Best Pressure Cooker Creamy Chicken Broccoli Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER GARLIC CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Pressure-Cooker Garlic Chicken and Broccoli image

This simple riff on a classic Chinese chicken dish proves you can savor the takeout taste you crave while still eating right. -Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a large bowl, mix broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. , Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken, vegetables and hot cooked rice., Freeze option: Place chicken and vegetables in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN STEW

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I am a fan of thick stews and soups, so this dish is perfect! It's similar to a creamy broccoli soup. I replaced white rice with riced cauliflower for my low-carb-loving family. -Kim Banick, Turner, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce with mushrooms
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces whole cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears
1 package (10 ounces) frozen riced cauliflower
Optional: Shredded Parmesan and fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Combine Alfredo sauce and pesto in medium-sized bowl. Set aside., Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Press cancel., Layer mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and reserved sauce in pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 3 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure., Stir to combine. If desired, top with Parmesan and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 44g protein.