Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Recipe
Super tasty Instant Pot cheesy broccoli chicken and rice should be on your menu this week!
Serving6
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, or white onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups white rice, uncooked
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 pound fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese, plus more for optional topping
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add onion, garlic, rice, chicken broth, salt, and cooked chicken into the bottom of your Instant Pot.
- Seal lid and turn valve to SEALING. Set MANUAL and set timer to 7 minutes.
- Once time is up, turn the knob to VENTING to let the pressure out (a quick release).
- While the pressure is being released, steam your broccoli in the microwave for 4-5 minutes or on the stove top (or follow directions on the frozen broccoli package if using frozen).
- Stir in the broccoli and cheddar cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Dish onto plates or bowls and top with more shredded cheese, if desired.
Notes
- You can cook your fresh broccoli in with the other ingredients, but it will kind of disintegrate/fall apart for cooking that long in the Instant Pot. If your kids don't love broccoli, this might be a great option! But if you like broccoli and prefer the bigger pieces, follow the instructions as written.
Nutrition
Calories: 539 kcal · Carbohydrates: 46 g · Protein: 48 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 0.02 g · Cholesterol: 138 mg · Sodium: 1420 mg · Potassium: 940 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 899 IU · Vitamin C: 71 mg · Calcium: 336 mg · Iron: 2 mg