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Instant Pot Chicken And Wild Rice Recipe

This comforting Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice dish is a one-pot meal packed with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and aromatic vegetables. The flavors are enhanced with thyme and broth, creating a cozy, nourishing dish. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 136 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • Instant pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Forks (for shredding)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 stalks Celery - Diced
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1½ lb Chicken - Breast or Thighs
  • 1½ cups Broth - Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Wild Rice blend
  • 2 Carrots - Peeled and Chopped
  • ½ Onion - Diced
  • 1 tsp Thyme

Instructions
 

  • Chop half of a medium onion, two stalks of celery, and two peeled carrots.
  • Add the diced vegetables to the Instant Pot, followed by one cup of a wild rice blend.
    This image shows fresh carrot pieces and wild rice being added to an Instant Pot, creating the base for a hearty and nutritious meal.
  • Place chicken breasts on top, seasoning them with salt, pepper, and thyme.
    This image shows raw chicken drumsticks being carefully placed on top of the wild rice and vegetables in the Instant Pot, then seasoned for flavor.
  • Pour in the broth, secure the lid, and close the pressure valve.
    This image shows rich, flavorful broth being poured over the chicken, wild rice, and vegetables, preparing the dish for pressure cooking.
  • Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 15 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
    This image shows an Instant Pot set to pressure cook the chicken and wild rice, ensuring tender, flavorful results in a short time.
  • Open the lid, remove the chicken, and shred it using forks.
    This image shows cooked chicken being shredded with two forks, making it easy to mix back into the wild rice for a rich and hearty texture.
  • Stir the shredded chicken back into the cooked wild rice, then serve hot.
    shredded-chicken-being-stirred-into-instant-pot

Notes

  • Vegetables at the bottom create liquid pockets, helping prevent the burn notice.
  • Try Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or onion powder for a different flavor profile.