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Instant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf

One-pot smoky paprika chicken thighs and fluffy rice with sweet peas.

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Instant Pot Chicken & Pea PilafInstant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf

$2.32 a serving · 30 min

  • Under 30 min
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free
  • High protein
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Heart-healthy
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Comfort food
  • Chicken

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $9.28 if you cook for four.

Calories
640 kcal
Protein
45g
Carbs
69g
Fat
19g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Onions½ medium

Meat & seafood

  • Chicken thighs150 g

Pantry

  • Rice⅓ cup
  • Bouillon cubes1 cube
  • Olive oil1 tsp

Frozen

  • Frozen peas⅓ cup

Spices

  • Smoked paprika⅓ tsp

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Set the Instant Pot to Sauté, heat the oil and brown the paprika-rubbed chicken for 3 minutes a side, then lift out.

  2. 2

    Cook the chopped onion for 3 minutes, then stir in the rinsed rice.

  3. 3

    Add the crumbled stock cube and 3/4 cup water, sit the chicken on top, seal and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Release naturally for 10 minutes, then stir in the peas and leave for 2 minutes to warm.

People also ask

What to serve with Instant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf?
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Is Instant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf gluten-free?
Yes. Instant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf is gluten free.
Is Instant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf dairy-free?
Yes. Instant Pot Chicken & Pea Pilaf is dairy free.

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