CHICKEN AND RICE ALFREDO RECIPES

Steps:

• Add rinsed rice and water to the pot, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
• Fluff the rice with a fork, remove to a separate bowl and cover loosely with foil. Rinse the pot liner (just get any stuck rice grains out--you don’t need to wash it out completely).
• Add toasted sesame oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select CANCEL and then the SAUTE function.
• When oil gets hot, add onion to the pot and saute 2 minutes.
• Add peas, carrots, chicken and butter to the pot and cook and stir for another 2 minutes, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Push ingredients to the side of the pot and add beaten eggs. Cook, stirring constantly, until the egg begins to set, then fold into the vegetable and chicken mixture until egg is cooked through.
• Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then fold in the cooked rice, soy sauce and sesame seeds. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Serve warm with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Steps:

• Turn on an electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot to sauté. Once heated, add the olive oil, followed by the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes more.
• Turn the pressure cooker off. Add 1/2 cup of the water and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add the alfredo sauce and stir to combine well. Using your hands, break the fettuccine in half, then place it evenly over the chicken-alfredo mixture. Do not stir from this point on.
• Rinse the alfredo sauce jar with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water (pour the water into the jar, cover, and shake gently) and then pour the water over the pasta. Remember — no stirring here.
• Seal the pressure cooker. Use the manual setting to set the pressure cooker to cook for 8 minutes under HIGH pressure. It will take 10 to 12 minutes to come up to pressure.
• When the cook time is done, immediately do a quick release of the pressure. Turn the pressure cooker off. Open it, add the Parmesan, and stir quickly to combine. Cover the pressure cooker again and let sit for 3 minutes for the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.