Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice

Discover the ultimate one-pot comfort food with this Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice recipe, a quick and wholesome meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender, golden-browned boneless chicken thighs are nestled over a bed of fragrant long-grain rice, infused with aromatic spices like paprika, cumin, and thyme. The dish is brought together with the rich depth of chicken broth and a medley of colorful veggies—carrots, peas, and onions—for a balanced and satisfying meal. Cooked to perfection in just 20 minutes using your pressure cooker, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, it's a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Perfect for meal prep or an impressive dinner, this recipe offers incredible taste and convenience in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function and heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pressure cooker for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, garlic, and carrot to the pressure cooker. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the paprika, ground cumin, and dried thyme, cooking for another 30 seconds to release the aromas of the spices.

Step 5

Add the rice to the pressure cooker, stirring to coat it in the spices and oil.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pressure cooker to deglaze and remove any browned bits.

Step 7

Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the pressure cooker on top of the rice mixture.

Step 8

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and set it to high pressure for 8 minutes.

Step 9

Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes. Then perform a quick release to fully release any remaining pressure.

Step 10

Carefully open the lid and stir in the frozen peas. Close the lid again and let the residual heat warm the peas for 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful pressure cooker chicken and rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1251.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1533.0

Total Fat 73.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 500mg	0%
Sodium 3595.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 121.7g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 210.1mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2005.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 24.0%