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Instant Pot Chicken & Mushroom Rice

Easy Instant Pot Chicken & Mushroom Rice That Bursts with Flavor

This Instant Pot Chicken & Mushroom Rice is a creamy, comforting dish combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy rice, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Rice
  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs Choose thighs for juicy, tender meat.
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Provides fluffy grains.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Use broth to enrich the rice.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Helps brown the chicken.
For the Mushrooms & Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms Earthy and meaty, complements the chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Adds sweetness and aroma.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Infuses flavor.
Seasonings & Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Adds fragrance.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Gather and chop onions, mushrooms, and garlic, then trim and season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Heat olive oil in your Instant Pot on Sauté mode, then brown thighs for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Stir in onions, garlic, and mushrooms; cook for about 3 minutes until softened and aromatic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add long-grain white rice, sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme, then stir gently to combine.
  6. Seal the lid, set pressure to High for 5 minutes, and let the Instant Pot cook.
  7. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining steam.
  8. Open the lid, fluff rice gently with a fork, then sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: garnish with lemon zest for a bright finish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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