Easy Instant Pot Recipes – Delicious Meal Ideas

Craving a quick and flavorful meal that practically cooks itself? This Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice recipe is your new weeknight hero! Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bright lemon-garlic flavors come together in one pot for an incredibly delicious and easy dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup water
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and brown for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth and water, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze and release any browned bits.
4. Stir in the rinsed rice. Gently place the browned chicken pieces on top of the rice. Do not stir.
5. Secure the lid and set the vent to ‘Sealing’. Select ‘Pressure Cook’ (or ‘Manual’) on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
6. Once cooking is complete, allow for a 5-minute Natural Release, then carefully move the vent to ‘Venting’ for a Quick Release of any remaining pressure.
7. Carefully open the lid. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Fluff the rice and chicken with a fork.
8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious one-pot meal!