Instant Pot Smokey Paprika Chicken and Rice
No jokey, Smokey. Perfect for an easy lunchtime meal prep. Pair with a green salad for dinner.
INGREDIENTS
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- 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
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- 1 onion, chopped
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- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
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- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
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- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
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- 1 c. white rice
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- 1 tsp salt
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- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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- 1 1/2 c. chicken broth (homemade is best) or water
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- 4 medium carrots, chopped
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- 4 stalks celery, chopped
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- 12oz cooked chicken, diced
- chopped parsley (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Sauté onion in olive oil on high in the Instant Pot until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, bell pepper, oregano, and paprika and cook 1 minute more.
Add rice, salt, pepper and broth. Stir to combine. Layer carrots, celery, and chicken on top of rice. Do not stir.
Close lid and cook on Manual high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for natural pressure release. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5
Amount per serving
Calories 375
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 81mg
Sodium 821mg
Total Carbohydrate 40.2g
Dietary Fiber 3.1g
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 31.6g
Calcium 68mg
Iron 4mg
Potassium 621mg
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