Tempting Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Chicken And Rice Casserole
Tempting Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Chicken And Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that seamlessly blends tender chicken, fresh broccoli, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal provides a hearty dose of flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (low-fat if desired)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and dice chicken breasts.
- Sauté chicken: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add oil, then brown diced chicken for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in rice, broccoli, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pressure cook: Close the lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes; ensure steam release valve is sealed.
- Release pressure: After cooking time is complete, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before releasing remaining steam.
- Stir in cheese: Open the lid and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg