Make this warm and comforting Instant Pot Chicken Congee (Savory Rice Porridge, Jook) using 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of active working time. No stirring and no mess to make this one-pot savory Asian rice porridge (gruel).

About Instant Pot Chicken Congee

Congee, also known as jook is a savory Asian rice porridge. It has been a part of Chinese households and other Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, etc., for years now, and due to its easy process and impeccable taste, it is making its place worldwide.

It is the perfect comfort food you want to have on days when you are not well or when it’s cold outside.

Traditionally, congee was made in a pot over the stovetop and requires constant stirring and monitoring, but this Instant Pot Chicken Congee recipe is a deal-breaker.

It is creamy, warm, and loaded with umami flavors. Once you try this one-pot no-mess instant pot congee recipe, you will never return to another method.

Making congee in an instant pot (electric pressure cooker) is easy. There is no extra cleaning, no burnt bottoms, no extra utensils to wash, just one pot, and your super comforting meal is ready in minutes.

There is no babysitting the pot, which means so much time is saved.

Serve this dairy-free and gluten-free dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, topped with your favorite toppings for a hearty meal. I have mentioned some topping ideas in the post below.

I made this comforting dish in my 3-quart instant pot. If you want to double the recipe, then use a bigger pot. The cooking time will remain the same.

Here are some more instant pot recipes that you might like

• Instant Pot Chicken Stew
• Instant Pot Cuban Chicken Soup
• Instant Pot White Jasmine Rice
• One-Pot Instant Pot Dal Makhani
• Instant Pot Veg Pad Thai Noodles

Ingredients

Jasmine Rice – White Jasmine rice is traditionally used to make congee. It is flavorful and cooks to become creamy and silky smooth. You can use any short-grain white rice with high starch content to make this porridge if it’s unavailable.

You can use brown rice instead of white rice, but the liquid-to-rice ratio and cooking time will differ.

Chicken – Chicken gives a lovely flavor to this dish. I like adding chicken drumsticks as the bones release a lot of juice into the congee, making it very delicious. You can use boneless chicken breast or thighs, too.

You can skip adding chicken for a vegan congee (vegetarian version).

Garlic and Ginger – Add some fresh ginger and garlic to flavor the chicken congee recipe.

Salt – Season the chicken congee with a little salt.

You can cook the congee in vegetable broth (vegetable stock) or chicken broth (chicken stock) to make it more flavorful.

Add some white pepper powder or black pepper powder for a spicy kick.

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Congee

Rinse 1 cup of Jasmine rice with water and add it to a 3-quart Instant Pot.

Stir in

• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 chicken drumsticks
• 6 cups of water
• 2 teaspoon salt

Close the lid of the pot and set the valve to the sealing position.

Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 10 minutes at high pressure.

Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally. It will take 10-15 minutes.

Note – Do not try to manually release the pressure as the congee is very starchy and may foam and clog the pressure release valve. Be patient and let the pressure release naturally.

Once all the pressure is released, open the lid of the pot.

Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir well.

Take out the chicken drumsticks using a tong or a spatula and shred them using a fork. Discard the bones.

Return the shredded chicken to the instant pot and mix the congee well with a ladle.

Add some more water or stock if the congee is too thick for your liking.

Press the SAUTE button and cook for 2-3 minutes until the congee bubbles.

Check for salt and add more if needed.

Transfer hot congee to the serving bowls and top with your choice of topping. Serve hot.

Congee Toppings

Congee can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Choose the ones that you like.

• Soft-Boiled Egg
• Crispy Fried Onions and Ginger Juliennes
• Fried Garlic
• Chopped Cilantro
• Chopped Garlic Chives
• Dried Shrimps
• Chopped Celery
• Chopped Scallion (Green Onions)
• Chili Oil, Sesame Oil
• Roasted Peanuts
• Sauteed Mushrooms
• Fish Sauce, Oyster Sauce, or Soy Sauce (Use coconut aminos or tamari for gluten-free)
• Crispy Bacon
• Sriracha
• Toasted Sesame Seeds

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage Suggestions

Congee can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Reheat in a microwave or a pan over the stovetop. Add some water while reheating if it has thickened.

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