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Make sure the stainless steel insert is in your Instant Pot.
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Press the "saute" setting and wait until the display shows HOT.
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Add oil to the pot and heat up.
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Add onion, celery and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add Italian seasoning and rice and saute for 2 minutes, stirring often.
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Add 1/2 cup of water and deglaze the bottom of the pot by scraping any cooked-on bits with a wooden spoon. This is important as it will prevent the burn.
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Add remaining water, seasoned chicken, frozen veggies and butter. Stir in.
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Close the lid and turn the valve to "sealing" position (the newer IP models do it on their own). Press “manual” or “pressure cook” button. Set timer to 5 minutes. Make sure the IP is set to high pressure.
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The IP will beep and start building up pressure. This can take 10 to 12 minutes.
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Once the cooking cycle is done, press “cancel/off” button and let the Instant Pot release the pressure naturally.
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Open the lid and stir the rice. You can add cheese and season with more salt and pepper if needed.