Cajun Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Cajun Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

 

 

Chicken and rice are perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices and pressure cooked in the instant pot together with chopped bell peppers, scallions, garlic and shallots. 

Ingredients

·      2 tablespoons olive oil

·      1 shallot (or small onion) diced

·      1 red bell pepper cut into small chunks

·      1 green bell pepper cut into small chunks

·      3 green scallions cut into small chunks

·      3 cloves garlic chopped

·      2 cups chicken stock (divided)

·      1 tablespoon tomato paste

·      2 tsp Cajun seasoning (more to season chicken)

·      1 tsp onion powder

·      1 tsp garlic powder

·      3/4 tsp sea salt

·      1.5 cup jasmine or basmati white rice (rinsed several times)

·      1 pound chicken breast (cut in strips)

·      Salt and pepper (to season chicken)

·      Dried Oregano Seasoning (to season chicken)

Instructions

1. Preheat Instant Pot by pressing the "sauté" button.

2. Sautéing Veggies: Once IP is hot, add olive oil and then add chopped shallot, red and green bell peppers, scallions, garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 

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