Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is the perfect solution for a busy week night dinner! In only 5 minutes of your time you can have a delicious home cooked meal on your table!
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. Perform a quick release when the timer is up.
Immediately add milk and flour mixture and mix until it is well combined.
Add broccoli and cheese and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Ingredients
- 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.
- Immediately add milk and flour mixture and mix until it is well combined.
- Add broccoli and cheese and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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!
Or check out these awesome Chicken Taco Bowls from Wondermom Wannabe! They are to die for and are perfect for larger families (it makes a ton)!
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Wendy says
February 27, 2017 at 7:16 amThis sounds amazing and just what I want to make tonight. Yumm! I don’t see the cheese listed in ingredients — did I miss it?
Ashley says
February 27, 2017 at 7:38 amNo 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). ?
Rachelle says
March 9, 2017 at 10:29 pmCan’t wait to try this! How would the liquid or cooking time change if I used brown rice?
Ashley says
March 13, 2017 at 12:43 pmHi Rachelle! Brown rice takes longer to cook so it would need 1/4 cup more liquid per cup of rice you use.
Jessica says
March 21, 2017 at 10:04 amAnd what about the cooking time? I would also like to try making this with brown rice.
Rachel says
March 27, 2018 at 8:25 pmHow long did you cook with brown rice?
Nikki says
May 31, 2018 at 9:30 pmI used brown rice and it took 8 minutes instead of 5. Came out perfect:)
Elizabeth says
March 11, 2017 at 4:52 pmThey 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.
Jessica says
March 21, 2017 at 10:05 amYes, you can! I’ve done it twice so far. 🙂
Mary says
March 21, 2018 at 4:58 pmHow much water did you add?
Seabrz says
July 24, 2018 at 9:43 amAlways 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.
Denise says
March 21, 2017 at 12:53 pmI 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!!
Lea Walker says
June 30, 2018 at 7:16 pmI 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!
Jennifer says
January 14, 2019 at 2:32 pmI do the exact same thing! I like the broccoli a little crunchy still
Dallasmom says
March 21, 2017 at 1:52 pmHave you used a normal size cup or the one that came with the IP? Thanks.
Ashley says
March 21, 2017 at 2:14 pmI use a normal sized cup.
Nyla says
March 22, 2017 at 12:04 pmHow many does this serve?
Ashley says
March 22, 2017 at 1:05 pm4 nice size servings.
Debbie Hauck says
March 22, 2017 at 11:23 pmI 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!
shelley says
April 15, 2018 at 9:41 pmI 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!
Martina says
March 23, 2017 at 12:43 amMade it and loved it. Kids loved it too!
Laurel says
March 23, 2017 at 11:30 amMade 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?
Ashley says
March 23, 2017 at 11:37 amYes! I never even realized I never I was missing the word powder! So sorry! Glad you like it!
Alyssa says
March 5, 2018 at 3:05 pmCould I make this without the chicken?
Ashley says
March 8, 2018 at 8:54 pmYou absolutely can!
Lesley Kenny says
March 6, 2018 at 11:39 amI 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
Laura Emsley says
March 8, 2018 at 7:27 pmWinner! 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
Erin says
March 11, 2018 at 8:58 pmThis 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!
Autumn says
March 19, 2018 at 11:16 amThis was great! This was the first real recipe I made in my instant pot, besides plain rice. I’ll be making it again.
Sandy says
March 19, 2018 at 5:44 pmLooks good! Can this be made with boneless skinless chicken thighs? If so, how does it change cooking time?
Thank you!!🤗
Ashley says
March 19, 2018 at 9:15 pmYou certainly could and it does not change cooking time.
Laura says
March 27, 2018 at 12:17 pmMade 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!
Elizabeth Watson says
March 27, 2018 at 8:03 pmTried 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?
Joyce Martineau says
March 30, 2018 at 11:32 pmMaybe 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.
Jennifer says
January 14, 2019 at 2:40 pmDo 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!
Tara says
April 15, 2018 at 1:35 pmMade this today, it is delicious!
Cathy says
April 16, 2018 at 10:10 pmI 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.
Esther Batty says
April 18, 2018 at 9:00 pmI 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!
Dr. Joe says
May 1, 2018 at 11:05 pmAshley,
Great recipe I made a quick dinner and it was a winner with everyone in the household. Delicious nonetheless.
geoff says
May 13, 2018 at 9:38 pmThis is a taste and easy recipe, comes out perfectly with this recipe. I will definitely will cook it again for my family. Thanks!
Tanya says
May 21, 2018 at 6:18 pmWow! Seriously amazing! Surprised by all the flavors, will make again!
Danielle says
May 30, 2018 at 9:31 pmLove this dish! My rice wasn’t quite all the way cooked. I used white long grain rice. Any suggestions?
Ashley says
June 6, 2018 at 9:00 pmHi 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.
Karen D Isakson says
June 7, 2018 at 10:57 amI 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!
Brittanie says
June 17, 2018 at 6:40 pmI 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
Ashley says
June 19, 2018 at 8:49 pmIf 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.
Stefani says
June 12, 2018 at 7:31 pmI 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 !!
Athena says
June 15, 2018 at 12:00 amYummy recipe, thank you. Any tips for getting it not to stick on the bottom?
Ashley says
June 19, 2018 at 8:44 pmI 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!
Dani Casper says
June 19, 2018 at 4:29 pmThis looks delicious! Could you use frozen chicken breasts?
Ashley says
June 19, 2018 at 8:40 pmYes you can. No additional time will need to be added, your pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
Martha Ballou says
June 19, 2018 at 6:06 pmThere 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.
Ashley says
June 19, 2018 at 8:41 pmYou can not use brown rice with this recipe. It takes way longer to cook (about 25 minutes under pressure.)
Kara says
June 20, 2018 at 3:18 pmI have leftover rotisserie chicken. Can I throw this in pot instead of sautéing raw chicken?
Ashley says
June 20, 2018 at 8:04 pmYes you can.
Kirsten says
June 25, 2018 at 3:29 pmThis 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!
Tonja says
June 27, 2018 at 9:15 pmI 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.
Robin Bowie says
July 9, 2018 at 11:59 pmI just made this tonight. OMG – it was so amazing! Can’t wait to share with my sister.
Michelle says
July 20, 2018 at 7:05 pmWith the 2 garlic cloves, do you put them in whole or chopped?
Ashley says
July 25, 2018 at 9:49 amYou mince them up.
Stacey says
July 23, 2018 at 2:24 pmHow does this recipe need to be changed if your chicken is frozen?
Ashley says
July 25, 2018 at 9:48 amThe time doesn’t change, your pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
Cindy McNeil says
August 6, 2018 at 6:46 pmMade 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!
Tera says
August 12, 2018 at 3:44 pmHow would you use frozen broccoli?
Ashley says
August 23, 2018 at 10:20 amYou 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.
Amanda says
August 20, 2018 at 3:50 pmHi! 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?
Ashley says
August 23, 2018 at 10:17 amNo 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. 🙂
Leona says
March 30, 2019 at 6:10 pmWe 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?
Amanda says
August 20, 2018 at 5:02 pmCan you freeze this meal?
Ashley says
August 23, 2018 at 10:22 amI wouldn’t recommend it. The rice gets weird and kind of disintegrates when you thaw it out.
Elizabeth says
August 20, 2018 at 11:37 pmCan you use frozen chicken?
Ashley says
August 23, 2018 at 10:12 amYes you can. It will just take your pot a little longer to come to pressure. No extra time is needed.
Jessie says
September 18, 2018 at 5:34 pmMade 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.
Chad Ellis says
September 20, 2018 at 10:36 pmThis 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.
Rebecca says
October 14, 2018 at 1:42 amLove 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.
Lisa Trimble says
October 16, 2018 at 8:45 amCan I add carrots and celery and mushrooms for a little color? My roomate is allergic to broccoli.
Ashley says
October 24, 2018 at 8:51 pmYou totally could. I would actually throw it in and cook everything together. Those veggies should hold up much better than broccoli under pressure.
Meralee says
October 22, 2018 at 10:00 amCan you use minute rice?
Ashley says
October 24, 2018 at 8:45 pmI think it would turn out to mushy, but don’t quote me because I have never tried it.
Lisa says
October 23, 2018 at 6:28 pmDo you add the seasoning that came with the long grain rice?
Ashley says
October 24, 2018 at 8:45 pmNo seasoning comes with plain white rice. 🙂
J T says
November 15, 2018 at 4:21 pmThis 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!
Lisa says
November 30, 2018 at 8:12 pmI 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
Jill says
December 4, 2018 at 9:12 pmI 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
Crystal says
December 9, 2018 at 12:32 pmI 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.
trish says
December 19, 2018 at 9:51 amjust wanted to say THANK YOU! this has become a new favorite in our house, love how easy it is and so tasty!! 🙂
ScottDrager says
January 5, 2019 at 11:07 pmI put the boccoli on top of the chicken, etc before cooking for 5 mins. Worked out great.
ScottD says
January 6, 2019 at 6:18 amI 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.
Tracy says
January 6, 2019 at 6:52 pmMade 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.
kerry ayers says
January 8, 2019 at 4:59 pmDelicious, hardy and easy. Will make again.
Donna says
January 13, 2019 at 6:16 pmI 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.
Christie says
November 25, 2019 at 6:45 amI 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.