Description
Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delicious, one-pot dish that combines tender chicken with the sweetness of pineapple and fluffy rice for a perfect weeknight meal. The Instant Pot makes this recipe not only quick but also incredibly convenient, allowing you to whip up a flavorful dinner in under 35 minutes. With a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors from the BBQ sauce and fresh vegetables, it’s sure to be a family favorite. This healthy option is customizable for picky eaters and is perfect for meal prep or family gatherings. Enjoy minimal cleanup with maximum taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced into about 1 inch pieces)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 onion (cut into thin wedges)
- 1 can (8oz) pineapple chunks or tidbits packed in juice, NOT drained
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 1 yellow pepper (diced)
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, add oil, diced chicken, salt, and pepper; brown for about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in pineapple (with juice), BBQ sauce, and diced peppers; mix well.
- Place a trivet over the mixture. In an oven-proof dish, combine rice, water, oil, and salt; place it on the trivet.
- Close the lid, set to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 2 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove the rice dish and trivet carefully. Fluff rice with a fork.
- For thickening sauce: Mix remaining BBQ sauce with cornstarch and water until smooth, then simmer in the Instant Pot until thickened (about 1 minute). Serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg