30-60 min6-8 servingsAmerican

One Pot Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner

By Chop Secrets

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6-8 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

One Pot Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 8 oz sliced baby bella
  • 2 lbs boneless
  • 10 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
A healthy take on a traditional chicken and rice dinner, juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, brown rice and herbs combine for an easy one-pot weeknight meal.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  2. When oil gets hot, add onion, carrots and celery to the pot and saute until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add rice, thyme, mushrooms and chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Layer the cream of chicken soup on the top--do not stir.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 30 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot to a cutting board, chop and return to the pot. Adjust seasonings.
  10. Serve hot garnished with additional thyme.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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