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Instant Pot Garlic Cheddar Chicken


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

An easy casserole loaded with cheddar, rice, chicken and then topped with a buttery bread crumb topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken base
  • 1 cup converted rice (or long grain white rice)
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 Tbsp dried onion
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into cubes) or chicken tenders
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Add water and chicken base into Instant Pot.
  2. Sprinkle in the rice, garlic powder, 2 Tbsp of the ranch dressing mix and dried onion. 
  3. Add the chicken into the Instant Pot and sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbsp of ranch dressing mix. 
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  5. Stir in half of the cheddar. Then sprinkle the rest of the cheddar on top. 
  6. In a small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the top. Use your air fryer lid to crisp up the top. Use the air fry setting at 400° F for 3 minute, or until crumbs are browned. 
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

To make in the oven: Heat oven to 375° F. In a square baking dish mix the 2 ½ cups of water, chicken base, chicken, rice, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, dry onions and half of the cheese. Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top. In a small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the top. Bake for about 5 more minutes, until crumbs are light golden brown. 

  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Instant Pot/Air Fryer Lid or Oven