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Confetti Rice and Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

This easy gluten-free meal pulls together simple ingredients with delicious results. Kid-friendly flavors of sweet bell peppers and carrots mix with white rice and chicken cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Bonus: on a busy night cooking a one-pot meal makes clean-up easy. Look no further for a quick and easy chicken and rice Instant Pot recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 6
Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock (chicken stock is fine)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups red peppers, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup white rice, rinsed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast

Directions

  • Combine vegetable stock, avocado oil, and garlic powder in an Instant Pot. Add peppers, carrots, and rice; season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Season the chicken well with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and then place on top of the rice mixture.
  • Close and lock the lid of the electric pressure cooker. Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) and HIGH PRESSURE for 8 minutes. The Instant Pot will take 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build. When cook time is complete, allow steam to naturally release for 5 minutes. After this time release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
  • Transfer chicken from the inner pot to a plate or cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir into the rice mixture. Serve warm.
  • Store Confetti Rice with Chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 6 months for best consistency.

Notes

Variations:
If you’re family is tolerant of more seasoning (and “green stuff” in the meal) it’s time to step up the flavor profile.
Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or basil before serving.
No fresh herbs available? Add a combination of up to 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and parsley with the garlic powder.
Turn up the heat. Match up to 1 teaspoon of oregano with the same amount of cayenne pepper or chili powder, or go smoky with smoked paprika.
Try a new take on taco night and add prepared taco seasoning.