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Instant Pot Ranch Chicken and Rice | Large Family Recipes

Jamerrill Stewart
You'll want to give this Instant Pot Ranch Chicken and Rice a try. This recipe is so perfect for big families. 
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 1 ounce packages ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
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Instructions
 

  • Instructions
  • Set pressure cooker to “saute” and heat until hot. Add olive oil and chicken in two batches to brown on both sides. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Keep the pressure cooker in saute mode and add the onions, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into pressure cooker and scrape the bottom with a flat edge spoon. 
  • Add the ranch seasoning and white rice to pressure cooker. Stir to mix. Place chicken on top.
  • Close and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to manual or pressure cook for 8 minutes. Naturally release for 10 minutes before a quick release.
  • Remove the lid and carefully shred the chicken. Into the chicken and rice, add the cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Stir to combine and serve.
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For the slow cooker:

  • Prepare the slow cooker crock with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the rice and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker liner.
  • Stir together the chicken broth and ranch seasoning. Pour over the rice. Top with the chicken breast.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Remove and shred the chicken. 
  • Add the chicken, cheese, and heavy cream to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Recover and cook an additional 30 minutes.