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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is the perfect solution for a busy week night dinner!
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February 26, 2017
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is the perfect solution for a busy week night dinner! In only 10 minutes of prep time you can have a delicious home cooked meal on your table!

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice in a bowl

See how easy it is to make Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice in the video below!


Being that I am now totally and completely addicted to my Instant Pot, I had to convert one of my all time favorite recipes, One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice. It has all of my favorite things…cheese, broccoli, and rice! I had no idea it could actually be simpler to do this in the Instant Pot than on the stove top, but it really is! You just satue the chicken for a minute or two and throw everything in so it can cook itself!

Because this is the only meal I can really get my 4-year-old to eat broccoli in, I make it a handful of times a month. I love knowing that under all the delicious cheese is actually some sort of veggie and a protein source getting into his little belly. Believe it or not you can whip this up in almost no time with ingredient you probably already have kicking around in you fridge! That is another reason why it’s my favorites! The lack of dirty dishes is a plus too!

Because I want to be completely honest here, I never can cook broccoli in my Instant Pot correctly. It’s ALWAYS comes out completely overcooked no matter the setting! When I cook this meal, I always just blanch it on the stove and then throw it in and my recipe reflects that. If you are a master Instant Pot user, you can cook it right in the pot (and then tell me your secret!).

 

Seeing that it will probably take you longer to cut the chicken, broccoli and onion than Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice even takes to cook, I promise this is one of the easiest week night meals you can make!

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Turn Instant Pot onto saute. Add butter and heat until hot. Add chicken, onion, and garlic.

Cook chicken mixture until onion starts to get translucent. Add rice, broth, and seasonings.

Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes and let naturally release for 5 minutes.

Immediately add milk and broccoli, mix well.

Add cheese and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
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4.85 from 93 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is the perfect solution for a busy week night dinner!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Build and Release Pressure3 hrs 25 mins
Total Time3 hrs 40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 459kcal
Author: Ashley

Equipment

  • 6 qt Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup milk warmed, more if needed
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Turn Instant Pot onto saute. Add oil and heat until hot. When hot, add chicken, onion, and garlic.
  • Turn Instant Pot onto saute. Add oil and heat until hot. Add the chicken and onion. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup of the broth and use a spatula to scrape up all of the brown bits in the bottom of the pan. Spread the chicken across the bottom of the instant pot. Add rice, broth, and seasonings, and do not stir.
  • Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer is up let the mixture naturally release for 5 minutes.
  • Release any remaining pressure, open the lid and quickly stir in the broccoli and warmed milk. Close the lid and let rest an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cheese until well combined, adding more warmed milk if needed. Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Cut the broccoli into small pieces so it cooks quickly.  The broccoli does not need to be pre-cooked, it will cook from the heat of the rice.
The resting time is important to allow the rice to cook.
Ensure all brown bits are removed from the bottom of the IP or you may get a burn notice.
Add the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe and do not stir before cooking.
If the rice is slightly undercooked, cover the lid and let it rest 5 minutes more.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Sodium: 1121mg | Calcium: 280mg | Vitamin C: 28.3mg | Vitamin A: 660IU | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Potassium: 322mg | Cholesterol: 48mg | Calories: 459kcal | Saturated Fat: 10g | Fat: 17g | Protein: 14g | Carbohydrates: 61g | Iron: 1.3mg

Recipe updated for improved consistency July/2022.

If you are looking for another delicious Instant Pot recipe, check out this delicious Instant Pot Beef and Beer Stew or Instant Pot Guinness Mac and Cheese!

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  1. Elle says

    July 31, 2022 at 2:43 pm

    Luuuv this recipe! Thank you!
    I had seasoned my chicken pieces ahead of time, not knowing exactly what I was going to make with it, just that fresh broccoli from our garden was included in the meal. I decided I wanted to do a one pot meal and found your recipe. I also sauteed the onions with sweet peppers and minced garlic. This meal turned out sooo delicious! ❤️

    Reply
  2. Jackie says

    July 23, 2022 at 4:19 pm

    Any chance I could get the old version of the recipe?

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 30, 2022 at 7:27 am

      Here you are Jackie. Using oil in place of butter helps with those getting a burn notice. We find the rice needs a little bit longer to cook, if you follow the directions below, I would suggest a 5-10 minute natural release.

      2 Tbls Butter
      1½ – 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cut into cubes
      2 Cloves Garlic
      1 Small Onion
      1 Tsp Salt
      3/4 Tsp Pepper
      1 Tsp Garlic Powder
      1⅓ Cups Long Grain Rice
      1⅓ Cups Chicken Broth
      ½ Cup Milk
      1½ Tbls Flour
      1-2 Cups Fresh Broccoli cooked
      1½ – 2 Cups Mild Shredded Cheddar Cheese
      Instructions
      Turn Instant Pot onto saute. Add butter and heat until hot. When hot, add chicken, onion, and garlic.
      Cook chicken mixture until onion starts to get translucent. Add rice, broth and seasonings. Stir well.
      Whisk together milk an flour and set aside.
      Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer is up perform a quick release.

      Reply
  3. I Don't Have Time For That says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:17 pm

    Sure you can, it should be added along with the broccoli since it just needs to heat.

    Reply
  4. I Don't Have Time For That says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    You can skip the onion (although this will change the flavor slightly). Just brown the outside of the chicken, it does not need to be cooked through.

    Reply
  5. I Don't Have Time For That says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    We have not tried this recipe with quinoa, let us know how it goes if you try it!

    Reply
  6. I Don't Have Time For That says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked, it will cook with the rice.

    Reply
  7. I Don't Have Time For That says

    July 21, 2022 at 8:11 pm

    We haven’t tried it with quinoa but it would likely need less cooking time. Let us know how it goes!

    Reply
  8. Anya says

    July 18, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Halved it to cook in a 3-quart pot and it came out great!

    Reply
  9. SNK says

    June 24, 2022 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    Damn! It’s looks so delicious and yummy recipe. I will definitely try this home. Thanks for sharing us.

    Reply
  10. Andrea says

    May 21, 2022 at 11:38 pm

    What size Instapot are you using?

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 20, 2022 at 6:04 am

      This recipe uses a 6qt Instant Pot.

      Reply
  11. Lori says

    May 19, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    I’ll be having my Mom and Step Dad over for this weekend and thought about making it. Instead of milk, would half and half work? Have you tried that instead if milk before?

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:18 pm

      Half and half will work in this recipe.

      Reply
  12. Tina Sempek says

    May 7, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Made it for my family and yummy. Will definitely make this again.

    Reply
  13. Ryan says

    February 16, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! My children devour it and ask for seconds

    Reply
  14. Sara Monserrat says

    February 15, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    A regular family favorite. I make it with 2 cups of rice and 2 cups of broth to make enough for seconds! PS, I made this recipe adapted for a Type 2 Diabetes family member using 2 cups cauliflower rice and 14 cup rice, adjusted liquids accordingly to the rice. Delicious!

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    We love this. I did use long grain brown rice. Added the 1/4 cup water and cooked on pressure for 22min. Perfect. The second time we made this I added mushrooms. I cut the white mushrooms in quarters and added them right after you mix the rice, broth and spices. I didn’t mix them in. Just left them on the top. They added a great earthy flavor.

    Reply
  16. Kiley says

    January 8, 2022 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    The whole family loved it. Super easy and quick!

    Reply
  17. Melissa Sundblade-Hall says

    December 15, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    Going to try this tonight (hopefully it turns out great)???

    Reply
  18. Kay says

    December 4, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    We love this recipe!! Can it be frozen to thaw out & reheat another night?

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:18 pm

      Yes, this recipe freezes well.

      Reply
  19. davey says

    December 2, 2021 at 11:29 am

    My tip for doing the broccoli at the same time is to steam it in the IP as the rice is cooking. I do 1 cup rice to 1 cup broth, then put the fresh broccoli florets in a steamer basket on top. Three minutes under pressure, with about 7-8 minutes of natural release. The broccoli is tender enough to then break up and mix with the rice and cheese mixture. Of course I would not cook it this long if I was serving the broccoli alone as a veggie, but since it gets all mixed up with the rice anyway, it’s fine for it to be soft.

    Reply
  20. Hannah says

    May 6, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    I make this at least once or twice a month! For some reason anytime I used your rice to water/broth ratio the instant pot goes to ‘burn’, so I started using my typical ratio of 3/4cup rice to 1 cup water/broth and that solved the problem.

    Reply
  21. ANNA says

    March 26, 2021 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I can image it would taste even refiner when made with millet instead of rice. Especially when we women need to build up blood once a month, I’m always searching for more millet recipes, because it contains a lot of iron

    Reply
  22. Bill says

    March 13, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Well I made this tonight and I tell ya it was really really good. Followed the recipe to a tee and the family LOVED IT. As soon as they bit into it all ya heard was mmmmmmmmm. Was hoping for leftovers. Not a chance. Most definitely be making this again and again. Thank You

    Reply
  23. Lisa says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    This one of the best and easiest pressure cooker recipes I’ve tried. It will be something I make on a regular basis. Great flavor. I only wish I had prepped everything in the morning because it def would have taken very little time to prepare dinner.

    Reply
  24. Linda says

    February 2, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    This was very good—and quick, as you promise! I made it in an 8-Qt. Instant Pot, so I added a little more broth than the recipe called for. Since I have Celiac Disease, I also made the recipe gluten free by substituting 1 T. cornstarch for the flour. Worked great! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Jamie says

    January 25, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my go to instant pot recipes now. I use almond milk instead of milk, without any issue. And I usually do 3 parts broccoli to 1 part cauliflower (or a 50/50 split). I also use brown rice; I up the broth to approximately 1 & 2/3 cups and increase the time to 10-12 minutes. Delicious!

    Reply
  26. Dex says

    January 20, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t comment on these things usually but I make this recipe once a week, its great. I double the entire recipe and quadruple the amount of garlic. Also it takes me an hour to make, most of that is dicing and prep for me. But i’m also really slow in the kitchen so take that with a grain (or up to 1 tsp) of salt.

    Reply
  27. Amanda says

    January 1, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Hi!

    Is the chicken cooked all the way then in the sautee mode? Thanks!

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      The chicken is just browned, it will continue to cook as the rice cooks.

      Reply
  28. Jan says

    November 23, 2020 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing and easy. I have doubled it before and fed a crowd, we have even made it camping for easy clean up!!

    Reply
  29. Wendy says

    November 2, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    4 stars
    Great, just as expected. I used medium diced raw carrots and small fresh broccoli florets. Just as recipe says and added raw veggies with milk/flour, another 1/4 C broth and pressure cooked 1 min on high than quick release. Perfect al dente veggies. I also use sharper medium cheese for more cheese flavor. Next time I will double for leftovers!

    Reply
  30. Nisha Rafique says

    September 24, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    Wow. I wouldn’t change one thing about this. I used vegan cheddar shreds. Just as yummy.

    Reply
  31. Sherry says

    September 22, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great basic recipe that you can modify to your taste. I can’t wait to play around more with it. Tonight I was in the mood for something really creamy and rich so I decided to modify this recipe. I substituted sour cream (about 2/3-1c.- to taste) for the milk and flour mixture, added the whole 3 cup bag of sharp cheddar cheese, and about 3 Tbs. butter. It was amazing!!

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  32. Jean Murphy says

    August 7, 2020 at 10:15 am

    Love this. Recipe’s are simple & easy to follow. Thank you.

    Reply
  33. Heather says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    This was easy and delicious! I did add bacon (sauteed separately and added when I added the cheese and broccoli) as well as took the earlier suggestion of using breadcrumbs (well, I had garlic flavored Panko) and baking it for twenty minutes at 350. It’s a keeper when my s.o. goes back for seconds! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Terra Mejia says

    July 7, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    4 stars
    I just want to tell you about my broccoli!!!! My hubby chopped it up a little big so a few pieces were two biters…I threw it on top without stirring right before I put on the lid and it came out perfect!!

    Reply
  35. Erin says

    June 5, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Can wait to make this!!!!!

    Reply
  36. Halia says

    May 22, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe about 5 times already and it has become one of my favorite staple recipes. I love how easy, quick, and tasty this dish is! I followed one of the suggestions someone from the reviews made and adjusted to 1 1/2 cups of rice and chicken broth, and then cooked for 3 minutes and a 10 minute natural release. Highly recommend this recipe to all instant pot owners, beginners or experts.

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  37. Carla says

    May 22, 2020 at 10:23 am

    I made this chicken and broccoli last night for dinner and it was a HIT! I agree it took longer to prep the ingredients than to cook the food. LOL! All in time for me was ~20 minutes because I did a really good browning on the chicken. I also added the garlic after the chicken and onions were finished to avoid burning it. I am no expert either, so I did a microwave steam on the broccoli and stirred it in at the end and it was perfect. I added this recipe to my faves as I will definitely be making again!

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  38. Jen says

    May 11, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Any idea how to make this keto friendly
    The biggest is the rice and I tried it with cauliflower rice and coconut flower cake out like soup

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      We’ve only tried this as written so I can’t say for sure.

      Reply
  39. Christina says

    May 1, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this today! Wow! Exceeded my expectations 🙂 Thank you for this recipe. I’ll definitely be making this again!

    Reply
  40. Cait says

    April 13, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    4 stars
    Isolation 2020 – made this tonight since I have a case of the mondays (still working, but from home) and my crafting wasn’t going right today lol.
    Hit the spot – used half Parmesan and half vermont cheddar. Brown rice with an 8 min pc. 🙂

    Reply
  41. Mimi says

    March 24, 2020 at 7:15 am

    I’d like to make this without the chicken. Could you/anyone give me directions or suggestions as how to go about this recipe chicken free?

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      You can increase the onions (or add some mushrooms if you’d like) and skip the chicken. Swap out the broth for veggie broth and follow the rest of the recipe as written.

      Reply
  42. Anna says

    March 23, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Do you have to pre cook the chicken or can you put in raw chicken? Thanks!

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      The chicken is lightly browned for flavor but it can be added raw.

      Reply
  43. Louise C says

    March 23, 2020 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this dish! Made it last night and the bf wanted it again tonight – LOL. Thank you!

    Reply
  44. Theresa says

    March 14, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe!! If you’re cooking in a 8qt instant pot be sure to add more broth! New family favorite. Thank you:)

    Reply
  45. Janet says

    March 12, 2020 at 10:16 am

    Looks good!!..Just wondering if I can use some cooked leftover turkey that I have frozen..??Please give the cooking time . Thx!

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      I would add the turkey along with the broccoli since it just needs to be heated through.

      Reply
  46. Teala Reynolds says

    March 11, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Really good, however I did change it a bit. I added mushrooms and used shallots as my hunny doesn’t like onions. I also used Rice a Roni Broccoli and chedder rice. Then at the end I added Mozzarella and Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese. It was absolutely yummy.

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  47. Amy says

    February 5, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I’ve cooked this twice & both times my instant pot turned itself off & the display read “burned”. The rice had infact burned (more like scorched) to the bottom. I’m doubling the recipe but I’m allowing for that in calculating my ingredients. Any suggestions?

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  48. Deb says

    February 2, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    After some issues with my 5 min rice time and adjusting this it turned out great! Flavor is wonderful!

    Reply
  49. Maggie says

    January 28, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    I make this without using the flour as I found it doesn’t need it. Otherwise it’s great!

    Reply
  50. BIG SEXY says

    January 22, 2020 at 9:42 am

    4 stars
    Overall we loved it! Couple minor adjustments, ours needed probably an extra minute in the IP or maybe a 3-4 minute natural release (rice was still a little hard). I would tone down the garlic just a hair. Definitely make the broccoli separate and add into the main dish after cooking in the IP.

    But this will definitely be a weekly dinner. Great recipe!

    Reply
  51. Natassja says

    January 14, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    Yummy comfort food! I put the broccoli in a foil pouch on top of the rice chicken mixture and it steams up great!

    Reply
  52. Diane Rosloniec says

    January 13, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing!!! I am a very new Instant Pot gal. I’ve boiled water and prepared eggs and now feel like I passed the final exam by preparing a main dish.

    Easy to follow directions and it was a BIG hit for my family!!! A total win win 😊

    I did a little enhancement: because my husband loves peppers, I added about 1/2 cup peppers and about 1/4 cup celery because I like the crunch celery adds to a dish.

    I appreciate you sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  53. Tamela Jones says

    January 9, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    4 stars
    It was good. I added some Thyme, pepper, and I steamed the broccoli florets in olive oil and kosher sea salt. I got the burn message as well. I turned it off. I had to add a sprinkle of extra chicken broth because the rice was a little underdone, but I would cook this again.

    Reply
  54. Anjanette Horn says

    January 1, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    This recipe was crazy fast and easy to fix. My family said to save this and make it again soon.

    Reply
  55. Karen Curtin says

    December 29, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    I made this recipe tonight for dinner & it turned out awesome!!!!

    Reply
  56. Stephanie McGrory says

    December 16, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! Used brown rice. My daughter had 2nds and wants to take it to school for lunch tomorrow. Thank you!!

    Reply
  57. Chris says

    December 11, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    Awesome recipe we used frozen broccoli when put rice in worked very well. Broccoli came out perfect

    Reply
  58. Christie says

    November 25, 2019 at 6:45 am

    4 stars
    I made this when I had friends over this past weekend. It was so simple and ALL of us loved it. From the 4 year old to the 37 year old. Thank you for a yummy crowd-pleaser.

    Reply
  59. Jennie says

    November 24, 2019 at 1:48 am

    Ashley, thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m curious: what size IP do you use for it?
    Mine’s a 6qt, and I always try to make as lge a batch as I can. Leftovers rock (munchy me, hungry hubby, and ravenous 13 yr old son 😉)..and saving on meal prep energy makes this kitchen witch happy.

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      We use a 6qt IP for this recipe.

      Reply
  60. JESSICA GARCIA says

    November 10, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    delicious, easy and quick!!!
    i cook the broccoli separately for my non broccoli lovers!!

    Reply
  61. Katrina Hardeman says

    November 1, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    This is the bomb. It’ll be a staple in my house for sure. I even put the fresh broccoli in with the rice and it turned out great. Thank you for this recipe, truly. A lot of em out there produce overcooked mushy rice. This is just perfect.

    Reply
  62. Shelley Breedlove says

    October 22, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely a wonderful meal. So much better than prepared frozen meals. Restaurant quality. Thank you for providing this recipe.

    Reply
  63. Mary Gordon says

    October 2, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    I can’t wait to try these cheesecake recipes! Thank you!

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Hope you love the cheesecake!

      Reply
  64. Brett says

    September 30, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been searching for a while to find a recipe that would remind me of Mom’s chicken and rice. This is REALLY close, so naturally I loved it! I cooked the broccoli in the IP first at high pressure for zero minutes. (That came out perfectly, so thanks to other commenters for that suggestion!) I substituted 1 tbsp of cornstarch for the flour because a) gluten free, and b) just personal preference. That was too much, so I think I will cut it back some more next time. Anyway this was VERY good, so thank you so much for posting

    Reply
  65. Sherry L Sterner says

    August 10, 2019 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    New to the Instant Pot. Love your receipes. Do you have a YouTube channel?

    Reply
  66. Shannon Garcia says

    July 25, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    I used the cheese and broccoli rice mixture from knot and just used that seasoning for the broth, worked out awesome!

    Reply
  67. Larissa says

    June 26, 2019 at 2:56 am

    Do you think I could do this recipe with ground beef instead??

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      I don’t see why not!

      Reply
  68. Camille says

    June 18, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! I always have trouble getting my 3 year old to eat broccoli. I went ahead and overcooked the broccoli so that she had to eat it with her rice. My 1 year old devoured his and asked for more.

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  69. Bobbie Allen Bradshaw says

    April 15, 2019 at 4:45 am

    would you adjust the cooking time if you used cauliflower rice for the rice?

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    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      We’ve only tried this as written so I can’t say for sure.

      Reply
  70. Sue says

    April 13, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    4 stars
    My IP said “burn” so I released the pressure and opened up, added some more water brought back up to pressure and still said burn. I released pressure added a can of cream of chicken soup and put in the oven. Oh, I also sauteed some fresh mushrooms with the onions. Does the rice burn for everyone, and they just let it burn? New to the IP cooking.

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  71. Nancy Legere says

    March 4, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    This was outstanding, to say the least! I used frozen broccoli cuts and nuked them first. For cheese, I used a blend of Wisconsin, New York & Vermont sharp cheddars. So good, and will be making it again.

    Reply
  72. Elin says

    February 24, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is a huge hit!! I blanched the broccoli before adding it and it worked out great because my daughter gags at the thought of eating it 😂 I just get hers out of the pot and then add the broccoli for everyone else. She loves it that way. Thank you for an amazing recipe that’s easy and doesn’t cost a fortune!! I’ve made it 3 times already and they’re always asking for it!

    Reply
  73. Gail R says

    February 13, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    To keep my broccoli from getting mushy, I cooked it as I would for a side dish. I put very hot water on my IP, turn on Sauté and insert my steamer basket. Then I put my cut up broccoli in, seal the lid, hit the cancel button and then hit manual (pressure cook in some models) and set for 0 minutes. At beep for done, quick release. I kept the broccoli warm in my oven while I followed the rest of the recipe. Added the broccoli at end after I added and mixed in the cheese.

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  74. Donna says

    January 13, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    I get perfect broccoli using about a cup of water, steamer basket, mid size fresh broccoli cuts, steam setting for zero minutes. Cauliflower is good at these settings too.

    Reply
  75. kerry ayers says

    January 8, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, hardy and easy. Will make again.

    Reply
  76. Tracy says

    January 6, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Made this with a bit extra broth and milk, and added the broccoli uncooked. Turned out almost like risotto. All 3 kids loved it. Will definitely make it again. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to try some more of your recipes.

    Reply
  77. ScottD says

    January 6, 2019 at 6:18 am

    5 stars
    I put the broccoli on top of the chicken, rice and broth so it could steam while the rest cooked for the 5 minutes. It turned out perfectly.

    Reply
  78. ScottDrager says

    January 5, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    4 stars
    I put the boccoli on top of the chicken, etc before cooking for 5 mins. Worked out great.

    Reply
  79. trish says

    December 19, 2018 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    just wanted to say THANK YOU! this has become a new favorite in our house, love how easy it is and so tasty!! 🙂

    Reply
  80. Crystal says

    December 9, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    4 stars
    I should also add that I made this for my partner because I was headed out of town for a few days and we had been doing so well with not eating fast food, this was the perfect, easy, tasty, leftover ready dish to help us.

    Reply
  81. Jill says

    December 4, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    I accidentally did the milk and flour (actually heavy cream we were out of milk) in with the rest and it still worked once I added the cheese. Soooooo good

    Reply
  82. Lisa says

    November 30, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and loved it! I wish the rice was a little fluffier so I will try a slower pressure release next time but this is definitely a winner

    Reply
  83. Shanti says

    November 19, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    Hello I’m excited to try this (just got my instant pot a week ago) so I’m new to the game! I would like to make this without the cheese though will that mess it up or completely ruin the dish? I have picky kids haha thank you!

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      You can skip the cheese if you’d like, you might need to add a bit of extra seasoning.

      Reply
  84. J T says

    November 15, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    This was awesome. I’m super happy with the flavour and how quickly it came together. I think I’m going to add chili flakes to this next time, otherwise, it was great!

    Reply
  85. Lisa says

    October 23, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    Do you add the seasoning that came with the long grain rice?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 24, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      No seasoning comes with plain white rice. 🙂

      Reply
  86. Meralee says

    October 22, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Can you use minute rice?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 24, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      I think it would turn out to mushy, but don’t quote me because I have never tried it.

      Reply
  87. Lisa Trimble says

    October 16, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Can I add carrots and celery and mushrooms for a little color? My roomate is allergic to broccoli.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 24, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      You totally could. I would actually throw it in and cook everything together. Those veggies should hold up much better than broccoli under pressure.

      Reply
  88. Rebecca says

    October 14, 2018 at 1:42 am

    Love it. I used brown rice which I presoaked for 10 minutes so that it would cook well. Also I like my broccoli al dente so I didn’t cook it at all until I added it to the hot mixture. I did finely chop it first though. Mixing it and the cheese into the hot mixture was enough to cook it to my tastes.

    Reply
  89. Chad Ellis says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was really, really good. I used boneless thighs. I also used frozen broccoli which I threw in with the chicken on onion and rice just prior to putting the lid on. I also waited 5 minutes after it was done with the pressure timer before releasing. The rice was cooked perfectly.

    This was a super fast, super easy and really delicious meal. It will definitely go into our instant pot rotation.

    Reply
  90. Jessie says

    September 18, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    Made this a few times. My kids and fiance like a small can of cream of mushroom or chicken or even cream of celery added to the dish. They also like a mix of broccoli and cauliflower.

    Reply
  91. Elizabeth says

    August 20, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    Can you use frozen chicken?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Yes you can. It will just take your pot a little longer to come to pressure. No extra time is needed.

      Reply
  92. Amanda says

    August 20, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    Can you freeze this meal?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:22 am

      I wouldn’t recommend it. The rice gets weird and kind of disintegrates when you thaw it out.

      Reply
  93. Amanda says

    August 20, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Hi! I love this recipe, and have made it three times. Question: If I want to double it so there are more leftovers, do I need to change anything about the cooking time?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:17 am

      No extra time is needed to double the recipe. Your pot will just take longer to come to pressure. I have not presonally doubled it because I have a small family, but other readers have. If the rice is not done to your liking, just throw the lid back on the pot and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften up even more. 🙂

      Reply
      • Leona says

        March 30, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        We love this recipe! For those who have doubled it, did you have to change any of the liquid proportions? And did it fit in a single instant pot?

        Reply
  94. Tera says

    August 12, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    How would you use frozen broccoli?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:20 am

      You could throw it in at the end and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to warm. If you try to cook it in with the chicken and the rice it will just turn to mush.

      Reply
  95. Cindy McNeil says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and it was delicious!

    Excellent! After reading others’ reviews, I did tweak it.

    1. Tried the zero minutes and even three additional minutes on the broccoli because I didn’t want to.cook it separately – and still too crisp. So I wrapped it in foil and laid it on top and it was a bit overdone but still good. So, without the prior cooking, I’m guessing putting it in the foil would’ve yielded a good result. I could easily enjoy more broccoli in it next time.

    2. I increased the rice and broth to 1 1/2 c. each as a reviewer recommended. Rice turned out perfectly!

    3. RE cooking time – FYI, not all Instant Pots have a High Pressure setting. I pressed Manual and set it for 5 minutes and let it Manual Release for 5 minutes before opening and adding milk/flour mixture and finally the cheese.

    4. Didn’t have any fresh garlic so substituted 1/4 t. garlic powder for the 2 cloves.

    Will definitely make again! Fed hubby and me two helpings each plus a nice leftover serving for him when I’m working our local election for the whole day tomorrow. Chilled applesauce was a nice complement to this dish.

    Thanks for a good recipe!

    Reply
  96. Brienne Tripp says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    I am only a family of 2. Do you think I could freeze this and reheat?

    Reply
    • I Don't Have Time For That says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      Yes, this freezes well.

      Reply
  97. Stacey says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    How does this recipe need to be changed if your chicken is frozen?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 25, 2018 at 9:48 am

      The time doesn’t change, your pot will just take longer to come to pressure.

      Reply
  98. Michelle says

    July 20, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    With the 2 garlic cloves, do you put them in whole or chopped?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 25, 2018 at 9:49 am

      You mince them up.

      Reply
    • jeanne says

      February 11, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      can minute rice work?

      Reply
      • I Don't Have Time For That says

        July 21, 2022 at 8:07 pm

        Minute rice will not work well in this recipe.

        Reply
  99. Robin Bowie says

    July 9, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this tonight. OMG – it was so amazing! Can’t wait to share with my sister.

    Reply
  100. Tonja says

    June 27, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    I used the preset “Rice” function, which defaults to 10 min, and mine came out perfect. Just putting it out there for anyone that said their rice wasn’t quite done. Great recipe for the kids. Toddler loved it.

    Reply
  101. Kirsten says

    June 25, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    This is a staple in our house we make it exactly as the recipe calls for and it turns out every time. Feeds our family of 5 hungry eaters with a little bit of left overs in hubbys lunch the next day.
    Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe!

    Reply
  102. Kara says

    June 20, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    I have leftover rotisserie chicken. Can I throw this in pot instead of sautéing raw chicken?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 20, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Yes you can.

      Reply
  103. Martha Ballou says

    June 19, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    There is something not quite right about this recipe. I used long grain brown rice and it wasn’t cooked even with two 5-minute sessions on high pressure. Maybe the recipe called for rice that was already cooked? I was able to salvage the meal by simmering until the rice was cooked.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 19, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      You can not use brown rice with this recipe. It takes way longer to cook (about 25 minutes under pressure.)

      Reply
  104. Dani Casper says

    June 19, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! Could you use frozen chicken breasts?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 19, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      Yes you can. No additional time will need to be added, your pot will just take longer to come to pressure.

      Reply
  105. Athena says

    June 15, 2018 at 12:00 am

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe, thank you. Any tips for getting it not to stick on the bottom?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 19, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      I usually don’t have that issue, but I’m sure you can spray the pot with nonstick cooking spray after sauteing everything. Might be worth a try!

      Reply
  106. Stefani says

    June 12, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this and it turned out great! I tweaked a few things. I did basmati rice. I added almost an extra cup of broth. A little extra butter. I put in frozen chopped broccoli right before putting it on manual pressure. And I did 8 minutes. Just to be safe since other reviewers said different kinds of rice called for longer cook times. Family loved it !!

    Reply
  107. Karen D Isakson says

    June 7, 2018 at 10:57 am

    I just found your site while looking for non-time consuming InstantPot casserole recipes. This recipe is the first I have ever seen where the broccoli is uncooked. My family LOVES it!

    Reply
    • Brittanie says

      June 17, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      I am new at this. So after sautéing I put the lid on and hit manual I put 5 min. Then it says and I wait for it to get to pressure and then wait the 5 min? I feel like it’s taking forever? It this correct? I also do not know how to make it high pressure ? Please help

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        June 19, 2018 at 8:49 pm

        If you are using the manual button, it is on high pressure. It can take a little while to get to pressure but it sounds like you did everything right.

        Reply
  108. Dane says

    June 3, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    I really like this recipe. Ned help: my rice was slightly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, excepted added the broccoli in with the 5 min stream. Any insight on where I went wrong? I’ve ready every review and don’t see anyone had the same experience.

    Reply
  109. Danielle says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    Love this dish! My rice wasn’t quite all the way cooked. I used white long grain rice. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 6, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Danielle! If that happens again, you can actually just put the lid back on the pot for another 5-10 minutes and it will soften up.

      Reply
  110. Tanya says

    May 21, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Seriously amazing! Surprised by all the flavors, will make again!

    Reply
  111. geoff says

    May 13, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is a taste and easy recipe, comes out perfectly with this recipe. I will definitely will cook it again for my family. Thanks!

    Reply
  112. Dr. Joe says

    May 1, 2018 at 11:05 pm

    5 stars
    Ashley,

    Great recipe I made a quick dinner and it was a winner with everyone in the household. Delicious nonetheless.

    Reply
  113. Esther Batty says

    April 18, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    I just did a different recipe last night that called for broccoli in the pasta dish. To accomplish this all in the instant pot, you do the rice and chicken recipe as you described, then make a packet of foil to put the broccoli in. Make the foil long enough to cover the brocooli twice. Place broccoli and salt in the foil, fold over the top once and pinch sides. Fold over the other end and pinch sides again. There should be some room in the packet. Once the instant pot is ready to go, place the foil packet directly on top of everything and it steaks right in there! When finished, just open the packet and mix it in! If larger or frozen, it likely needs more than 5 minutes so the 3 minutes and 10 natural release might be just right!

    Reply
  114. Cathy says

    April 16, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    4 stars
    I tried this recipe and it turned out good despite it burned on the bottom. I don’t have a manual setting and I think I will set it on medium next time. When the dislay said “burn” I turned it off and opened it. Then reset on low.

    Reply
  115. Tara says

    April 15, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today, it is delicious!

    Reply
  116. Diane says

    April 9, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    I’m going to try this tonight with cream of chicken soup instead of flour and water. Has anyone else tried that?

    Reply
  117. Elizabeth Watson says

    March 27, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this tonight. Was delish! – adult approved and kid friendly 🙂 I doubled the recipe so I could have leftovers. Will definitely make again! I

    My only question and this is more general about the instapot – I feel like the saute function is too hot…and whatever I cook on manual after I saute sticks to the bottom – like this time, it was the rice…it didn’t burn but it got pretty brown. Does anyone have any tips?

    Reply
    • Joyce Martineau says

      March 30, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      Maybe use low setting for the saute setting and after adding broth, scrape bottom of pot with a wooden spoon to be sure nothing is stuck. Then follow rest of recipe. Just a suggestion.

      Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 14, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Do you find this happening a lot with rice dishes I read if you don’t rinse your rice prior to adding it you get scorching
      Just a thought… it did happen to me a few times but now that I rinse it stopped. Best of luck!

      Reply
      • Michelle Hicks says

        August 18, 2020 at 11:22 am

        5 stars
        My family loves this recipe. I want to know if I can make this in the instant pot using cauliflower rice instead of white or brown rice?
        If so, how long?

        Thanks so much!
        Michelle

        Reply
  118. Laura says

    March 27, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    4 stars
    Made this the other day and we all loved it! Even my picky toddler. Safe to say it will be in our rotation. I used long grain brown rice and unfortunately, it does take a lot longer. My brown rice quick setting on my Pressure Cooker XL is 18 mins, so I tried that and ended up cooking it even longer. I’d say 22 mins with an extra 1/4 cup of liquid would be perfect. I honestly didn’t mind the extra time as it was a winner. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  119. Sandy says

    March 19, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    Looks good! Can this be made with boneless skinless chicken thighs? If so, how does it change cooking time?

    Thank you!!🤗

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      You certainly could and it does not change cooking time.

      Reply
  120. Autumn says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    This was great! This was the first real recipe I made in my instant pot, besides plain rice. I’ll be making it again.

    Reply
  121. Erin says

    March 11, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    This was the first recipe that I made in our Instant Pot! It was amazing! I needed an easy, super successful recipe to sell me on the Instant Pot. So many times I have gotten a new kitchen appliance only to try it once and rarely take it out again (sorry bread maker.) This one did the trick. Even if I only used it to make this recipe, my husband would insist upon it! Thank you!

    Reply
  122. Laura Emsley says

    March 8, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Winner! My picky daughter has actually requested it be put on the dinner rotation! This may be the first time that a new recipe has won her full approval. My son and husband requested a little more seasoning so we will be tweaking a little but this was a huge win for mom tonight!
    Thank you

    Reply
  123. Lesley Kenny says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:39 am

    4 stars
    I have found that broccoli takes 0 minutes in the instant pot, same for cauliflower. Just put it on the trivet or in a steamer basket set for 0 press manual and as soon as it comes up to pressure it is done ( water needs to be cold) QPR

    Reply
  124. Alyssa says

    March 5, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    4 stars
    Could I make this without the chicken?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 8, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      You absolutely can!

      Reply
  125. Laurel says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Made this last night and it was yummy! I had a little extra time so I threw it in a casserole dish in the oven with some breadcrumbs just to brown it, about 20min @ 400. On your recipe it says 1tsp Garlic, I guessed that was garlic powder?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 23, 2017 at 11:37 am

      Yes! I never even realized I never I was missing the word powder! So sorry! Glad you like it!

      Reply
    • Sam says

      August 28, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      I replaced the garlic powder with curry powder and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
  126. Martina says

    March 23, 2017 at 12:43 am

    Made it and loved it. Kids loved it too!

    Reply
  127. Debbie Hauck says

    March 22, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    I made the Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli recipe. It was delicious! I would like to suggest upping the broth and rice to 1 1/2 cups, and manual cook for 3 mins with a 10 min natural release. It would like to also rinsing the rice to get rid of some of the starch. With these modifications it might stick less to the pot, and the rice would be fluffier. Thanks for sharing your recipe! I will definitely be making it again!

    Reply
    • shelley says

      April 15, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      I wish I would have read this before making my dish. The flavor was great but the rice wasn’t done. Live and learn for next time!

      Reply
  128. Nyla says

    March 22, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    How many does this serve?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 22, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      4 nice size servings.

      Reply
  129. Dallasmom says

    March 21, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Have you used a normal size cup or the one that came with the IP? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 21, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      I use a normal sized cup.

      Reply
  130. Denise says

    March 21, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    I buy frozen broccoli cutlets (smaller cuts then florlets). I dont cook them at all but would add then after i finish adding the cheese– put on saute add broccoli and it warms theough in secs 🙂 no cooking required and no mushinees!!

    Reply
    • Lea Walker says

      June 30, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      I did my broccoli florets in the microwave with the leftover chicken broth from the box and microwaved for 3 minutes after I started the chicken. Left them in there until they needed to be added then drained most of the liquid and poured them in. They were cooked all the way through and still a tad bit crunchy, just perfect!

      Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 14, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      I do the exact same thing! I like the broccoli a little crunchy still

      Reply
  131. Elizabeth says

    March 11, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    They say you can cook broccoli perfectly in the instant pot at 0 minutes on the manual setting with a quick release. I’m going to try doing that before making the chicken and rice. Then just throw it in at the end with the other ingredients.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      March 21, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Yes, you can! I’ve done it twice so far. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mary says

        March 21, 2018 at 4:58 pm

        How much water did you add?

        Reply
        • Seabrz says

          July 24, 2018 at 9:43 am

          Always use a minimum of one cup of liquid in the IP. In this case, pour 1 c of water (or broth) in the bottom of the IP. Then place the broccoli on a trivet above the liquid. You can put the broccoli in a glass or metal pot and then on the trivet.

          Reply
      • LizaLou says

        November 13, 2019 at 12:04 am

        I did not realize you could do ‘0’ time in the IP. Glad I saw this post. I thought everything had to have at least one minute.

        Reply
    • Terri Bolen says

      July 17, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Yes, fresh broccoli pressured cooked on Lee pressure to 0 min. Is perfect.

      Reply
    • Nikki says

      May 12, 2022 at 6:18 am

      I have ade many,, many meals in my instant pot with broccoli in them. The best method I found for cooking broccoli that comes out soft (not at all mushy) with a slight firmness and crunch (like raw broccoli) is this: Cook the entire recipe as per your instant pot recipe, then immediately after you open the lid following whichever release method you choose, add the broccoli, stir quickly to combine, then immediately replace the instant pot lid and twist to the ‘closed’ position, or, if you have the glass ‘fryer’ lid accessory* place it on the inner pot. Let the cover pot sit for 3-5 minutes until the broccoli is cooked to your preferred texture.

      When you remove the lid to the instant pot immediately after the pressure release, (make sure the pressure release valve has fallen indicating it is safe to open the lid) there is still a ton of heat inside the inner pot. When you immediately stir broccoli into the freshly cooked ingredients inside and quickly cover the inner pot, the lid seals enough of the residual heat inside and even with the instant pot OFF and unplugged, is just the right amount of heat and moisture to cook fresh, raw broccoli (chopped or cut into florets) to perfection.
      Frozen or thawed packaged broccoli requires much longer to cook, and therefore, would require a different cooking method. But when adding fresh chopped broccoli this method cooks the broccoli to perfection without being mushy at all.

      I have tried as many methods as I can think of trying to find the best way to add broccoli to an instant pot recipe, and this is by far the best method I have found for broccoli that comes out soft but still retains a bit of the crunch we all love with fresh, raw broccoli. I have follow this method at least 1-2x per week for almost 3 years and it works every time. Just check for firmness after 3 minutes of resting with the lid on, then replace the lid if necessary until broccoli reaches your preferred firmness and texture.

      *(some instant pot models come standard with the Crisper/Air Fryer/Fryer Lid accessory included, or they are readily available at most major online retailers, and are a very useful accessory to have if you use your instant pot often.)

      Hope this helps next time you want to add fresh broccoli to your nstant pot recipe!

      Reply
  132. Rachelle says

    March 9, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    Can’t wait to try this! How would the liquid or cooking time change if I used brown rice?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 13, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Hi Rachelle! Brown rice takes longer to cook so it would need 1/4 cup more liquid per cup of rice you use.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 21, 2017 at 10:04 am

        And what about the cooking time? I would also like to try making this with brown rice.

        Reply
        • Rachel says

          March 27, 2018 at 8:25 pm

          How long did you cook with brown rice?

          Reply
          • Nikki says

            May 31, 2018 at 9:30 pm

            5 stars
            I used brown rice and it took 8 minutes instead of 5. Came out perfect:)

  133. Wendy says

    February 27, 2017 at 7:16 am

    This sounds amazing and just what I want to make tonight. Yumm! I don’t see the cheese listed in ingredients — did I miss it?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 27, 2017 at 7:38 am

      No you didn’t! I went crazy and didn’t add it lol! It’s in there now. It’s 1 and 1/2 – 2 cups of mild cheddar (depending on your taste). ?

      Reply

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