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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-6 lbs chicken pieces
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 small onion roughly chopped
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2-3 sprigs thyme
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic smashed
  • 1 C white rice long grain

Instructions
 

  • Heat the pressure cooker by pressing the chicken/meat button.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and the smoked paprika.
  • Add the oil to coat the bottom of the pot.
  • Brown each piece of chicken on both sides, individually and set aside.
  • Add the onion, thyme, rosemary and garlic to the pot.
  • Place the chicken back in the pot with the larger pieces on the bottom.
  • Press the keep warm/cancel button.
  • Press the soup/stew button and adjust the timer to 30 minutes.
  • Place the lid on the unit and turn the steam release valve to the locked position.
  • Once the timer has counted down to zero, carefully release the steam and remove the lid.
  • Take the chicken out, leaving the liquid. Set the chicken in a dish to keep warm.
  • Remove the onions, garlic, rosemary and thyme with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Pour the rice into the pot with the left over liquid and stir.
  • Place the lid back on the unit and turn the steam release valve to the locked position.
  • Hit the keep warm/cancel button.
  • Select the rice/risotto button.
  • Once the timer has counted down, release the steam and take the lid off.
  • Serve the chicken and rice with your favorite veggie and bread.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com