Instant Pot Green Chili Chicken And Rice Recipes

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
• In a large bowl, mix chicken broth, rice, cream cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper together until combined. Then spread the mixture in a large casserole dish.
• Lay the chicken breasts evenly spaced on top of the rice mixture and gently press them into the mixture. Cover the top of the casserole with cheese.
• Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40-50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)
• Serve hot, either with full chicken breasts, or shred chicken and mix into rice. Enjoy!

PRESSURE COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil into the pressure cooker pot. Using the brown function, heat the oil until hot. Add chicken and brown 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from the pot and set on a plate.
• Select saute on the pressure cooker and add onions (add an extra teaspoon of oil if the pot is dry). Cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Turn off pressure cooker. Pour chicken broth into the pot and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add salsa, green chiles, cumin, coriander, salt, and brown rice; stir to coat the rice. Place chicken on top; do not stir. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 27 minutes.
• When cooking is complete, use a natural release.
• Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the pot, add the white beans, and stir.
• To serve, spoon into a bowl and add desired toppings.

GREEN CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot® and melt butter. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add poblano and Anaheim peppers, tomatillos, and jalapeños and cook 3 minutes, then add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Press the Cancel button.
• Add chicken thighs, stock, and water to pot. Close lid, set steam release to Sealing, press the Chili button, and cook for the default time of 30 minutes.
• When the timer beeps, quick-release the pressure, open lid, and stir well. Press the Cancel button and remove chicken to a cutting board. Carefully remove skin from chicken and shred meat with two forks.
• Use an immersion blender to purée sauce until smooth. Stir meat, cilantro, and beans into sauce. Serve warm.

INSTANT POT® GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Place chicken in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour 1/2 the salsa on top. Add 1 cup broth. Close and lock the lid. Choose Manual pressure and set the timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to a bowl and shred using a fork. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
• Add remaining salsa, remaining broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pot with the chicken. Close and lock the lid. Choose Manual pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Top servings of chili with crumbled tortilla chips, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add 1 tablespoon oregano, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and set aside to cool.
• Strain the chicken broth and transfer 2 cups to a pan; bring to a boil. Add rice to the boiling water, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 17 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Mix the chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, 1 tablespoons oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder into onion. Cover stockpot and simmer.
• Shred cooled chicken; add to simmering onion mixture. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Spoon 1/4 or the cooked rice into each serving bowl; sprinkle with 1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese. Ladle 1/4 of the soup into each bowl.

INSTANT POT® GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice until it runs clear; drain excess water and let sit.
• Season chicken with lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil to heat. Sear seasoned chicken thighs in the hot oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• Add butter to the pot, followed by onion; saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add remaining chili powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Add drained rice. Gently stir to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock.
• Arrange seared chicken thighs and any accumulated juices on top in a single layer. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Let rest for another 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.