One-Pot Chicken Rice Bowl

A super easy, family-friendly Instant Pot dinner made with bone-in chicken thighs, long-grain rice, and a bag of frozen green beans. Everything cooks together in one pot for a flavorful, tender, well-seasoned meal with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy nights!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add oil and brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 3–4 minutes. Flip for 1 minute. Remove chicken.

Step 2

Add 1½ cups water, use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits on the bottom.

Step 3

Pour 1 cup rice into the bottom of the pot.

Step 4

Add the frozen green beans on top of the rice. Do not stir.

Step 5

Place the browned chicken thighs on top, skin-side up.

Step 6

Close lid, set to High Pressure for 12 minutes.

Step 7

Let the pot Naturally Release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

Step 8

Serve as-is, or place chicken under the broiler for 3–5 minutes to crisp the skin