Chicken and Rice EASY MEAL PREP│Meal Prep with your INSTANT POT│FALL Recipe Playlist

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.

Set INSTANT POT to sauté on HIGH, when hot, add avocado oil, then add shallots. Stir for 1 minute.

Add chicken to the pot and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add garlic. Stir together.

Zest and juice lemon into the pot. Add water and stir well, being sure to deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Place a trivet inside the pot. Add a heat proof bowl on top of the trivet. Pour rice into the bowl adding equal parts water and stir.

Close the lid, making sure the silicone ring is on. Set to sealing and press cancel on the INSTANT POT. Set to HIGH PRESSURE for 5 minutes.

Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure then perform a quick release. Fluff rice then remove bowl and cover for 5 minutes.

Remove chicken with slotted spoon and set aside.

Over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet. Add zucchini. Add salt & pepper to taste. Sauté until tender.

Serve up a generous serving of rice and chicken. Chop zucchini and toss with chicken and rice. Top with optional tomatoes and freshly grated cheese. Sprinkle with parsley.

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