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Chicken and broccoli casserole with rice in a blue bowl.

Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned salt
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups long grain white rice or Jasmine rice (rinsed under cold water until the water runs clear)
  • ½ cup sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli (cut into bite size florets, blanched 2 minutes and cooled see notes.)
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Instructions 

Prep Steps

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingsCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 2054mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 899IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 2mg
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