Description
A heartwarming One-Pot Chicken and Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In your Instant Pot, add the seasoned chicken thighs, and brown them on both sides.
- Pour in the rice, picante sauce, and chicken broth, mixing it all together.
- Close the Instant Pot lid securely and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release to vent any remaining steam.
- Open the lid and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnishing as desired.
Notes
For added crunch, consider adding frozen peas or chopped bell peppers during the last minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg