Instant Pot Congee – Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Congee is quick and easy to make. It’s a one pot chicken and rice Instant Pot meal. Make this jook recipe for breakfast or for dinner.

There’s something special about waking up on a cold winter day to a hot bowl of congee. Now that the weather has turned, it’s good to have this Instant Pot Congee recipe up your sleeve.

Even year-round though, Instant Pot Congee (or Instant Pot Jook, however you prefer to call it) is my go-to whenever I’m feeling a little under the weather (pun intended).

So what is Instant Pot Chicken Rice Congee?

Chicken Rice Congee is a delicious Chinese comfort food. It’s a savory rice porridge that is often served for breakfast, but is hearty enough to enjoy for dinner.

It’s easy to make Chicken Rice Congee. For this recipe, you simply cook chicken (bone-in thigh works best) and rice together in an Instant Pot until the rice breaks down into a porridge.

Chicken Rice Congee is also called jook, rice porridge, or xi-fan.

Did you know that you can cook rice in an Instant Pot?

It took me a while to discover how easy it is to cook rice in a pressure cooker. Rice wasn’t one of the first recipes I made in my pressure cooker after buying it. But now we frequently make rice in that way.

I find that congee is a favorite way for cooking rice in Instant Pot. You end up with a one pot chicken and rice meal that’s ready to eat.

How long does it take to cook rice in an Instant Pot? 

This Instant Pot Congee takes 30 minutes to cook on high pressure. Once the cook time is done, allow for natural release.

I use brown rice in this recipe, which has a longer cooking time than white rice. It’s worth the extra cook time though.

Brown rice congee gives you a creamy texture, while the rice grains are still able to hold their shape and some chew. Using brown rice makes congee feel like a heartier meal too.

Just one note about cooking congee in the Instant Pot: don’t use the quick release because the congee may splatter.

How do you make Chinese congee?

You can make Chinese congee so many different ways.

The classic method is to make Chinese congee on the stove. Both my Chicken and Ginger Congee and Vegetable Congee recipes are cooked on the stovetop.

You can also make Chinese congee in a rice cooker, such as this type. We have a similar one that we use at home with great results.

But the ultimate question is, how do you make quick congee?

And the best way to make quick congee is to use an Instant pot! While traditional Chinese congee needs to simmer on the stove top or in the rice cooker, you can make it in the Instant Pot in 30 minutes.

What do you serve on Instant Pot Congee?

Since you cook the rice together with the chicken in the Instant Pot, the congee already comes rich with flavor. It’s delicious plain.

When I am looking to make it more savory and filling though, I always add a pinch of salt, some sliced green scallions, a bit of hot chili oil, and a hard boiled egg. It makes a hearty breakfast, and it’s filling enough to have it for dinner too.

Don’t skimp on this Chili Oil with Crunchy Garlic! It goes so well with this congee. We always have a jar on hand because it’s delicious on everything – even just topped on eggs.

Love this Instant Pot Chinese Recipe?

Here are a few other Instant Pot Asian Recipes that are definitely worth cooking:

• Instant Pot Chinese Beef Stew
• Instant Pot Taiwanese Meat Sauce
• Instant Pot Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice