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Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 420 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1" pieces & patted dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 10 ounces fresh broccoli florets about 4 cups
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté.
- Once hot, add the oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken thighs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Mix until all of the chicken is fully coated in the seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the Instant Pot. Sear the chicken just until the outside is golden brown and gets a nice sear. It will finish cooking with the rice and broccoli.
- Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the bottom of the pot, getting all of the little bits up. There is a lot of flavor in these, plus it will help prevent you from getting a burn notice when cooking.
- Add the rice and broccoli into the Instant Pot and mix to combine. Be sure all of the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Place the lid securely on the Instant Pot and set the pressure valve to SEALING.
- Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes.
- QUICK RELEASE the pressure by setting the pressure valve to VENTING.
- Carefully open the lid and and stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
684IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.