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Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli and Rice

This Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli and Rice is an easy and delicious side dish for just about any meal! Thanks to your pressure cooker, it's ready in a flash and only requires a handful of simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth divided
  • 1 cup medium grain white rice
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Push the saute button on Instant Pot and add the butter. Once the butter melts, add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook stirring constantly so that it doesn't burn, about 30 seconds.
  2. Push the "off" button and add 2 cups of the chicken broth and the rice. Stir everything well, then place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the pressure release knob to "sealing."
  3. Cook the rice over manual high pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer is up, perform a quick release. After the pressure has completely released and the pin has dropped, open the lid and stir in the broccoli, remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, and salt and pepper.
  4. Place the lid back on the pot, turn the pressure release knob to "sealing," and cook the broccoli and rice over manual high pressure for 1 minute. When the timer is up, perform a quick release. After the pressure has completely released and the pin has dropped, open the lid and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 504mg (21%) Potassium 247mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 435IU (9%) Vitamin C 35.2mg (39%) Calcium 169mg (17%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 504mg 21%
Potassium 247mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 435IU 9%
Vitamin C 35.2mg 39%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.