Chicken and orzo instant pot recipes - Main course

Author: Carolyn Skillman

This Chicken Orzo Instant Pot is made with chicken drumsticks, garlic, bay leaves, chicken broth and made on the stovetop or instant pot. A one pot meal with chicken, pasta, tomatoes, spinach and parmesan cheese.

Instant Pot Chicken and Orzo – Simple, Easy & Flavorful
Instant Pot Chicken and Orzo
Chicken Orzo Instant Pot
Instant Pot Chicken Spinach Parmesan Orzo
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Instant Pot Chicken and Orzo – Simple, Easy & Flavorful

This creamy instant pot chicken and orzo is a very easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. It has a fantastic sauce with just the right amount of lemon!
Total time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Cuisine: American, Italian
Number of ingredients: 10

Ingredients:

Nutrition:

How to cook:

To the instant pot, add the butter, garlic, orzo, chicken broth and heavy cream. Mix together. Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper and lemon pepper. Place the chicken on top of the pasta mixture. Place the top on the instant pot and move the vent to the "seal" position. Turn the pot on and select pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
The pot will take approximately 10-15 minutes to reach pressure, and then the cook cycle will last 5 minutes. Allow the pot to naturally release for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release.
Use two forks to break the chicken up slightly. Add in the parsley, lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Mix together and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes: Pressure-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, Quick-release pressure. Add orzo. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release any …

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Instant Pot Chicken and Orzo

Loaded with flavor, this Instant Pot chicken orzo is the perfect weeknight meal. The dish cooks up quickly in your Instant Pot, delivering a delicious dinner that your whole family will love.
Provided by: foodnessgracious
Total time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 11

Ingredients:

How to cook:

Set your Instant Pot to the saute setting.
Add the oil, chicken, oregano, tarragon, garlic and pepper and stir for about a minute.
Add the wine, stock, orzo and diced pepper and stir to combine well.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal.
Using the high pressure setting, set to cook for 6 minutes.
After the time has ended, release the pressure and stir the chicken.
Add the sour cream to the pot and gently fold through the orzo
Serve at once.

Notes: Instant Pot Lemon Orzo Chicken, February 19, 2020 / 21 Comments / by Pressure Luck Cooking Tags: instant pot chicken, instant pot chicken alfredo, instant pot chicken and rice, …

Chicken Orzo Instant Pot

This Chicken Orzo Instant Pot is made with chicken drumsticks, garlic, bay leaves, chicken broth and made on the stovetop or instant pot.
Provided by: Maxine Dubois
Total time: 180 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Prep time: 60 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 6

Ingredients:

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Season the chicken with salt.
STOVETOP
Start by cooking the chicken. In a large pot or large saucepan, heat up some oil and brown the chicken for a total of 8-9 minutes, flipping once halfway. When you flip, add the garlic. After 4 more minutes, add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer then lower heat, cover and cook for 1 ½ hours to 2 hours. Take the chicken out and any meat the falls into the pot and place the chicken on a plate. Pour that leftover chicken drippings into a measuring bowl. The orzo needs a total of 2 cups of broth to cook, so add the difference in store bought broth. Cook the orzo, uncovered, on medium heat for 8-12 minutes (check the orzo package to see how long it needs), or until the orzo is soft and the liquid has evaporated. Return the chicken and serve.
INSTANT POT
Hit the saute function for 15 minutes. Add the oil and brown the chicken for a total of 8-9 minutes, flipping once halfway. When you flip, add the garlic. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Turn off saute function, cover, and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Quick release and open the pressure cooker. With tongs, take the chicken out and any meat the falls into the pot and place the chicken on a plate. Pour that leftover chicken drippings into a measuring bowl. The orzo needs a total of 2 cups of broth to cook, so add the difference in store bought broth. Add the orzo, cover, and pressure cook on high for 0 minutes (Yes zero). Let it naturally release and mix in the chicken. Enjoy!

Notes: Instant Pot Orzo, Optional for more flavor: Saute the orzo for 3 to 5 minutes to toast the orzo. Add water. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes, with a quick release. After …

Instant Pot Chicken Spinach Parmesan Orzo

A one pot meal with chicken, pasta, tomatoes, spinach and parmesan cheese.
Provided by: Karen Petersen
Total time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 13

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes (fire roasted would be good)
12 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
2 ¾ cups water
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 cups chopped spinach

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the olive oil and swirl it around. Add in the onion and saute for 4 minutes. Then add in the garlic and saute for 20 seconds. Deglaze the pot with the chicken broth.
Place the chicken in a single layer in the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle the salt, pepper and Italian seasoning over the chicken. Dump the tomatoes over the top of the chicken.
Pour the orzo and water into a pan* that fits inside your Instant Pot. Using a sling* lower the pan on top of the chicken as evenly as possible. (I covered my pan)
Cover the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 12 minutes for thawed chicken and 15 minutes for frozen chicken (or follow this method for best results). When the time is up let the pot sit for 5 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
Use hot pads to remove the orzo pan. Set it aside.
Cut the chicken into pieces. Stir the parmesan and spinach into the pot. Stir the orzo into pot. Salt and pepper to taste.
Scoop onto serving dishes and enjoy.

Notes: Instant Pot Artichoke Chicken Orzo, Pour in wine and stir up to deglaze the pot. Turn off IP. Stir in orzo Italian seasoning and broth. Top with chicken. Set using manual high for 6 …