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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Recipe

This Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Recipe is a quick and easy meal that serves 4 people. It features tender chicken thighs seasoned with garlic and onion powder, cooked over a bed of fluffy white rice in a savory chicken broth. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the rice in the pressure cooker and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
  • Close the pressure cooker lid and set it to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before doing a quick release.
  • Serve the chicken and rice hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Easy Dinner, Pressure Cooker, Rice
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