Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe. Delicious chicken and cheesy rice combine for the the best meal with tons of flavor.
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
This is one of our favorite meals to serve on busy weeknights. The pressure cooker makes it all so easy and dinner can be ready in no time at all.
In fact, it is so easy that you only need 30 minutes to have a wonderful dinner sure to impress. My kids go crazy over this dish and they love when I make it.
Since it is so simple, I don’t mind making this meal frequently. It can be hard to find something we all enjoy and this meal was gobbled up by everyone.
This delicious recipe is definitely going on our regular menu plan rotation. You can’t go wrong with this delicious and inexpensive meal idea that everyone is going to absolutely love!
Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice will be a hit!
It is the best comfort food and the melted cheese with the rice taste amazing! My kids call it “cheesy rice” and I love that everyone enjoys this meal so much.
We like to serve these Delicious Roasted Green Beans with Cheesy Chicken and Rice. Another good side is steamed broccoli.
Learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for a quick and easy side dish. This recipe is so good that the kids don’t even seem to mind eating their veggies when paired with this tasty dish.
The instant pot makes this recipe so simple and easy that even on crazy days, I can easily throw this meal together. It helps so much having recipes like this to cook during hectic seasons of life.
Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is quick and budget friendly!
You only need 2 chicken breasts for this recipe so it is very frugal friendly. The rice and cheese really stretch the meat and make it easy to feed a big family.
I love meals that are easy on my grocery budget, taste amazing and only take a few minutes to prepare. Life is so busy and most of us are running from work and school to activities and more. Take out is so tempting on those crazy busy days.
Now, you can just throw everything in your instant pot and make this amazing dinner idea. Since it only takes 30 minutes to cook, you can have dinner ready in less time than going to the drive-thru and back home again.
Instant Pot Recipes Chicken and Rice make dinner time easy. Everyone is happy and full after this delicious and hearty meal.
Ingredients for Creamy Chicken and Rice Pressure Cooker:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (You can make homemade cream of chicken soup.)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese
How to make Instant Pot Chicken and Rice:
- Place everything but the white rice and the cheese in the Instant pot.
- Cover and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure for 30 minutes.
- Quick releasing to naturally release the pressure.
- Shred the chicken.
- Add in the cooked rice and the cheese. Stir to combine the bottom of the pot.
- Let sit until the cheese is melted and serve.
Serve warm. Salt and pepper Instant pot chicken to taste.
Serves 6.
You can add cups of water after pressure cooking if you like a thinner consistency. The cooked chicken turned out great and we loved the meal as is.
It is that simple and easy to make Instant pot Chicken and rice recipe!
The entire family will enjoy this quick and easy meal. Instant Pot chicken and rice turned out perfect.
You will be amazed just how simple this recipe is and how quick the pressure cooker brings it all together!
What variations can I try with Instant Pot Chicken and Rice with cream of chicken soup?
- Try cream of mushroom in the casserole.
- Make homemade cream of chicken soup.
- Substitute chicken thighs.
- Add frozen vegetables to the rice mixture.
- Add another 1/2 cups shredded cheese to the rice when finished cooking.
You need a pressure cooker for Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Recipe!
I am using an 8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart. I personally have an Instant Pot and so far I am loving it.
You can find the Instant pot on sale here. It’s really changed dinner time around here.
If you have been putting off trying an instant pot, I highly recommend going ahead and biting the bullet. I love using the pressure cooker when I don’t have much time.
It is perfect for frozen food or meals that normally take a while. You can toss everything in and have dinner ready in no time at all.
Those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer or wait until the last minute for dinner, the instant pot is your saving grace.
I am not exaggerating when I say it truly has changed meal time around here. We love ours!
Can I use frozen chicken in Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole?
Yes! You most definitely can use frozen chicken in this recipe and it still cooks super fast in the instant pot.
I do this frequently on those days when I forget to take something out of the freezer. It’s not a problem with my instant pot.
I can still have dinner ready and waiting on my family! There have been several times when I didn’t take any meat out and used frozen chicken.
No worries because it still turned out just amazing and I still had dinner on the table fast. You are going to love it!
Instant Pot Frozen Chicken and Rice is sure to impress.
Instant pot chicken and rice with frozen chicken is just as amazing and everyone will love this tasty meal. Kids love all the cheese, adults love it too.
This dish is even company worthy. Serve it for a few people or a crowd. Either way, it will be a success!
Tip for Chicken and Rice Instant Pot recipe:
I use a hand mixer to shred the chicken faster. It is so easy and one of my best time saving kitchen tips!
If you are not shredding your chicken this way, you are missing out. It can be done in a fraction of the time by doing it by hand.
Plus, I love the texture of the chicken when you use the hand mixer. Shred
Instant pot cheesy chicken and rice casserole is great on the budget.
I love to make meals that stretch our meat budget. With only 2 chicken breasts, this recipe is so frugal.
The rice really stretches the meat and makes a hearty and delicious meal for even a large crowd. Not only will your family enjoy this but it is perfect for guests.
We often use what we have in the freezer or what is on sale that week. This might mean instead of chicken breasts, I toss in chicken thighs.
I have even used a mix of the two. My family never even noticed.
By shopping when things are on sale I save money on groceries and it really helps our budget. Saving money and feeding a big family can be accomplished.
Everyone loves this delicious dish so it is on our permanent menu plan rotation.
In fact, I cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning! Save that money for a family vacation or maybe just some wiggle room in the budget.
Easy recipes like this keep my family happy and my grocery budget in good shape. This is how I keep our grocery budget reasonable.
Plus, being able to toss everything in the instant pot and have dinner ready in 30 minutes is a huge help and we are not tempted to get take out. Everyone is much happier with a delicious home cooked meal anyway.
Take out these days is not that fast and costs a small fortune. It is even more if you have 8 kids like I do. 🙂
Try Chicken and Rice Instant Pot recipe for a delicious meal.
Print this Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Recipe below:
Get dinner on the table fast with Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Recipe. Ready in only 30 minutes, Instant pot cheesy chicken and rice casserole is so simple.
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup You can make homemade cream of chicken soup.
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese
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Place everything but the white rice and the cheese in the Instant pot.
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Cover and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure for 30 minutes.
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Do a quick release to release the pressure on the instant pot.
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Shred the chicken.
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Add in the cooked rice and the cheese. Stir to combine the bottom of the pot.
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Let sit until the cheese is melted and serve.
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Serve warm. Salt and pepper Instant pot chicken to taste.
You can add cups of water after pressure cooking if you like a thinner consistency. The cooked chicken turned out great and we loved the meal as is.
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Nicole says
Hello,
Thanks for the recipe, however mine turned out very soupy. Any tips to what I may have done?
Thanks,
Nicole
Sam says
We made this the other night and it was great. How much time do I add to cook frozen chicken breasts?
PAN says
This is so good!
I cook my rice in the pot at the same time though. I put a trivet over the chicken, then put my rice & water in a little pan that I can sit in there (pot in pot method) and set that pan on top of the trivet. I often cook rice in with dishes like this. So far, it has always come out perfect regardless of the cooking time. If it is going to be longer cooking time like with this recipe, I usually add 1/4 cup extra water to the rice. I saw someone post that a couple of years ago and have done it since.
Carrie says
Great Idea! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Rebecca says
What kind of cheese did you use?
Carrie says
Rebecca – I used mild cheddar on this one. Thank you!
Jeanene says
Just got my InsstaPot If using frozen chicken breasts how long do I cook this? Is there a way I can make this a one pot meal by cooking the rice with the chicken?
Carrie says
Jeanene – If the chicken breasts are frozen, I would cook this for 35 minutes. I haven’t cooked the rice in with the chicken on this rice. I think that it can be done but I haven’t tried it yet. If you try it, please let me know what you did and how it turns out. Thanks!
Natalie says
I made this tonight and it was amazing. Came out better than I expected! Definitely cooking it again!
Carrie says
Awesome – Thanks for sharing!
Emily says
Great flavor, and it truly did stretch out to be a bigger recipe than I expected! We got a few servings of leftovers, so I’m happy about that. I also got a soupy result, and I wish the rice was cooked with everything else, but great recipe overall!
michelle says
Its tastes so good but its was soupy?? I didnt change anything. Do you cook the chicken directly in the juices or do you cook them on the trivet?
Megan says
My pressure cooker normally cooks frozen chicken breast in 19 minutes. Should I reduce the cook time for this recipe instead of the 30 minutes?
Arsinoe says
Swap out the onion for 1/4 green onion and add sour cream. So yummy!!!
Carrie says
Yes, I would if you find that your pressure cooker cooks faster. Thank you!
Carrie says
I generally do not use the trivet. If it’s too soupy, switch your instant pot to the sauté setting to cook off some of the liquid. Thank you!
Samantha says
Love it!! My hubby and my 9 year old loved it too so it will be on the menu another time! ?
Debbie Barker says
I used chicken thighs and followed the recipe. It was pretty liquid when I opened the Instapot. One benefit with using thighs is that it didn’t need shredding. Once I stirred it, the thighs came apart on their own! I used brown & wild rice and when I added that and the cheese, I also added a bag of cooked frozen peas. I let it sit for about 5 minutes on “keep warm” and it thickened up some. Taste was fantastic!! I can’t figure out how to post a picture ?.
Kris says
What does quick releasing to naturally release the pressure mean?
Do you quick release or let it naturally release.
Carrie says
Sorry for the confusion. I do a quick release on this recipe. Thank you!
Tricia says
Made this tonight and it was delish! It was soupier than I wanted but I had made extra rice and added it in. Yay for leftovers tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.
Anne says
I made this for dinner the other night and my picky husband LOVED it :-). I added more rice to the final product to thicken it up a bit – but it was delicious! Will definitely make this again (and again…and again…)!
Carrie says
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Shari King says
This was delicious and so easy! My whole family enjoyed it. I am glad I didn’t look at the reviews that said it was bland at first because this is far from bland. My picky eaters said we’ll add it to the monthly recipe lists! Thank you!
Carrie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it – Thank you so much!
Jeanna says
Do i set the pressure cooker to low or high pressure?
Carrie says
High pressure