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Instant Pot Sausage and Rice

A hearty, one pot dinner that combines smoky sausage and tender chicken with fluffy rice for pure comfort food.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026
Instant Pot Sausage and Rice
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

This meal is a favorite in my house because it comes together so quickly on busy weeknights. The combination of smoky sausage, chicken, and tomatoes creates a savory flavor that tastes like it simmered on the stove for hours.

My top tip for this recipe is to make sure you rinse your rice well before adding it to the pot. This helps remove extra starch so the rice stays nice and fluffy instead of getting sticky or clumpy.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting and heat the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the sliced sausage and cook until it starts to brown, then add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink on the outside.

  3. 3

    Stir in the diced onion and garlic, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot to prevent a burn error.

  5. 5

    Add the rice, fire roasted tomatoes with their juices, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before switching the valve to venting to release the remaining steam.

  8. 8

    Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat this easily in the microwave with a splash of water to keep the rice moist. This dish also freezes well if you want to save some for a future quick meal.

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