Chicken and Spinach Risotto in the Instant Pot

close bowl of risotto with small bits of spinach and chunks of chicken in front of Instant Pot.

Chicken and Spinach Risotto in the Instant Pot

This chicken and spinach risotto is creamy and delicious. The best part is that this one pot meal is all done in an Instant Pot for a quick and easy dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Servings: Servings

Author: Carlee

Ingredients

For Chicken Risotto

2 Tablespoons butter
1 medium onion
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pound arborio rice
1 cup white wine or additional broth
5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For Finishing

10 ounces chopped spinach thawed and drained
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

Finely dice 1 medium onion.
Turn Instant Pot on sauté. Place 2 Tablespoons butter in the pot and melt. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent.
Cut 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite sized pieces, about ½-inch cubes. Add to pot along with 1 pound arborio rice. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned and rice is toasty. This should take about 5 minutes.
Use 1 cup white wine, or broth, to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Then add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Turn off the Instant Pot.
Pour in 5 cups chicken broth<wprm-ingredient uid="16" removed="0">. Then place the lid on top, making sure the valve is closed. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 7 minutes. Then manually release the remaining pressure.
Stir in 10 ounces chopped spinach, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 Tablespoons butter. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!

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