5 from 18 votes
Cheesy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli
This casserole combines tender shredded chicken, broccoli, and cheesy rice cooked together in an Instant Pot. The rice is seasoned with garlic and onion, then pressure-cooked for a fluffy texture. Broccoli is softened by resting in the warm pot before stirring in cheese and chicken for a creamy finish. It’s a comforting meal that balances protein, vegetables, and starch in one pot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
385 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli cut into tiny pieces
- 2 cups chicken breast shredded (about 1 large breast, cooked
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese grated and tightly packed (3 ounces)
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in your Instant Pot on 'Sauté' mode. Once melted, add in the onion and cook until it just begins to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Then, add in the garlic and cook an additional minute or two until it begins to brown.
- Place the rice in a fine sieve and wash with water until the water runs clear. Add it into the Instant Pot along with the 1 cup of water, the salt, onion powder, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Cover the Instant Pot (make sure it's set to 'Sealing') and cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes. Once cooked, let steam release naturally (about 16 minutes).
- Once the steam has released naturally, open the Instant Pot and fluff the rice with a fork, stirring in the last tablespoon of butter. Stir in the broccoli, cover, and let sit 15-20 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the chicken and cheese until melty and combined.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
41.3g
(14%)
Protein
24.2g
(48%)
Fat
13.3g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8.2g
(41%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.6g
(4%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3.8g
(19%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
250mg
(5%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
1.8g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
58.2mg
(65%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.3g | 14% |
| Protein | 24.2g | 48% |
| Fat | 13.3g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 58.2mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.