Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli And Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND RICE

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs with a paper towel to dry. Sprinkle all sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and butter and stir until butter is melted. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and saute until skin turns golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Pour chicken broth, whipping cream, and Chardonnay into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in rice until thoroughly mixed. Nestle chicken thighs on top of rice. Hit cancel and close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 20 minutes. Then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Add broccoli florets to the pot and close and lock the lid. Select Steam function and set timer for 3 minutes.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI TERIYAKI DUMP DINNER

Steps:

• Add the sesame oil to a 6-quart Instant Pot®. Add the chicken and stir until evenly coated. Add the broccoli, water chestnuts, rice, garlic and onion and mix until combined. Pour the chicken broth and teriyaki sauce over the rice mixture and stir until evenly coated.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
• Fluff the cooked rice and stir in the edamame if using. Put the lid back on and allow the rice to steam until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
• Serve the chicken and broccoli dinner topped with the sesame seeds and cilantro leaves, if using, and lime wedges on the side.

INSTANT POT CHEESY BROCCOLI CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add onion, garlic, rice, chicken broth, salt, and cooked chicken into the bottom of your Instant Pot.
• Seal lid and turn valve to SEALING. Set MANUAL and set timer to 7 minutes.
• Once time is up, turn the knob to VENTING to let the pressure out (a quick release).
• While the pressure is being released, steam your broccoli in the microwave for 4-5 minutes or on the stove top (or follow directions on the frozen broccoli package if using frozen).
• Stir in the broccoli and cheddar cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Dish onto plates or bowls and top with more shredded cheese, if desired.