Use an Instant Pot to make a delicious Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole! Filled with chicken, cheese, rice and broccoli, this meal serves 6.
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup = 1 regular sized can
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups raw broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese + more for topping casserole, if desired
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Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized chunks; set aside.
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Press SAUTÉ button on Instant Pot; heat olive oil in inner pot. Once oil is hot, add chicken. Stir in onion, curry powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Continue to stir so garlic doesn't burn. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (mostly cooked) It will finish cooking later. Press CANCEL button to stop sautéing.
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Add rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, water, and broccoli florets. Stir the mixture until ingredients are fully combined.
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Lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Flip the steam release valve to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button; set the timer for 6 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to full pressure (pressure button will pop up indicating full pressure), then cooking program begins. When cooking program ends and timer indicates it's done, flip the steam release valve to VENTING to allow a quick release of the steam inside. When all pressure has been released, pressure button will drop back down, indicating it is safe to open the lid.
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Carefully remove Instant Pot lid; give mixture inside a quick stir. Sprinkle 1 cup of grated cheddar on top; stir well, until cheese melts and is mixed in.
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Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and spread evenly in dish. OPTIONAL: Add more grated cheese on top. TIP: If adding cheese on top, put casserole in microwave; heat 30-45 seconds to melt cheese. This is not a must, but if you'd prefer the cheese fully melted, use a microwave to help it along! Serve and enjoy!