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Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 21, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026
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Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf with measured ingredients, 25-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for one-pot, one-pan, skillet, casserole, and sheet-pan recipes.

Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Servings 4
Difficulty easy
Cuisine Mediterranean-Inspired

Recipe Details

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Difficultyeasy
CuisineMediterranean-Inspired
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Juice of 1 lemon
Ingredients for Instant Pot High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients for Instant Pot High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat the olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed quinoa, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Place the chicken pieces evenly over the quinoa mixture without stirring.
  6. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' high pressure for 10 minutes.
  7. When cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to release the remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid and gently fluff the quinoa with a fork, mixing the chicken into the quinoa and vegetables.
  9. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and squeeze lemon juice over the dish.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Instant Pot High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf cooking in the recommended pan or pot
Instant Pot High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Pilaf cooking in the recommended pan or pot

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