Instant Pot Chicken and Rice | Pressure Cooker Chicken Casserole Recipe

Looking for the perfect comfort meal? Simply want something the whole family will eat? Make this delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe that will be a total fan favorite! You can feel good about this, knowing there are no canned soups in your chicken casserole.

Do you know that chicken and rice casserole you may have grown up with? The one that uses canned mushroom soup? The one that says comfort food to you?

This is my healthier take on that. Why serve your family a meal full of processed foods and preservatives, and canned condensed soups?

Get a meal full of flavor with the help of some yummy veggies. An easy, healthy meal on your table in no time with the help of your Instant Pot.

Why This Is The Best Instant Pot Chicken And Rice Recipe

• Fast. Ready in less than 30 minutes with your Instant Pot.
• Easy. No hassle in this pour and cook recipe.
• Family-friendly. Great kid-friendly flavors.
• Versatile. Switch up the spices and vegetables to make it your own.
• Inexpensive. A very budget-friendly meal.
• Little Cleanup. Only one pot to clean up.
• Comfort food. Even though you may never have had this exact combination of ingredients before, if you grew up in the United States, many of you will taste comfort food as soon as you take your first bite of this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole.

Can You Cook Rice And Meat At The Same Time In The Instant Pot?

You absolutely can. And you should. I have a video that explains how to use pot in pot cooking and it is a lifesaver. No need to dirty multiple pans and double the cooking time.

But in this recipe, you will be cooking the two together. This allows the chicken and rice and veggies to flavor each other and you can cook everything for this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe at once with the help of your Instant Pot.

Can You Use Frozen Chicken In The Instant Pot?

Yes! My favorite thing about the Instant Pot is how it saves the day when you forget to thaw meat to make dinner. However, if you freeze chicken using my method, it will cook even faster. Here's how I do it:

• Cut. Slice your chicken into smaller, easier to manage chunks.
• Portion. Place your desired serving size in a freezer-safe bag.
• Lay Flat. Lay chicken flat in your freezer so that it doesn't freeze in one big clump.
• Date. Put the date on your baggie so you eat your frozen chicken in a safe timeframe.

How To Make Chicken And Rice In The Instant Pot

1. SAUTÉ butter, garlic, onions, and mushrooms in the Instant Pot.
2. Add the main ingredients. Pour in the chicken, rice, salt, pepper, and broth.
3. Add vegetables. Place peas and carrots on top. Layer the spinach leaves on top. Do not stir.
4. Cook on manual pressure for 4 minutes, and then allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
5. Cheesy goodness. Stir in cheese carefully so not to break the rice.
6. Garnish. Garnish with parsley and ground pepper.

Can I Double This Casserole Recipe?

Yes, you can double the recipe without increasing the time. Your electric pressure cooker will just take longer to come to pressure, but the cooking time will be the same.

Please note: double everything except the water. For 2 cups of rice, use 1.75 cups of water.

Why Did My Rice Burn In The Instant Pot?

In most cases, if your rice burns in the Instant Pot, it is because you don't have enough thin cooking liquid in the pot for it to come to pressure properly.

If you're having issues with your rice cooking correctly in the Instant Pot, take a minute to read How To Make Instant Pot Rice. It's really a breeze once you get the hang of it.

Tips and Tricks for This Creamy Chicken And Rice Recipe

• Cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces for faster cooking.
• Pour whatever veggies you have in your freezer (except the starchy ones) for a true pour and cook recipe.
• Just be careful to NOT stir the rice and vegetables. Not only will this keep things from burning, but you will also keep your veggies from overcooking.
• Skip the meat for a great Vegetarian Instant Pot recipe. You could double the mushrooms in this case.
• Use chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs in this Instant Pot Chicken and rice recipe if you prefer.
• You can also use large chunks of leftover, cooked chicken. In this case, you may want to use chicken broth, to add more flavor.
• If you double the recipe, use 1.75 cups of water or broth and keep cooking time the same.

Want More One Pot Instant Pot Recipes?

• Instant Pot Butter Chicken is an easy 30-minute dinner and you can make rice on top of it, as the video shows.
• Pressure Cooker Rice and Dal is a great vegetarian rice dinner.
• This Lebanese Lentil and Rice dish is another great Vegetarian Instant Pot recipe.
• Instant Pot Indian Khichadi is comfort food in a bowl!
• Instant Pot Risotto with Shrimp is another one-pot comfort meal.
• Buffalo chicken casserole for the days you want low carb recipes
• You might also like low carb Chicken Biryani that uses riced cauliflower.
• Chicken and Mushrooms are a great combo.
• My kids love Instant Pot Pork Chops with Rice and Vegetables
• Zucchini Lasagna- You won't even miss the pasta.
• Haluski Recipe - A wonderful cabbage and noodles recipe.

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Originally Published June 6, 2020

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