Instant Pot Chicken Risotto

Once you see how easy it is to make chicken risotto in an Instant Pot you'll never make it any other way.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 532 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups Arborio rice
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 4.5 cups chicken stock

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season chicken with spice blend.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in the pressure cooker until butter is melted. Quickly brown chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove onion and garlic from the pot.

Step 3

Melt a second tablespoon of butter in the pot, add rice, and stir constantly until fully coated and toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook until wine is absorbed and alcohol cooks off, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, chicken, and onion mixture to the pot; mix until well combined. Turn off Saute function.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir Parmesan cheese and remaining tablespoon of butter into the risotto. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Step 6

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), and select Saute function on normal setting according to manufacturer's instructions.