Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Chicken
Instructions
This simple and savory Mexican chicken and rice dish is made using Mahatma® Long Grain & Jasmine Rice for the perfect Instant Pot stir fry.
Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions; let cool slightly.
Step 2
Add chicken, chicken broth, onion, garlic, oil, chipotles, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot cooker. Lock the lid. Select Pressure Cook/Manual setting on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
Step 3
When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure.
Step 4
With the lid off, select Sauté and set to Medium temperature. Bring to boil.
Step 5
Stir in rice and mixed vegetables. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until rice and vegetables are heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Chicken and Rice
When in doubt, chicken and rice meals make the perfect go-to for a weeknight family dinner, pot-luck dish or a meal prep recipe for weekday lunches.
This Instant Pot meal is full of flavor and convenience using chicken thighs, rice, broth, seasonings and frozen mixed vegetables. Use vegetables you’ve pre-frozen yourself or use your favorite store-bought variety.
Using Mahatma®’s specialty Long Grain & Jasmine Rice, which is ideal for fried rice, it adds a fluffy texture and stir-fry touch to this easy meal.
Mexican Flavor
This dish gets its Mexican-inspired flavor from the ingredients used such as chipotles in adobo, a touch of cumin and paprika. What sets many Latin Inspired Meals apart is their flavorful blends of spices, vegetables and grains or beans. This dish uses spicy peppers and fluffy rice together for a simple yet tasty meal.
Instant Pot Meals
We took our best Mexican rice recipe and used an Instant Pot makes to make a simple meal in less time and with less clean up afterward. Simply follow our step by step instructions for how to make your chicken and rice in no time.
For more Instant Pot Meals, take a look at this Arroz Con Atun or our Prosciutto and Green Pea Risotto. If you are looking for an easy side dish, try: how to make rice in rice cooker.
Ingredient Substitutions
Substitute water or tomato juice for chicken broth if preferred.
