This One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is an easy-to-make, delicious and family-friendly meal. This post may contain affiliate links. I make for your kids that I know they’ll eat up quickly without complaining. I switch up the vegetables depending on what I have on hand, but it’s always a cozy, complete meal that I know will leave my whole brown basmati rice instant pot content!

It comes together quickly and easily, and is the perfect family weeknight meal. Ingredients and Substitutions Onion and garlic: Cook until they are browned for a nice base layer of flavor. Chicken: Use chicken breast that is cut into cubes. You can also make this recipe with thighs if you prefer. Rice: We find that long grain white rice for this recipe.

You can use brown or wild rice but the cooking times will vary. Vegetables: Carrots, frozen corn and frozen peas. Broth: You can use chicken or vegetable stock. Parmesan cheese: This is optional, but it’s a great add in! Use freshly grated rather than pre grated for the best flavor. How to make one pot chicken and rice Cook the onions with olive oil until they’re soft and lightly browned.