This delicious Instant Pot chicken and brown rice meal is easy to put together, and it's very hands-off. A great recipe for nights when you're tired or have other things to tend to.

I made this one night when I was very tired and wanted something as quick and easy as possible.
I just chopped the few veggies and threw everything into the amazing Instant Pot!
I don't know about you, but I always have onions, carrots, garlic, chicken and rice on hand, and this recipe is a direct reflection of that.
I'm eating very simple these days, staying away from too many dried spices, in particular, as they can harbor mold, which I'm battling.
I hope you enjoy this one if you try it out!
Variations
The recipe below is the quickest and easiest way to make this. I've also added celery with great results.
A dark, leafy green could be stirred in at the end of cooking. The heat will sufficiently wilt and cook it down.
I love the taste of parmesan here, but I really think any cheese would work. Cheese adds flavor as well as a semi-creamy texture to the mix.
Parsley is my go-to herb of choice, but I think fresh basil would also be nice, especially with the parmesan.
More Instant Pot favorite
Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Brown Rice
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts roughly chopped into 2 inch cubes
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- ½ cup carrot chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups long grain brown rice rinsed and drained
- 3 cups water or broth
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'saute' and add in the oil and butter.
- Once melted, add in the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, just to get some color on it.
- Add in the veggies, salt, and pepper, and let everything cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and water.
- Seal and lock the lid making sure the vent is closed.
- Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Let the Pot naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.
- Manually release the remaining pressure.
- Stir in the cheese and parsley.
Notes
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If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
I am always looking for more recipes to try out in my Instant Pot. Thanks for visiting and sharing. #HomeMattersParty
Kerryanne
Lauren, this sounds like my kind of go-to recipe!
Thank you for sharing your instant pot chicken and rice recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring your recipe at tonight's party and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne