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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice Recipe is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken thighs are seasoned to perfection and cooked on top of a bed of flavorful rice, all in one pot!
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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

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place rice in the Instant Pot and pour chicken broth over it.
  • Arrange seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Remove chicken thighs and fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Serve chicken thighs on a bed of rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. You can also add vegetables like peas or carrots to the rice for extra flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Easy, Instant Pot, Rice
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