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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. Jatie

    May 25, 2022 at 6:26 am

    How can you double this recipe? We love it, but it’s not enough..what’s the amount and times for cooking?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      May 30, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      I haven't tried doubling this recipe in my Instant Pot. I think I would keep the cook time about the same though.

      Reply
  2. Jessica

    April 19, 2022 at 1:07 pm

    It didn't work for me not sure what went wrong but rice was uncooked and lots of broth left in pot.

    Reply
    • Sandy

      April 19, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      That's unusual. Sorry that happened to you. Can you tell me what you did? Did you confirm that the pot actually came to pressure?

      Reply
    • Monica

      October 22, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      I'm at high altitude (5,300ft) so I have to increase cook time esp. for rice. My tried and true method for rice is 1.5 cups rice + 2 cups water, 7mins pressure cook, 10mins NR. I followed this recipe with amount of rice/broth but increased the cook time to 7mins. Rice came out cooked.

      Reply
  3. Brian

    August 18, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    It was amazing but we used a can of cheese sauce and less shredded cheese and if you want to take it to the next level add crushed Ritz crackers on top, delicious.

    Reply
    • Kathleen

      March 29, 2022 at 11:30 am

      Looks yummy! Would Jasmine rice work?

      Reply
      • Sandy

        January 31, 2023 at 6:46 pm

        Yes it will

  4. Michaela

    June 07, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    I’ve never commented on a recipe before, but this is on a monthly rotation at our house (if not more frequently)!
    The only thing I do differently is add a package of baby Bella mushrooms (sliced). Everyone thinks it really adds more oomph to the dish.
    Thank you for sharing such an easy and delicious all in one meal!

    Reply
  5. Kristina

    May 31, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    I accidentally doubled the cheese (but it was still great). I also topped it with crushed Ritz crackers, which everyone approved of. Toddler & husband approved!

    Reply
  6. Jess

    May 15, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    I made the recipe as written and it was delish! We all loved it. It was inducted into our regular rotation😜

    Reply
  7. Brooke

    March 04, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    Fabulous! Needed a quick meal with what I had and this turned out LOVELY!!!!

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