How do I cook chicken and rice in the instant pot at the same time?

Table of Contents:

1. How do I cook chicken and rice in the instant pot at the same time?
2. What is the rice setting on instant pot?
3. Why is my rice sticking to the pot?
4. What is the difference between Easy Cook and long grain rice?

How do I cook chicken and rice in the instant pot at the same time?

How to Cook Chicken and Rice in an Instant Pot:

1. Set your instant pot to sautee on high heat, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter.
2. Add onion, carrots, and salt and saute 5 min.
3. Add chicken and salt and saute 5 min.
4. Pour in broth and rice and stir. ...
5. Cover with lid and set the lever to sealing position.

What is the rice setting on instant pot?

We'll use your Instant Pot's "Rice" cooking program. This function was designed specifically for white rice. It's an automatic cooking mode that runs between 10 to 12 minutes. When the program finishes, wait another 15 minutes for the appliance to cool down and release its internal pressure naturally.

Why is my rice sticking to the pot?

When rice is shipped, grains jostle around and rub against one another; some of the outer starch scratches off. When the now starch-coated rice hits the boiling water, the starch blooms and gets sticky.

What is the difference between Easy Cook and long grain rice?

You can buy Basmati and Long Grain rice in an “easy cook” pack, also known as “parboiled”. Easy cook rice is available in both brown and white rice varieties – it's grown and harvested in the same way as standard rice; the difference is that an additional process the grains go through after the harvest.