Add onion, garlic, and carrots; cook until the carrots start to soften about 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken pieces along with salt and black pepper powder. Cook until the chicken is light brown. Add the rice and the chicken broth. Stir well.
Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 7 minutes. Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, allow a natural release for 5 minutes. Slide the valve to vent to allow any remaining pressure to release.Open the lid and select the CANCEL button.
Add the peas, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir well. Place the lid back on the pot and let the peas cook in the steam for about 5 minutes or until soft.