Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls
Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls layers tender chicken thighs over a hearty wild-and-brown rice blend, soaking up earthy mushroom notes and aromatic thyme. Pops of apple and cranberry lend a gentle sweetness that balances the savory broth. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot until hot, then add the mushrooms and onion. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn the pressure cooker off.
- 2
Pour the chicken broth into the pot and stir in the apple, rice, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture without stirring. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Transfer the chicken thighs to a cutting board and cut or shred them into bite-sized pieces. Return them to the pot and stir. Garnish with parsley and serve in bowls.
- Calories 408.32 kcal High 20%
- Protein 25.39 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 51.42 g 19%
- Total Fat 11.33 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.12 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.31 mg High 30%
- Sodium 381.47 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 83.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 30.04 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, and Dried Cranberry. Each serving provides about 408.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Dried Cranberry, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 408.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken with Wild Rice Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 408.32 calories and 25.39 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 381.47 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.12 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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