Dreamy Chicken and Rice
This rich and creamy one-pot *dreamy chicken and rice* bursts with tender chicken, fluffy rice, parmesan, garlic, and a bright hint of lemon in every comforting bite.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup chopped white onion about 1 medium
- 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic about 4 cloves
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
- 3-4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add butter and let it melt.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent (~5 minutes).
- Add chicken; sauté until opaque on all sides (~5 minutes).
- Stir in rice, broth, and lemon juice; scrape bottom to loosen bits.
- Seal lid and pressure cook on High for 8 minutes.
- Allow a 2-minute natural release, then quick release and open lid.
- Stir in parmesan, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, then serve warm.
Notes
For firmer rice use 3 cups broth; for soupier, 4 cups. Rinse rice first for fluffiness.
