Getting stumped when it comes to easy weeknight dinners? This Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Rice will come together in no time, and everyone will love it! You can add plenty of veggies and protein to make a wholesome, home-cooked meal in minutes.

instant pot teriyaki chicken and rice

We have definitely embraced the Instant Pot in my household. It makes delicious meals in no time at all. So, when the days are busy and get away from me, I can still prepare a homemade meal!

No more fast food when I “run out of time”. Who am I kidding? There will still be fast food, but maybe not quite as often.

Ingredients needed to make this Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Rice:

• 2 cups, quick cooking rice, any type
• 1 lb, chicken breasts
• 2 cups, teriyaki sauce (divided)
• 4 cups, frozen (or fresh) stir fry vegetables
• Optional, for topping: carrot, thinly shredded

Directions to make this Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Rice:

• Place chicken in bottom of pressure cooker. Pour 1 cup of teriyaki sauce on top.
• Cook chicken for 12 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pressure cooker; place on cutting board.
• Add vegetables to pressure cooker; saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender crisp.
• Meanwhile, slice or shred chicken.
• Heat up rice according to package instructions.
• Serve bowls of rice with chicken, vegetables, and sauce on top. Add shredded carrots if desired.

Here, I have used my pressure cooker to make this shredded chicken that is amazingly easy to adapt for many recipes.  

Just cook your chicken in a little sauce, then swap out the veggies in the pressure cooker and saute them up! 

handy tools to easily make this chicken and rice:

• instant pot – pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker and warmer and cooks up to 70% faster!
• dinner bowls – great size, nice edge to keep sauces from spilling, matches with any other dishes

frequently asked questions

Is Teriyaki high in sugar? It is not. A tablespoon of sauce has only 2 grams of sugar.

Are teriyaki bowls healthy? They can be, but they are usually high in fat, calories, and sodium. Depending on how you make it, you can get a lot of protein and good veggies in the mix!

Love the Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice? Try out the Instant Pot on this Turkey Taco recipe and this Minestrone Soup!

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