4-ingredient chicken and rice | INSTANT POT RECIPE

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is healthier, and vegetable broth is often less expensive.

Cut 1.5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-size cubes.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the chicken.

Add 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix to the chicken and water.

Add 1 cup of converted (parboiled) rice on top of the mixture to prevent burn error.

Cut 4 oz (half a brick) of cream cheese into cubes and place on top without stirring.

Seal the Instant Pot lid tightly.

Select the pressure cook or manual button and set to high for 4 minutes.

After cooking, wait about 10 minutes to release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.

Stir the mixture to melt the cream cheese into the chicken and rice.

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