Go Back
IP Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Amy Duska
Hands down, the easiest Instant Pot lemon herb chicken and rice EVER! Everything gets cooked at the same time right in the pressure cooker.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken: Mix the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and toss them in the seasoning mixture making sure to coat each piece evenly.
  • Brown the chicken: Press the SAUTE button on the Instant Pot and then press START. Once the pot is hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chicken breasts. Brown the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pot and place back into the bowl.
  • Saute the onions: Add 1 tablespoon of oil along with the onions to the pot. Cook them while stirring frequently, until translucent. About 3-4 minutes. (Add a splash of chicken broth or water if the onions start to stick to the bottom of the pot.) Press the CANCEL button.
  • Add remaining ingredients: Pour 1 ½ cups of chicken stock into the pot and use a spatula to scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the liner. Add 1 cup of rice, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves and lemon juice and stir to combine. Arrange the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice.
  • Cook: Lock the lid into place and make sure vent is in the sealed position. Press PRESSURE COOK button and adjust the time to 10 minutes at high pressure. Once the time is up allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Serve: Remove the chicken from the pot. You can serve the chicken breast whole, cut into pieces or shredded over the rice.

Notes

The Cook Time of 20 minutes includes the time needed to brown the chicken and sauté the onions, and the pressure cook time of 10 minutes.
Keyword instant pot lemon herb chicken and rice, lemon herb chicken