![]() Since this chicken and rice contains whole grain brown rice, protein and vegetables, it can be a meal on its own. To learn more about cooking rice in the Instant Pot, see my recipes for Instant Pot Rice and Instant Pot Brown Rice.Or stir a few handfuls of chopped fresh spinach into the finished dish. The broccoli will get too mushy if you pressure cook it along with everything else. To add broccoli, stir in some steamed broccoli after pressure cooking. If you want more veggies, try adding a chopped bell pepper along with the carrots.This will ensure that you don’t get the Instant Pot burn message during the pressure cooking time. When you add the broth to the pot, be sure to scrape up any bits stuck to bottom of your Instant Pot with a spoon or spatula before adding the chicken.Be sure to rinse the rice well before cooking.Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces and stir it back into the Instant Pot.Put the lid back on the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes to heat the peas through. Remove the chicken to a clean cutting board.Quick release any remaining pressure by carefully moving the valve to the venting position.Let the pot naturally release for 10 minutes.Pressure cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.Put the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.Stir well and scrape up any bits of food that are stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add the brown rice, Dijon, seasonings and chicken broth.Sauté the onion and carrots in the Instant Pot using the sauté function.If you are new to cooking with an Instant Pot, you might find my guide about how to use an Instant Pot helpful. Find the full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below. Rinse the rice and set it aside to drain. To get ready, you can chop the onion and carrots, peel the garlic, and have your seasonings ready to go. I recommend having all of your ingredients ready before you start cooking because the prep for this recipe moves quickly once you start sautéing the vegetables. Parmesan Cheese: This dish is extra delicious served with grated Parmesan cheese.Frozen Peas: To add more veggies and a pop of color.Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted, with no change in the recipe cook time. Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts provide lean protein.I recommend using low sodium chicken broth so that you can control the amount of salt in the finished dish. Chicken Broth: The broth is the liquid that allows the Instant Pot to reach pressure, and it also absorbs into the rice as it cooks. ![]() Seasonings: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper are used to season the chicken and rice.Dijon Mustard: Dijon enhances the flavor, but it does not make the finished dish taste like mustard. ![]() White rice cooks much faster in the Instant Pot and could burn with the cook time used in this recipe.
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