Easy and Delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Stracciatella Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Stracciatella recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy rice, and flavorful broth. With the help of an Instant Pot, you can have this comforting Italian dish on the table in no time. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors of the broth. The addition of egg and Parmesan cheese gives the dish a creamy and velvety texture. This is a perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly day or to enjoy as a satisfying dinner any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat the olive oil.
2. Add the chicken pieces, onion, and garlic to the Instant Pot. Sauté until the chicken is browned and the onion is softened.
3. Add the Arborio rice to the Instant Pot and stir to coat the rice with the oil.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir.
5. Close the Instant Pot lid, making sure the pressure valve is set to 'Sealing'.
6. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Open the Instant Pot lid and set it to 'Sauté' mode again.
9. Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture into the Instant Pot, stirring gently to create strands of stracciatella.
10. Continue cooking on 'Sauté' mode for another 2-3 minutes, until the stracciatella has thickened slightly.
11. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
12. Serve the Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Stracciatella hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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