Want to make this recipe in the crock pot? CLICK HERE. Okay! We are carrying on with my quest to bring you guys all the easy dinners this fall. Because is anyone else’s family on the struggle bus with their new fall schedules? Ours is kicking us. Like really kicking us. So this easy dinner business is a must. When I have asked what people want in their easy dinners, I’ve heard more Instant Pot recipes! I totally hear that. I make my Instant Pot Chicken Tacos all the time because once I start up the Instant Pot I can help the kids with the homework or do some dishes that have piled up. I can’t get enough easy Instant Pot chicken recipes. This one is a little different in that we make Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (click that to get the full tutorial) while the recipe cooks so that this recipe can be totally from scratch and we can control the flavors a little. BUT! There is going to be a box at the bottom to show you how to make this recipe much easier and we will take out that step. Because sometimes I like everything from scratch and sometimes I like things to be as easy as possible. Should we jump right in?
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
I took some step by step photos of this guy for you. But this is the gist of it: It’s a really easy meal that is warming, comforting, and delicious.
Tips and Tricks for this Easy Instant Pot Recipe
Make sure your chicken isn’t too thick. Chicken breasts these days can be VERY thick. If I happen to buy bigger breasts, I cut them in half (butterfly style) so they are no more than an inch and a half thick at the thickest point. This makes them cook more consistently in the Instant POt. Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” while you are peeling and chopping your carrots. That saves you the time of waiting for it to read “Hot.” Watch your butter carefully once you put it in, moving it around so it does not burn. Read the recipe carefully. If this is your first time making this instant pot chicken and rice casserole recipe, make sure to read the recipe carefully. You are doing a natural release for the Instant Pot, but only for 10 minutes.
How to Make this Recipe Easier
This is what you were waiting for, right? Here are a few corners we can cut. Because I would hate you to miss out on Instant Pot Chicken and Rice because it takes too much time. With those two steps, the only real hands on work you are doing is cutting chicken at the end!
A Note About Salt
Because different chicken stocks vary GREATLY in their salt content, I left any additional salt out of this recipe. This may mean that your recipe turns out perfect, and it may mean that you need to add up to a teaspoon of salt at the end. Trust your tastebuds, my friends.
Other Instant Pot Favorites
If you are loving on your Instant pot like me, then some other great pressure cooker dinners you can make are:
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup: This is one of our favorite recipes! I have a crockpot version as well.Instant Pot Beef Stew: This is the ultimate in comfort food!Instant Pot Meatballs and Pasta Recipe: I totally love this recipe. It’s total comfort food.
Other Easy Dinner Ideas
And if you are looking for other easy dinners in general, you have come to the right place!
ONE POT CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA! This is one pot, just about 30 minutes, and everyone loves it!SHEET PAN CHICKEN AND VEGGIES: One of my newer recipes, this is going to be a huge hit in your house.EASY TOP ROUND ROAST BEEF RECIPE: This recipe doesn’t get enough credit! Only 5 minutes of prep. If you are nervous about roast beef, don’t be!EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI: My middle kiddo DEVOURED this 25 minute dinner.
If you make this chicken and rice in the instant pot make sure to leave me a comment and let me know how it goes! And tell me what else you are looking for in dinner recipes!
