Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A delightful and easy meal featuring tender chicken and juicy pineapple, cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot. Perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder, cooking until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the rice, pineapple chunks, chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar to combine well.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For reheating, add a splash of chicken broth to restore fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg