Comments on: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice: The Ultimate One-Pot Comfort Meal

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:24:04 +0000

In reply to Alex. Hi, Alex. Great catch. Actually, the way we recommend layering our ingredients with our rice over the top of the chicken, there isn't an issue with it burning. I've clarified that language and appreciate you bringing this to my attention.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:47:28 +0000

Hi!
I’m a bit confused and hope you can help! You mention in the notes that “Some recipes state that putting the rice under the chicken may allow it to burn. I’ve never had that happen.” but at the same time, it says in the recipe to put the rice on top of the chicken to avoid burning it. To me this reads as the exact opposite. So, which one is it? Rice under the chicken or on top?

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:15:39 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. Thanks, Rebecca, I'm glad that you enjoyed this recipe. We make this recipe alot and love how easy it is just to throw everything together and let it cook.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:51:35 +0000

Will make again. Needed an extra 5 minutes of cook time, due to the rice still being crunchy. Added extra broth for a stew like texture. Can’t go wrong!

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:03:45 +0000

In reply to Tammy S. Thank you, Tammy! It's a great meal that I can always get the kiddos to eat too.

By: Tammy S

Tammy S — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:57:22 +0000

This was delish. My family are picky eaters and everyone loved it!

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:45:04 +0000

In reply to Rachael. No, you don't have to increase the time as long as you don't overcrowd the pot. You will want to increase the liquid if adding more rice. You can always check it and add 5 to 7 minutes if it's not ready to pull. I just made this on Friday night and the grandkids loved it.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:30:29 +0000

If I did a double batch, should I increase the time?

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:02:16 +0000

In reply to Marlene. Those are two separate recipes Marlene but I love the idea of making tomatillo rice with chicken. If you use white rice use long-grain. The shorter grains of white rice tend to get mushy with the amount of liquid these recipes call for. If you use white rice, reduce the amount of liquid to 1 cup of white rice to 1 cup of liquid. I hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:44:43 +0000

You refer to making the chicken and rice with the tomatillos. Yet this recipe says dont use white rice. How do you change the timing to make the tomatillo rice with chicken? Or is the liquid amount changed.
Thank you