Instant Pot Lemon Basil Chicken and Rice is a simple and easy dinner that even the pickiest eaters will love. White rice and chicken cooked in the instant pot with broth, a hint of lemon juice and topped with fresh basil.
Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dried basil.
Turn instant pot on to saute setting. Add oil. Once hot, add chicken and cook, tossing to cook on all sides for 1 minute (chicken will not be cooked through.) Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Turn Instant pot off.
Add butter to the instant pot and use a a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the rice, chicken broth and lemon juice. Place chicken pieces on top.
Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure (manual) for 3 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then vent to release remaining pressure.
Remove lid and sprinkle fresh basil over the rice. Gently fluff the rice mixture with a fork (don't stir it).
Serve immediately, garnished with extra chopped fresh basil, if desired.