Instant Pot Ranch Chicken And Rice

This Ranch chicken and rice recipe in Instant pot is another favorite recipe after Garlic herb chicken and rice. Easy to make with a handful of ingredients, perfectly seasoned rice, and the chicken is juicy. This is a delicious one-pot dinner which both the kids and the adults will love. It is versatile and you can modify the recipe as per your preference. Load it up with veggies or make it cheesy, it is totally up to you.

How to make

Ranch chicken and rice are simple and easy to put together. It is made from scratch without any canned soup etc. Cooking it in an Instant Pot makes the entire process quick. It starts with cooking the bacon until crispy. Then sauté onion and garlic until softened and aromatic. Then goes the chicken, ranch seasoning, rice, and stock. And we are done. When the pressure is off, add bacon, sour cream, and parsley. I have used long-grain white rice, you could also use jasmine rice.

Possible Variations

What I love about this recipe is, it is extremely versatile. You can use chicken thigh instead of chicken breast. The rice is fluffy and moist. The sour cream adds a nice tang and creaminess to the dish. If you want it more creamy and rich, then add 1/2 cup heavy cream to it. Want to add veggies for a more filling meal, once the rice is done add steamed broccoli or cooked spinach.
If you would like to know more about cooking rice in an Instant Pot, then I have included a detailed troubleshooting guide here.