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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (plus 5-10 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

An easy Instant Pot dinner made with tender chicken thighs, perfectly cooked rice, parmesan cheese and savory herbs for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp Better than Bouillon chicken base
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups converted rice
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dried parmesan

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the butter and let it melt. Add in the onion and saute for about 4-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  2. Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
  3. Add in the vinegar, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, thyme and garlic powder.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. when time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. 
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Instant Pot