Description
This Instant Pot Ranch Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful ranch seasoning, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Onion Mixture:
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)
Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half or milk)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brown Chicken: Brown chicken in Instant Pot on Saute mode, then remove.
- Cook Onions: Saute diced onions until soft, then deglaze pot.
- Add Ingredients: Return chicken to pot, sprinkle with ranch seasoning, add rice and broth.
- Pressure Cook: Close lid, set to manual for 8 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Shred chicken, add cream, cheese, stir until melted, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
