If you're juggling a million things this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe is perfect and might just save your week. Today, I'm showing you how to make a super simple, flavour-packed Instant Pot Chicken & Rice recipe that's perfect for one or two people and how to transform it into four completely different meals that taste nothing like boring batch cooking. Whether you're eating solo or doubling up for two, this one-pot wonder will save you time, energy, and washing up — without sacrificing comfort or flavour. I hope you like it!
📚 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 00:33 Prepping the base Chicken and Rice Recipe 3:59 Instant Pot Settings 6:04 Finishing Dish Number 1 6:42 Instructions for Dish 2 7:25 Instructions for Dish 3 8:03 Instructions for Dish 4
🍲Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Burrito Bowl (Base Recipe 4 portions) 4-6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 cup brown basmati rice (rinsed) 1 cup black beans (tinned, frozen or cooked from scratch) 1 cup frozen sweetcorn 1 cup salsa (choose your favourite) 1¼ cups vegetable bouillon or stock 2 tbsp Ottolenghi Sweet and Smokey or Taco style spice mix ½ tsp black pepper Salt to taste
🧀Crispy Quesadillas (Air Fryer or Pan) 2 tortillas Grated cheese Chicken & rice mix Peppers, Onions and any other fillings you like Spritz olive oil Salsa or sour cream to serve (optional)
Air fry at 190°C for 5–7 mins (flip halfway) or pan-fry until golden
🫑 Stuffed Peppers 1 large bell pepper olive oil Chicken & rice mix Grated cheese on top Air fry: 180°C for 10–12 mins Oven: 180°C for 20–25 mins
🥬Lettuce Wraps 2 Large lettuce leaves Chicken & rice mix Optional: sriacha or other hot sauce - extra veg or herbs to your taste
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