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Made with healthy ingredients like protein-packed chicken, nutrient dense broccoli, and mushrooms, this easy Chicken and Rice with Vegetables dinner is not just healthy but also loaded with delicious flavors.
If you love an easy one pot meal as much as I do, you’ll also love this healthy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin, my Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs, and these tips on how to cook frozen ground turkey in your Instant Pot.
Why I Love This Chicken Rice & Veggies Recipe
I love chicken and rice with vegetables because it’s the perfect mix of comfort and simplicity. Everything cooks together in one pot, soaking up all those savory flavors while keeping cleanup easy. It’s a wholesome, satisfying meal my whole family enjoys.
Enjoy!
– Becca
Ingredients in One Pot Chicken and Rice
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- Brown rice: Pressure cooker brown rice is higher in fiber and other nutrients, and keeps you full longer than white rice.
- Chicken broth: Use low sodium chicken broth or chicken stock, or make your own homemade broth recipe to give this rice recipe great flavor! If you can’t find low sodium chicken stock you can use regular chicken broth or even vegetable broth or water.
- Frozen chicken thighs: To make this a truly one pot dinner, be sure to use frozen boneless and skinless chicken thighs. The reason for using frozen chicken thighs is because the cook time is the same as the brown rice. Bonus- you don’t need to remember to thaw your chicken!
How to Make Chicken and Rice in the Instant Pot
Step 1: Spray the inner pot of your Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray (avocado or olive oil spray are what I prefer) and then add the brown rice and chicken broth to the pot.
Step 2: Next, place the frozen chicken thighs on top of the brown rice, and then add the rosemary, oregano, and salt and black pepper.
Close and lock the lid, and then turn the pressure valve to sealing. Select pressure cook (high) and set the cook time for 20 minutes.
Step 3: When the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release Instant Pot pressure and carefully remove the lid.
Step 4: Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a large bowl and then close the lid of your Instant Pot to keep the heat in the pot.
Use two forks to shred the chicken, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Step 5: Add the broccoli and mushrooms on top of the chicken and rice. Close the lid to allow the remaining heat in the pot to cook the broccoli for 10 minutes
Step 6: Remove the lid and use a large spoon to stir the ingredients together.
Step 7: Serve warm or transfer to meal prep containers and place in the refrigerator after cooling a bit on the counter.
Recipe Tips
- Meal Prep: When I make this recipe for meal prep, I like to portion 1½ cups of the cooked chicken and rice into airtight containers. Store in the fridge for up to 6 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, microwave each thawed serving for 1½ to 2 minutes.
- Need more flavor? Experiment with garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite seasonings to elevate the flavor.
- Looking to make this in the crockpot? While I haven’t tested this recipe in the crockpot, I do have some helpful tips for how to do an Instant Pot to slow cooker conversion.
Chicken Rice & Veggies FAQs
Chicken rice & veggies is a balanced meal made with lean protein, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables. The chicken provides satisfying protein, the rice offers energy-sustaining carbohydrates, and the veggies add fiber, vitamins, and color. Plus, it’s great for meal prep.
If you’d like more chicken meal prep ideas try my Instant Pot Lemon Chicken, this Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto, and this Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
This recipe is super versatile. If you don’t love mushrooms, go ahead and leave them out. If you’d like to add other veggies, like frozen peas or bell peppers, you can do that too – just keep the same measurements as other veggies.
Healthy Eating Plans
21 Day Fix Containers
Containers per serving: 3/4 red container, 3/4 green container, 1 yellow container.
Weight Watchers Points
4 2025 Plan Points
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Chicken and Rice with Vegetables
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Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice uncooked
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 ½ lb chicken thighs frozen, boneless & skinless
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups broccoli chopped (about 2 heads)
- 2 cups baby bella mushrooms diced
Instructions
- Spray the inner pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add the rice and chicken broth to the pot. 2 cups brown rice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Place the frozen chicken thighs on top of the rice, then add the rosemary, oregano, salt, and black pepper. 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Close and lock the lid, then turn the pressure valve to sealing. Select pressure cook (high) and set the cook time for 20 minutes. When the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure and remove the lid.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and then close the lid to keep the heat in the pot. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then return the shredded chicken back to the pot.
- Add the broccoli and mushrooms on top of the chicken and rice. Close the lid to allow the remaining heat in the pot to cook the broccoli for 10 minutes, then remove the lid and use a large spoon to stir the ingredients. 4 cups broccoli 2 cups baby bella mushrooms
- Serve warm or see our meal prep tips for storing.
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Notes
- Make sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid before cooking. This helps it cook evenly and prevents any crunchy or undercooked spots.
- Always turn off your Keep Warm button when cooking rice in an Instant Pot. Allowing the rice to cool and release from the bottom of the pot is the key to the rice not sticking to the pot!
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Love this for meal prep!