Greek Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

A true dump and go Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe with delicious Greek flavours.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy instant pot dinner, easy instant pot recipe, instant pot chicken and rice, instant pot chicken and rice recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Total Time 9 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 338 kcal

Author Samantha

500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite sized pieces OR 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups basmati rice, well rinsed
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano or 2 tbsp fresh chopped oregano
1 small lemon, juice and zest
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Add chicken, rice, chicken broth, garlic, oregano, lemon juice and zest, and salt to Instant Pot*.
Place lid on Instant Pot with the steam release handle set to sealing and cook at HIGH pressure for 4 minutes.
Allow Instant Pot to naturally release (wait for float valve to decompress naturally), carefully open lid and fluff rice.
Top with more lemon juice, zest and salt if desired.

* I have a 6 quart Instant Pot and this recipe fit with room (see prep photo in blog post above).

Nutrition Facts

Greek Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 79mg26%

Sodium 630mg27%

Potassium 393mg11%

Carbohydrates 52g17%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 31IU1%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.