6/5/2023 0 Comments Chicken instant pot recipes![]() ![]() By rinsing the rice some water will already be absorbed and the rice-water ratio ends up a little off. ![]() I concluded there are 2-3 possible culprits and solutions in the mushy rice dilemma: Armed with those rice varieties I went through a few more test runs of this recipe. I went to the store and picked up regular white rice as well as Jasmine rice (unfortunately, they didn't have Basmati). Unfortunately a large percentage had to deal with mushy rice in varying degrees.įrom your comments I gathered that most of you don't use parboiled rice (my favorite for this recipe). Quite a few of you have tried this recipe and loved the flavor. UPDATE: FAQs and Troubleshooting Too soft/mushy rice In that case I would also replace some of the broth with coconut milk.Īlso check out this post for more chicken instant pot recipes. With curry powder on the chicken and curry paste (and/or powder) in the rice. I also want to try a one pot Instant Pot chicken curry and rice version. I am thinking these veggies would still retain some bite even if cooked with brown rice (26 minutes). How about an Italian version? Rub Italian herbs and salt + pepper on the chicken and stir in tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms for vegetables with the rice. Not a fan of spicy Cajun chicken? You can still make pressure cooker chicken and rice but try a milder Mexican seasoning (like Taco or chili seasoning mix) and add tomatoes and corn to the rice. You can easily modify this recipe to change things up or to adjust it to your liking. Instant Pot chicken recipes are always super popular and this easy Cajun chicken is just one way to do it. More Ways to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Rice So if you are wondering what goes with Cajun chicken, I'd say just a simple and quick green salad! Since the cooking time is completely hands-off in this Instant Pot chicken breast recipe, you'll have plenty of time to set the table and toss up a salad - even with healthy homemade dressing. This recipe for Cajun chicken is already fairly balanced with protein, carb and veggies, but I definitely prefer more vegetables with dinner - about half my plate. I have also tried this recipe with Jasmine rice and regular white rice and had good success. And I actually really like the texture with a little more bite and more separated kernels, than regular white rice. Since learning more about the process and nutritional value of parboiled rice, it has become my go-to whenever whole grain rice isn't an option. It's because parboiled (converted rice) gets soaked in the husk, which allows many of the vitamins and minerals to move into the kernel. It cooks just as fast as regular white rice, but actually has 80% of the nutrients of brown rice. I like bell peppers with still a little texture, so for this Instant Pot chicken and rice casserole I chose parboiled rice. But the bell pepper pieces were cooked to complete mush. When I tried it with this Cajun chicken rice recipe, surprisingly the chicken still came out tender (not dry at all). Instant Pot rice recipes can vary a lot, but for me (at very high altitude) brown rice takes 26 minutes! I am a huge fan of whole grain brown or red rice, but it takes a long time to cook. Which Rice to use for one pot cajun chicken and rice Voila! This chicken and rice pressure cooker recipe is done. I let the pressure release naturally (NPR) for 5 minutes and then turn the valve to quick release (QR) any remaining pressure.įinally, I shred the nice and tender chicken with two forks and stir it in with the rice. Now, carefully spread the rice on top and let everything cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. ![]() Next, I pour in the chicken broth and arrange the Cajun breast breast halves on top. I season each half from both sides with Cajun seasoning, so there is a lot more seasoning in contact with the chicken as opposed to whole chicken breasts. To achieve that, I cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to ensure they are thinner and will cook through quickly. It comes out tender, flavorful and not dry at all. When cooking poultry in the Instant Pot chicken thighs are preferred by many, but I have used chicken breast with great success in this recipe. Next, I add the diced bell pepper together with some Cajun seasoning (I used my homemade Cajun seasoning). Then I stir in tomato paste and deglaze the pot. And it really couldn't be much easier.įirst, I used the Instant Pot sauté function to soften the onion and garlic and give it some colour (this step is optional). This recipe is of course for the Instant Pot method of making Cajun chicken and rice. ![]()
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