Instant Pot Chicken Rice And Broccoli
Description
This Instant Pot chicken, rice and broccoli recipe is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. It’s incredibly simple to make and only requires one pot, so there's less mess to clean up afterwards! The ingredients are cooked all together in the Instant Pot, so you don’t have to worry about timing different components of the meal. The result is a comforting meal that is full of flavour and nutrition. The chicken is cooked in a savoury broth that is infused with garlic and onions, and the rice and broccoli add a nutritious twist. This meal is sure to become a family favourite!
Prep Time
Preparing this meal is quick and easy! All you need to do is gather the ingredients, which shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes. Then you can pop them all in the Instant Pot and let it work its magic.
Cook Time
This meal is ready in no time! It takes just 15 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot, and the pressure release shouldn’t take too long. All in all, it should take less than 30 minutes to have this delicious meal on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the ingredients. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
2. Place the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot. Top with the diced onion, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the top.
3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to “sealing”. Select the “Manual” setting and set the timer to 15 minutes.
4. When the timer is up, carefully release the pressure. Remove the lid and add the rice and frozen broccoli. Stir to combine.
5. Replace the lid and set the valve to “sealing”. Select the “Manual” setting and set the timer to 5 minutes.
6. When the timer is up, carefully release the pressure. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
This recipe requires only one piece of equipment: an Instant Pot. If you don't have one, you can also make this dish in a slow cooker or a stovetop pot.
Notes
You can use any type of chicken in this recipe, such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders. You can also substitute the long-grain white rice for brown rice or wild rice. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 284
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 563mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 2g
Recipe Tips
To save even more time, you can use pre-cut vegetables and pre-cooked chicken. You can also use fresh broccoli if you prefer. If you want to add even more flavour, you can use fresh herbs instead of dried. For a cheesy twist, you can sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of each serving.
This meal is easy to customize and is a great way to use up any leftovers that you may have. You can add other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or cauliflower. You can also swap out the chicken for other proteins such as shrimp or tofu. The possibilities are endless!
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