Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Risotto recipe delivers creamy, flavorful risotto with tender, seasoned chicken in under 30 minutes. Combining the convenience of pressure cooking with simple ingredients like mushrooms, onions, and parmesan cheese, this dish is a perfect weeknight meal that’s both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 tsp rosemary
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 7 oz. sliced mushrooms
- Chopped chives, for garnish
Other Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups risotto rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, coat the cubed chicken breasts thoroughly with rosemary, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure even seasoning on all pieces.
- Sear the Chicken: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the Instant Pot (still on saute mode). Add the seasoned chicken and sear it, allowing the pieces to brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes total. Once browned, turn off the saute function.
- Assemble the Risotto: Return the sautéed onions and mushrooms to the Instant Pot. Add the risotto rice, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir well to ensure that all the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Pressure Cook: Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Cook on ‘manual’ or ‘pressure cook’ mode for 3 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 7 minutes, then carefully manually release any remaining pressure by turning the valve to venting.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lid and stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts and the risotto becomes creamy. Spoon the risotto into bowls and garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use risotto rice (Arborio) for the best creamy texture.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially the salt applied before pressure cooking.
- Allowing the pressure to naturally release helps the risotto finish cooking gently and maintain a creamy consistency.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- For extra richness, you can stir in a little butter along with the parmesan cheese at the end.
