The Oops I Forgot to Thaw the Chicken Dinner

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Use your Instant Pot® to turn frozen chicken breasts, basmati rice, and whatever veggies you have on hand into a filling and delicious dinner on those nights when you don't have time to mess with thawing your chicken. This is the perfect recipe if you forgot to take out the chicken from the freezer. Every time I make this I am so happy with how tender and juicy the chicken is, as well as how perfect the rice comes out; fluffy, never mushy.

The Oops I Forgot to Thaw the Chicken Dinner

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

The Oops I Forgot to Thaw the Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

1 cup brown basmati rice

rinsed

2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

2 carrots

sliced

1 shallot

sliced

1 clove garlic

sliced

or to taste

2 (8 ounce) frozen skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Mamacita's Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Pour rinsed rice into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in broth olive oil and salt. Add carrots shallot and garlic. Place frozen chicken breasts on top about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over everything.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select Poultry function or high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid. Check the temperature of the chicken breasts at the thickest section; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove the chicken breasts and fluff the rice with a fork. Place the rice and vegetables on a plate. Top with chicken breasts and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Information

The Oops I Forgot to Thaw the Chicken Dinner

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 337.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.4g 59%

Carbohydrates: 38.4g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 67.1mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 6373.2IU 128%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.5mg 120%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 15.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 32.9mg 3%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 30.4mg 11%

Potassium: 372.6mg 10%

Sodium: 966.8mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 72.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.