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.
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.
- Place chicken breasts on top, seasoning them with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour in the broth, secure the lid, and close the pressure valve.
- 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.
- Open the lid, remove the chicken, and shred it using forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the cooked wild rice, then serve hot.
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.