Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice! Cajun flavors meet wholesome ingredients in this comforting dinner recipe. An easy, 30-minute meal for busy nights. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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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

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Megan Olson

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

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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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