Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice! Cajun flavors meet wholesome ingredients in this comforting dinner recipe. An easy, 30-minute meal for busy nights. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the whole chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, parsley. Add the diced shallot and chicken broth to the pot.
- Cover with the lid of the Instant Pot and set to steam or pressure cook for 25 minutes. Set the valve to sealing.
- Manually release the valve after 25 minutes to let the steam out then remove the lid.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken breast. It will shred easily from the steam.
- To the Instant Pot, add the carrots, peas and rice. Cover with the lid of the Instant Pot again and set to steam or pressure cook for 3 minutes. Set valve to sealing.
- Manually release the valve after 3 minutes to let the steam out then remove the lid. Stir the ingredients together and serve.
Notes
- To make in a slow cooker, follow step 1 by adding the ingredients listed to a slow cooker. Set to high and cook 4-6 hours until chicken shreds easily with 2 forks. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook another 5-10 minutes until rice is fluffy and veggies are tender.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5850IU | Vitamin C: 19.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.4mg