Description
A cozy and flavorful one-pot chicken and rice casserole made with Rice-A-Roni. Quick to prep and full of comforting goodness.
Ingredients
1½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
2 packages (6.9 ounces each) chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni
4 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat pot to Sauté and melt butter. Brown chicken on one side for 3 minutes. Transfer to plate.
3. Add Rice-A-Roni to the pot and toast vermicelli until golden, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 4 cups water, scraping the pot bottom well. Stir in 1 or 2 seasoning packets.
5. Place chicken on top. Lock lid and cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes.
6. Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
7. Dice chicken, add lemon juice to rice and fluff. Stir in fresh parsley.
8. Return chicken to pot and mix until well combined.
Notes
Use 1 seasoning packet for lower sodium.
Add steamed veggies at the end for extra nutrients.
Stores well for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg