INSTANT POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE

INSTANT POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE

PREP TIME 10 mins
COOK TIME 20 mins
TOTAL TIME 30 mins
Author: Leelalicious
Yield: 4-5 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon oil (olive or avocado)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1.5 cups rice, rinsed (I used parboiled)*
• 1 bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make then thinner. Season well from both sides with Cajun seasoning (about 2 teaspoons).
2. Heat the Instant Pot by pressing the ‘Sauté’ button. Once display shows ‘HOT’ add the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly browned. Turn off Instant Pot by pressing ‘Cancel’.
3. Stir tomato paste into the pot. Then add rinsed rice, bell peppers, and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or more to taste and more heat). Stir until well combined.
4. Pour the broth over the rice mixture and carefully arrange the chicken breast halves over top.
5. Close the lid and turn the valve to ‘Sealing’. Cook on ‘Manual’ high pressure for 10 minutes.
6. Let the pressure release naturally (NPR) for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure by turning the valve to ‘Venting’.
7. Once the pin drops, carefully open the lid. Shred the chicken with two forks, then stir to combine the Cajun chicken with the rice. You can adjust the seasoning to taste at this point.
8. Serve with chopped cilantro.

source:http://leelalicious.com