Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice

Yield – 6 to 8 servings

Preparation Time – 10 minutes

Cooking Time – 7 minutes

Ingredients

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

Directions

• 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.