Instant Pot Seasoned Chicken and Rice Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Instant Pot Seasoned Chicken and Rice recipe. Tender chicken thighs seasoned to perfection are paired with fluffy brown rice cooked in a savory broth. This one-pot dish is a convenient and delicious option for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Seasoning Mix:
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups long-grain brown rice, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Combine smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Season chicken thighs with the mixture.
- Sear the Chicken: Brown seasoned chicken thighs in oil in the Instant Pot.
- Saute Onions: Saute diced onions until soft and fragrant.
- Prepare Rice: Rinse brown rice thoroughly until water runs clear.
- Cook Rice and Chicken: Add water, chicken broth, and rice to Instant Pot. Place seared chicken on top. Cook on manual high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Natural Release: Allow pressure to release naturally for up to 20 minutes.
- Final Steps: Remove chicken, fluff rice, and serve with veggies.
Notes
- This recipe yields a generous amount of cooked rice, perfect for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 738 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 915mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 151mg
