Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Method

  • Pre-heat pressure cooker on the Brown setting.
  • Dice chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Add the olive oil to the pressure cooker and brown the chicken pieces briefly, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and thyme; saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, and pour in the stock and tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Lock lid in place, and cook on HIGH for 8 minutes.
  • Reduce the pressure with the quick-release method, and carefully remove the lid.
  • Add the parsley, adjust seasoning if needed and serve.