Name: Instant Pot Chicken Vegetables and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Instant Pot DUO; Inner Cooking Pot; Silicone Lid; Spoon Ladles; Serving casserole; Serving bowls; Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder; 1 ¾ cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 1 large onion, diced; 2 bell peppers, seeded and diced; 1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 3 large chicken breasts, diced; 2 cups sweet corn kernels

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Whether you’re hunting for an easy recipe for dinner or are just craving for some comfort food, this easy Instant Pot chicken and rice recipe has you covered.

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Can I Cook Rice & Meat at the Same Time?
Will My Rice Burn in the Instant Pot?
Serving Suggestions & Ideas
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Packed with the goodness of chicken and the perfectly cooked grains of rice mixed with some crunchy veggies- that’s what this easy instant pot recipe is all about.

It’s super simple, takes just a few minutes to prep, and is the perfect dinner option for the entire family especially when you’re in a time crunch, but still don’t want to opt for a takeout.

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Can I Cook Rice & Meat at the Same Time?

One of the most common questions most people tend to have while using their instant pot is if they can cook their meat and rice in the same pot, at the same time, and make sure they’re cooked to perfection.

Well, yes, you can. It is definitely possible to save up on a little bit of extra time and do just that.

All you need to do is first add your meat to the bottom layer of the pot, then place a steamer rack over it, and then place a bowl of soaked rice on it in a heatproof bowl before you put on the lid.

It should take around 10 minutes to cook your rice (depending on the quantity), and then you can remove the bowl and allow the meat underneath to cook completely (if it hasn’t already).

This is of course, for those recipes that call for the meat and the rice to be cooked separately. Not this one though.

Will My Rice Burn in the Instant Pot?

A lot of first timers may find it tricky to get their rice to cook perfectly in their instant pot.

Some might even end up burning their rice, and if that’s the case with you, you might be surprised to know that it is just one teeny tiny mistake that could be causing it.

You might not be adding enough liquid into it, which might not be creating enough steam for it to come up to pressure. This, in turn, causes the bottom of your instant pot to get too hot, causing your rice to burn.

Just remember to add in a little more liquid into the pot than you usually do, especially when you’re cooking foods that have high starch content- like rice or beans, and you should be sorted.

Serving Suggestions & Ideas

So now that you’re all set to give this easy instant pot chicken and rice recipe a try, you might be wondering about some good side dishes to go along with it.

A light salad packed with veggies like lettuce, cucumber, olives, pomegranate seeds and apple could be a great side to such a dish.

You could also have a side of grilled veggies or a light soup to go along with it.

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Yield: Serves 4

Instant Pot Chicken Vegetables and Rice

Whether you’re hunting for an easy recipe for dinner or are just craving for some comfort food, this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe has you covered.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 19 minutes

Ingredients

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Instructions

In this order – add chicken stock, lemon juice, Herbes de Provence, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper, basmati rice and chicken breasts to the Instant Pot.
Cover your Instant Pot, seal, select pressure cook / manual setting, high pressure and set the timer for 4 minutes.
When done, quickly release the pressure, open the pot and add the sweetcorn on top, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve with topping of your choice.

Notes

FAQs

Can my dog eat Chicken Vegetables and Rice? Of course, this recipe is quite harmless for your dog, you just have to remove the garlic and lemon first to avoid giving him a bad time. The diet of dogs is based mainly on meat, but they can consume 10% of their diet in fruits, and vegetables. Keep in mind that garlic and onion in large quantities or served daily can poison your pet. Also, the acidity of the lemon can affect his stomach.
Can my cat eat Chicken Vegetables and Rice? Yes, your cat can eat chicken, most vegetables and rice without any problem. Just remember that garlic in large quantities or served daily can have a toxic effect on your cat.