]

Could I use brown rice instead and add some more vegetables?

[@AMindFullMom]

As much as I love whole grains, this is one recipe in which it is crucial to use long-grain white rice or jasmine rice, not brown rice. The chicken would be overcooked and become dried out in the time it takes brown rice to cook. But feel free to add in up to 2 cups of more veggies.

[@sherryliberto6749]

Very delicious looking. Thanks for sharing your recipes. Oh by the way, good to see you. Have a super fantastic day Sherry 💗

[@AMindFullMom]

Thanks so much! I hope you have a wonderful day yourself and give this recipe a try Sherry :)

[@joycemathew9426]

can basmati rice be used and will it cook as well as jasmine/long grain rice?

[@AMindFullMom]

Yes, definitely

[@edwardshaver7397]

I love your channel. Micky from Virginia.

[@AMindFullMom]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@margueritelahaye7457]

This looks like my kind of one-pot dinner. Is it OK to use long grain parboiled white rice?

[@AMindFullMom]

Hi Marguerite! For this recipe to work, you need to use long-grain rice that is not parboiled.

[@thatgirl626]

Think I’ll,give this a try, will,add a little sesame oil

[@AMindFullMom]

I hope you enjoy!

[@hannahjessel6552]

If I want to add green beans and frozen broccoli as well do I need to add more stock and increase the cooking time? More rice too? Thanks

[@AMindFullMom]

No need to change anything! I would recommend adding the frozen veggies right on top of the rice, along with a pinch of salt. Cook as directed.

[@hannahjessel6552]

⁠Thank you so much for your swift reply. If I’m doubling the recipe do I just add everything x 2? And can I just wear whole chicken thighs instead of pieces? Sorry about all the questions but I just recieved my indstapot yday and want to start with something easy. I have to cook for my parents too so I tend to batch cook and it’s going to be so much easier as I can spent a couple of days cooking one me using the slow cooker! I never knew this appliance existed til a few days, where have u been all my life and u !! 💖💖💖

[@AMindFullMom]

You are welcome. So to double this recipe, double the ingredients, and keep the cooking time the same. But keep in mind it will take longer to come to pressure and for pressure to release. You do need to cut the chicken up to ensure it fully cooks though. I hope you find many more recipes to enjoy! You may also like my IP Tips: amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-email/ @@hannahjessel6552

[@hannahjessel6552]

Ok thanks for your wonderful advice. I’ll visiting the link u put in for more ideas. What’s the point in books when we have people like u!!! Thanks so much again 💖💖💖

[@alanlevine3984]

That is a must try cuz.

[@AMindFullMom]

You will LOVE it!

[@ncsEsper]

Nice. The browning of the chicken doesn’t show on the video. Any thoughts?

[@AMindFullMom]

At the 2:06 marker, you can see the browned chicken.

[@stevet8121]

I want to cook this. Can I use minute rice?

[@AMindFullMom]

Not for this recipe. Minute rice is parboiled and will take less time and can often be mushy when pressure cooked. I haven't had much luck with it. Sorry

[@stevet8121]

Thank you for the reply. I'm sure you saved me some disappointment. @@AMindFullMom

[@i.l.3113]

I plan to make this in an 8qt Instant Pot for 12 people. How should I modify the ingredients and cooking time? I would appreciate your advice. Thank you. The recipe looks great!

[@AMindFullMom]

Hi there! You would need to double this recipe for 12 large servings (best done in an 8-quart Instant Pot) You will simply double the ingredients BUT keep the cooking time the same. It will take a bit longer to come to pressure and I would let pressure release for at least 20 minutes.

[@i.l.3113]

@@AMindFullMom You're a sweetheart! Thank you so much!

[@lizettebarrett9967]

What size instant pot do you have .

[@AMindFullMom]

I test all recipes in a 6 and 8 quart instant pot :)

[@edrudolph1]

I always enjoy your channel. I’m surprised the rice cooks so fast. When I cook rice by itself I usually have to do 7 minutes with natural release. Is there a reason it’s so fast in this recipe?

[@AMindFullMom]

First of all, thank you Ed! I love hearing you enjoy my channel. As for rice, I always have luck with 3 minutes on HIGH pressure (don't use rice button) with a 1:1 ratio. As long as you are not using warm liquid and using long-grain (not short-grain) rice, that should work for you.

[@edrudolph1]

@@AMindFullMom OK thanks for the reply, I'll give it a shot.

[@AMindFullMom]

@@edrudolph1 Happy to help!

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

@@edrudolph1 Your 7 min natural release is fool proof. 1 and 1/4 C liquid to 1 C rice. I've used the 3 or 4 with 10min release. It's ok but the 7 with natural is best for me.

[@novasingh]

What size is your insta pot?

[@AMindFullMom]

In this video I used a 6-quart. I test all my recipes in both a 6 and 8-quart.

[@bsworld2]

If you've got it, dissolve some saffron threads in the chicken broth before pouring it in. 😋

[@AMindFullMom]

Oh yes!!! Delish!

[@millenium2003]

whats your disease if you dont mind sharing?. i could tell there was something wrong before you said it in the video

[@AMindFullMom]

I have Cystic Fibrosis, which effects my lungs and pancreas (amount other organs). My main issues are lung infections and the inability to absorb fat or protein correctly.

[@rizdalegend]

Nobody cares about your condition, which makes me believe thats all you care about.

[@AMindFullMom]

Well, I mention it briefly and that is it. But it is a huge part of why I cook the way I do, so it is important to my story.

[@i.l.3113]

@@AMindFullMom Wow, that guy is such an ass! I care about you and your condition.

[@i.l.3113]

You are clearly a rude, insensitive jerk and I feel sorry for your son because you seem to lack sympathy.

[@faith3420]

@Aaron, what a totally inconsiderate comment. Just skip to another video ...... good grief!

[@user-rt7wi6sz2h]

Wow , I have never heard someone be so insensitive in my life! I also suffer from a chronic disease so I appreciate that you share this in the open. Keep on doing what you do and don’t mind people like this guy!