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    Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice

    July 20, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice

    Chicken and Rice Night is about to get an upgrade in flavor!

    If you love chicken and rice casseroles, here’s a popular one made in the Instant Pot!

    Here’s a pictorial for you…

    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice

    Cut chicken into bite size pieces and saute with oil, garlic and onion.

    Add the rice and stock.

    Pressure cook.

    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice recipe

    Fluff the rice and chicken, after it’s been pressure cooked.

    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice recipe

    Add the butter.

    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice recipe

    And the cheese.

    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice recipe

    Stir in the broccoli and leave on warm for 5 minutes, to allow it to steam slightly.

    instant pot chicken broccoli and cheddar rice recipe

    Serve and enjoy!

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    Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice

    Quick and Easy Recipe for Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice. This recipe is perfect to level up your next chicken and rice night!
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time7 minutes
    Servings - 6 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp minced onion
    • 1 tsp minced garlic
    • 1 1/3 cups white rice
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 3 Tbsp butter
    • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 broccoli head
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
    • Add the oil, minced onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot insert.
    • Turn on Saute mode and toss the chicken pieces with the oil, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken begins to cook on the edges. It will finish cooking during the pressure cook cycle.
    • Pour in the dry rice and broth, and gently stir to get all the rice underwater.
    • Put the lid on and set to Sealing.
    • Cook on High, for 7 minutes.
    • Let naturally release.
    • Chop the broccoli into bite size pieces/florets.
    • Fluff the rice and chicken, then stir in the butter, cheese and broccoli. Leave on warm mode for 5 minutes to let broccoli steam up. If you want it to be creamier, you can add 3-4 Tbsp milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli and Rice, as one dish meal or with side salad.

    This recipe is featured on Meal Plan Monday #124.

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    1. Heather says

      December 3, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      Is this instant rice or regular?

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