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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

May 20, 2019 by Sandy 105 Comments

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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a delicious one-pot comfort food meal. This is an easy and flavorful casserole to make in the Instant Pot. It's easy to make this yummy pressure cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole with simple ingredients.

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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A casserole is a great choice for a weeknight meal. They are easy to make, don't take much more than an hour, and are delicious and filling. Even kids like this recipe!

This is a delicious casserole that you can make in your Instant Pot® pressure cooker. I created this chicken broccoli rice casserole to be healthier than the one made with the canned soup (I have nothing against canned soup, I just don't want to use it too often).

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole in a white bowl in front of a pressure cooker

What is the best chicken to make this recipe with?

You can use dark or white meat. Boneless/skinless is what I use. If you use bone-in, take the temperature of the meat before serving (you want 165°).

Can I use quick cooking rice?

The parboiled, or fast cooking rices don't do as well in this recipe. They overcook and get mushy. I haven't tried it, but a quick cooking brown rice might work.

Can I use Brown Rice?

Brown rice needs a much longer cook time than white rice, so I wouldn't. As mentioned above, I haven't tried it, but a few of my readers have had success with quick cooking brown rice.

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Can I just throw the broccoli in with the chicken and rice?

  • Broccoli cooks very quickly in a pressure cooker. It will be super mushy if you add it in the beginning.
  • Frozen broccoli, ran under hot water, works the best in this recipe. Add it at the end and close the lid. It will heat through.
  • If you are using fresh broccoli, you will want to microwave it a few minutes with some water before adding it at the end. It won't cook much from just the residual heat.

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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a delicious one pot comfort food meal. It's easy to make this yummy pressure cooker Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker chicken broccoli rice recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 415 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 med Onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ lbs Chicken Breast, cubed
  • 1 ¼ tsp Kosher Salt (or ¾ tsp table salt)
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp Thyme Leaves (dried, not ground)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1 ½ cups Long Grain White Rice, well rinsed
  • 2 ½ cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 2 ½ cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, (I like sharp)
  • 2 lbs Frozen Broccoli Florets
Instructions
  1. Turn on the Sauté setting. When it is hot, add the olive oil and butter.

  2. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to turn translucent.

  3. Add the chicken. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme over it. Stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just the outside of the chicken turns white.

  4. Add the garlic and stir.

  5. Add the rice and the broth. Do not stir. Gently press the rice and chicken into the broth, then put the lid on the pressure cooker and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

  6. Turn off the Sauté setting.

  7. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 3 minutes. High Pressure. The pot will take several minutes to come to pressure.

  8. While the chicken and rice is cooking, run the frozen broccoli florets under hot water and drain. Set aside. If you are using fresh broccoli, you may need to microwave it with a little water for a few minutes to soften it, as it won't cook in the pot with the residual heat. If the florets are large, cut them in half.

  9. When the cook cycle has finished, turn off the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 minute natural release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to release the remaining steam/pressure.

  10. When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid.

  11. Stir in the cheese.

  12. Add the broccoli florets, stir, and close the lid so it cooks in the residual heat of the rice/chicken.

  13. Take the lid off and stir. Serve immediately. Makes good leftovers.


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  1. Cassandra

    February 15, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    Delicious! I used 2 packets of Knorr Cheddar Broccoli rice sides instead of the regular white rice. It was amazing and I will definitely be making it again.

    Reply
  2. Ashley G

    January 22, 2021 at 9:49 am

    Great easy recipe. I used 1/2 the onion because my husband isn’t a big fan of onion. Turned out amazing.

    Reply
  3. Amber Davis

    January 17, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    This was a real crowd pleaser---and my 3 teenage boys and 1 pre-teen girl are fairly picky eaters. Everyone loved it! My husband was really surprised how good it was as well!!
    Not one negative comment---all plates were completely empty!
    Thanks so much for posting this recipe!
    It is a new favorite in our house now!!

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  4. Shelly

    December 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Easy & delish! Thanks for a great quick recipe!

    Reply
  5. Monica

    December 17, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Chicken was so tender! Very quick, easy, and yummy! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  6. Emily Scholl

    November 19, 2020 at 1:23 am

    Came out amazing! Moist and yummy. Followed the recipe as described.
    Will be making again!
    Made it in my 3qt duo mini instant pot, had plenty room while everything was cooking, but adding the broccoli at the end I had to be careful to stir it in without causing a tidal wave.
    Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  7. Emily

    October 30, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Would this work in the 3 quart IP?

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    • Sandy

      November 25, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      You may need to be careful when stirring in the broccoli, as another reader commented, but she did get it to work!

      Reply
    • Marie Smeets

      December 14, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      This recipe was outstanding in taste & I'm not even a rice person. I added a few sliced mushrooms because i didnt have enough broccoli but other than that, followed everything exact and it's a delicous, healthy & clean eating meal! I'd give it 10 stars if i could. Thanks so much for sharing this ❤

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