Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe - A Pinch of Healthy (2024)

FAQs

Can you cook rice and meat at the same time in Instant Pot? ›

It all comes together in 1 pot (the instant pot!) and you won't believe how quick and easy this is. Traditionally, beef plov is made with white rice, but we used a brown rice which was perfect for the instant pot because it doesn't get mushy while the beef becomes melt-in-your mouth tender.

If your boneless chicken breast winds up with a weird, rubbery texture, it probably means that you need to cook it longer. In general, the Instant Pot does better with longer cook times for meat.

You can cook chicken breasts in whatever size instant pot you have. Just make sure you add at least 1 cup of liquid, and then place the chicken in the pot in a single layer.

Yes, I used my rice cooker all the time to cook raw meat. I've cooked fish, chicken and beef. I've also added pasta or rice and vegetables. I love it!

For tender grains of rice that easily separate, such as in a pilaf, use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice. You can also use another liquid like stock in this 2:1 ratio. For slightly chewier, fluffy white rice, use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice, or a 1.5:1 ratio.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir rice into beef; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water and seasoning packet from rice; cover skillet.

Because chicken breast is so lean, just a couple of extra minutes of cook time turns them from juicy to overcooked and dry.

While you may cover meat almost completely for a conventional braise, use just enough liquid for the cooker to reach pressure – during pressure cooking the meat will release it's own juice and braise in that flavorful liquid, instead.

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

One is having the chicken submerged in the liquid and the other option is placing the chicken on top of the trivet. Submerging the chicken method is great for shredding in enchiladas, etc; while cooking the chicken on the trivet creates a firmer chicken that can be sliced for salads, etc.

Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook chicken breast? ›

So can a Crock-Pot cook better chicken than an Instant Pot? Well, it really depends on what you're making. The Instant Pot cooks chicken much faster than its non-pressure counterparts, but the resulting texture isn't going to be the same as what you'd get with a slow cooker or Dutch oven.

To cook chicken in a pressure cooker, you will need to add at least a small amount of liquid, such as water or broth, to the pot. The exact cooking time will depend on the size and type of chicken pieces you are cooking, as well as the pressure cooker you are using.

Yep, chicken and rice is a solid meal choice for weight loss. Chicken is a great source of lean protein, meaning it'll supply more protein for less calories than other cuts of meat like lean steak or salmon. Plus, the combo of carbs and protein will keep you satisfied for hours.

Yes, absolutely. Chicken broth adds good flavor to rice.

It's Nutritious

Chicken and rice are also nutritious options. In addition to being a lean protein, chicken provides the body with vital vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; rice is a good source of more than 15 essential nutrients, as well.

Most definitely. A good tip to using a few dishes or pots to cook is to simply have your meat and rice together in the rice cooker.

All you have to do is add all the ingredients (rice, corn, thinly sliced beef and your sauce) in the rice cooker (or stovetop pot) and wait for the magic to happen! We are using short grain rice so the rice is tender and chewy (think sushi rice!) and the thinly sliced beef just melts in your mouth.

In fact, by using a steam basket for the veggies, you can steam vegetables and rice at the same time for a complete meal with minimal mess. Add an inch or two of water to the rice cooker, then insert a steamer basket. Place vegetables in a single layer in the steamer basket. Close the lid, and start the rice cooker.