Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

4.34 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice – Tender chicken thighs cook right on top of seasoned rice for a complete, one-pot dinner that’s easy and reliable.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Additional Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Heat Instant Pot using the Saute function.
Drizzle oil into the base of the pot. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to hot oil and brown on both sides for 2-3 minutes, until nicely browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, 2 teaspoons olive oil, Salt and Pepper
Add butter and stir until it is melted. Add onions and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are starting to soften. Mix in garlic and cook for another minute.
2 Tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, 8 oz white mushrooms, 4 cloves garlic
Pour in chicken broth, rice, thyme, oregano, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, Salt and Pepper
Gently arrange chicken on top of the rice mixture.
Close and lock the lid. Switch Instant Pot to manual high pressure and cook for 9 minutes. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, quick releasing to finish.
Remove the chicken and fluff the rice with a fork. Top with a generous amount of parsley to serve.
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

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