Best Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT® CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and stir until melted. Add onion and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and pour in 1 1/4 cup chicken broth or as much as needed to cover rice. Close and lock the lid. Select rice setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add chopped broccoli and stir to combine. If rice looks dry, add remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth. Close lid and seal the vent. Select steam and set the timer for 5 minutes.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Pour in half-and-half, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 8-inch square casserole dish.
• Transfer broccoli mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

5-INGREDIENT INSTANT POT™ CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE

Steps:

• Spray 6-quart Instant Pot™ insert with cooking spray. Mix broth, rice, salt and pepper in insert.
• Stir in chicken and broccoli. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 10 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
• Stir in cheese. Broccoli will break down when stirring.

INSTANT POT CHEESY BROCCOLI AND RICE

Steps:

• Add rice to bowl of Instant Pot. Top with chicken broth and milk. Season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Add butter and frozen broccoli. Stir to combine. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the cook time is up, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid from the pot and add the cheese. Stir to combine.