Instant Pot French Onion Chicken and Rice – Easy Recipes for Dinner
Savory chicken and rice infused with French onion flavor, made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into large pieces
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French Onion Soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot to the Sauté setting. Add olive oil and brown the chicken pieces on both sides. Turn off the pot.
- Add both cans of soup, chicken broth, rice, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and ensure the rice is submerged.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook for 10 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Stir the chicken and rice mixture. Sprinkle cheeses on top, close the lid for a few minutes to melt.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.