Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole

Step 1

Before you begin chopping your vegetables, set your Instant Pot to Sauté. This way when you are done prepping your carrots and onion, it will be hot and ready for you to put the vegetables in. (Read the notes to learn how to skip this step.)

Step 2

Once the Instant Pot says "Hot" add the butter and stir quickly, so that it doesn't burn. Add the chopped vegetables. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent burning, until the carrots are tender. Turn the Instant Pot off.

Step 3

In this order, add the chicken broth, rice, and set the chicken on top (please be sure to see the note about the chicken). Close the Instant Pot and set to high pressure, manual, and set the cook time to 10 minutes. Double check that the valve is set to the sealing position.It will take the Instant Pot about 10 minutes to come to pressure. Once it is done cooking, let the Instant Pot have a natural pressure release for 10 minutes (be sure to watch the time), then turn to venting to release the remaining pressure. Once all the pressure has been released you can remove the lid and open the Instant Pot. (Between coming to pressure, the cook time, natural release, and quick release it will be about 34 minutes total from the time you close the instant pot until you open it back up to finish off the recipe.)

Step 4

While the recipe is cooking in the Instant Pot, make the homemade condensed cream of chicken soup (or use a store-bought can). In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Stir in the milk and the spices. Continue stirring, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes while stirring to prevent burning.

Step 6

When the 10 minutes is up and you have vented and fully released the pressure of your Instant Pot, open it. Remove the chicken, and cut it into bite-sized pieces (or shred it). Return the chicken to the Instant Pot and add the peas and the cream of chicken soup. Stir to combine, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy.