Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Description
Chicken and broccoli are cooked to succulent perfection in a creamy, cheesy sauce crafted from broth, cheese, and milk. When paired with fluffy white rice, this meal becomes a comforting, hearty dish that the whole family will adore.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 2 pounds chicken, boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut up
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, more if you like garlic
- 1 1/3 cup rice, long grain
- 1 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli, already cooked
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Start by pressing the saute ‘button on your Instant Pot, then add the butter, saute’ the butter, until it’s melted, then add the onions and chicken and saute’ until the onions are translucent (about 4-5 minutes)
- Then add the rice, chicken broth, spices, garlic and mix well.
- Then add your lid, make sure that the vent is sealed.
- Set the manual high pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer beeps, do a quick release.
- Then add the previously steamed broccoli (look for it in the produce department in a steamer bag, you can just place it in the microwave)
- Mix it in, then add the cheese, continue to stir until all of the ingredients are mixed well.
Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, or Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 1mg