This Instant Pot Garlic Herb Chicken and Rice recipe is a simple and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for a family dinner. The chicken is marinated in a garlic and herb mixture, then cooked with rice and broth in the Instant Pot. The result is a tender and flavorful chicken with perfectly cooked rice. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that can be easily made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and rub the garlic herb mixture over them.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides for about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts and set aside.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
- Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the Instant Pot and slice them into thin pieces.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it topped with sliced chicken breasts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.