Instant Greek Chicken and Rice is a flavorful dinner of spiced chicken and rice. This easy dinner cooks together in the Instant Pot for a simple but tasty meal.

Instant Pot Greek chicken and rice next to a Greek salad in a large white dish.

The Instant Pot is great for making one dish meals like soup and chili, but it’s also great for making meals like this Instant Pot Greek Chicken and Rice.

This Greek chicken and rice dish has flavorful chicken and rice that cook together in the Instant Pot for a simple weeknight dinner. The chicken portion is easy to prep ahead, and since it’s made entirely in the Instant Pot, cleanup is a breeze.

How to make Instant Pot Greek chicken and rice

Marinade for Greek chicken in rectangular container.

Step 1: Add the marinade ingredients to a resealable container an stir together.

Chicken pieces in Greek chicken marinade.

Step 2: Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.

Step 3: Seal the container and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Step 4: To cook, press sauté.

Step 5: When the Instant Pot reads hot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Chicken pieces browning in an Instant Pot.

Step 6: Working in batches, add the chicken pieces and cook until the chicken is lightly browned. Reserve the marinade.

Tip >> It’s important to work in batches because the chicken won’t brown properly if it’s crowded in the pot.

Step 7: Press cancel.

Chicken broth with browned bits in it in Instant Pot.

Step 8: Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Rice in chicken broth in an Instant Pot.

Step 9: Add the reserved marinade, lemon juice, remaining chicken broth, and rice.

Diced red onion on rice in chicken broth.

Step 10: Add the diced red onion.

Browned pieces of chicken on top of rice in an Instant Pot.

Step 11: Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot.

Step 12: Close and lock the lid. Be sure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 3 minutes. It should take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure.

Step 13: When the cooking time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.

Cooked Greek chicken and rice in an Instant Pot.

Step 14: Remove the lid and give everything a good stir.

Step 15: Serve topped with fresh parsley and feta, if desired.

A white plate of Greek chicken and rice and Greek salad with a silver fork in it.

Tips

Marinating the chicken: It’s important to marinate the chicken before cooking. This helps to add flavor and keep the chicken tender while it cooks.
Feta: The feta adds a nice salty bite to the dish. If you’re not using the feta, you may find that you want to season with a bit of salt after cooking.
Serving suggestion: I like to serve this chicken and rice with a Greek salad.

How to make this a freezer meal

To freeze, add the marinade ingredients to a freezer-safe resealable container and combine. Add the chicken pieces.

Seal, and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator. Cook following the recipe starting at step 4.

A white dish of Greek chicken and rice next to a dish of chopped red onion.

Storage

Store any leftover Greek chicken and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

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