10 of the Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes | Step-by-Step Instant Pot Recipes

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often less expensive.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is usually cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté setting.

When it says hot, add 4 tablespoons of butter.

Add 1 cup of diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent for about 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir.

Add 1.5 cups of arborio rice and stir for about a minute with the butter, onions, and garlic.

Pour in 1 cup of water and let the rice soak it up for about a minute.

Add 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.

Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir.

Press the cancel button to turn off the sauté setting.

Add 1.5 pounds of chicken thighs, 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, and 2 cups of chopped kale leaves to the pot.

Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.

Set the manual button to cook for 10 minutes.

Once cooking is done, wait for 5 minutes, then release any remaining pressure by moving the valve to venting.

Remove the lid and stir in 1-2 cups of grated cheddar cheese.

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