This Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a quick and hearty meal made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, rice and creamy cheese sauce. A family-friendly dish ready in minutes!
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Lawry's Seasoned Salt.
Cut fresh broccoli into florets and blanch in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Pressure Cooking
Add seasoned chicken, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Sprinkle rinsed rice over the top (do not stir).
Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on Manual for 4 minutes. Perform a quick release when done.
Stir in broccoli, sour cream, and ½ cup of shredded cheese until combined.
Top with remaining cheese, cover, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the cheese melts.
Remove the inner pot to prevent overcooking. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy chicken and rice!
Recipe Expert Tips
Broccoli is very easy to overcook in the Instant Pot. If you add it at the beginning of the recipe while pressure cooking the chicken and rice it will end up soft and mushy. When you mix the casserole in step 4 the broccoli will fall apart when you stir the ingredients.