Easy Rice Cooker Chicken & Rice
This Easy Rice Cooker Chicken & Rice is a fuss-free, one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and simple seasonings, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into cubes
– 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
– Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and place it into the rice cooker.
2. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in the cubed chicken and frozen vegetables if using.
4. Close the rice cooker lid and set to the “Cook” setting.
5. Once the rice cooker finishes (or switches to “Warm”), let it sit for 5–10 minutes to steam.
6. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
– You can substitute water for chicken broth but broth adds more flavor.
– This recipe works well with boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
– Add a splash of lemon juice or a drizzle of soy sauce before serving for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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