Description
A vibrant, one-pot meal combining tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice infused with smoky fajita seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.25 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil.
- Add onions and bell peppers, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add cubed chicken and sear until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove all browned bits.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add rinsed rice in an even layer over the chicken.
- Pour the remaining chicken broth and lime juice over the rice without stirring.
- Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then manually release the remaining steam.
- Gently fluff the rice and stir in the chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired