{"id":1443,"date":"2020-05-30T23:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T05:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2020-06-02T16:16:30","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T22:16:30","slug":"cheesy-chicken-broccoli-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I<\/em>nstant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole<\/em><\/strong> is an easy, cheesy, and creamy one-pot meal that\u2019s ready to eat in about 15 minutes. Filled with tender white rice, bite-sized chicken, and crunchy broccoli, it\u2019s a well-rounded weeknight meal. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hey everyone, Jenn here! This chicken and rice casserole<\/strong> is one of my kids\u2019 favorite pressure cooker meals. They love the combination of creamy rice, melted cheddar, and perfectly steamed broccoli. It\u2019s a regular menu item at my house, especially because it\u2019s so easy to make on busy nights.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bonus is that this cheesy casserole also makes tasty leftovers, so go ahead and double the recipe, and you\u2019ll have a satisfying lunch to enjoy the next day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Update<\/strong>: Things certainly have changed in the pressure cooking world since we first posted this recipe in 2013! I\u2019ve updated the recipe so that it works even in the newest pressure cooker models, including the Instant Pot Evo<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole in an Instant Pot \/ Pressure Cooker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole<\/strong> recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot Evo<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did I mention how easy this one-pot meal is? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll start by browning the cubed chicken and diced onions using the Saut\u00e9 function on your pressure cooker. Then deglaze the pot with chicken broth, add the white rice and seasonings, seal up the lid, and cook at High Pressure for just 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you release the pressure, thicken the rice into a smooth, creamy sauce with a quick slurry of cornstarch and water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <\/strong>If you find that your rice is still a little watery, you can simmer for a couple more minutes or add a bit more cornstarch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, add the broccoli and steam until just crisp-tender.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I Make Chicken and Rice Casserole with Frozen Broccoli?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! This Instant Pot \/ Pressure Cooker recipe works with fresh or frozen broccoli. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd66 To use frozen broccoli:<\/strong> Allow the pressure to release as described in the recipe. Turn off the pressure cooker and carefully remove the lid. Then stir in the frozen broccoli and place the lid back on the pressure cooker (keep the pot turned off).

The residual heat inside the pressure cooking pot will cook your broccoli in just a few minutes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredient Substitutions and Swaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole is very versatile. You can really use whatever vegetables you have on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have broccoli, frozen peas, cauliflower, or other veggies will work just the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Make Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole Ahead of Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a great make-ahead meal!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When making ahead, I keep the broccoli separate from the cheesy rice casserole.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, when I reheat and serve, I can quickly steam a fresh batch of broccoli to stir into the casserole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Easy One-Pot Meals to Make in an Instant Pot \/ Pressure Cooker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wanting more one-pot dinner recipes made in the Instant Pot \/ electric pressure cooker? Try one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n