Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice

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This savory chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole made in the Instant Pot brings comforting goodness to the table with relative ease. Top with freshly shaved Parmesan, if desired.

2
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup whipping cream

  • ¼ cup Chardonnay wine

  • 1 cup Parmesan and butter infused rice (such as Uncle Ben's® Flavor Infusions)

  • 1 ½ cups broccoli florets

Directions

  1. Pat chicken thighs with a paper towel to dry. Sprinkle all sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and butter and stir until butter is melted. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and saute until skin turns golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.

  3. Pour chicken broth, whipping cream, and Chardonnay into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in rice until thoroughly mixed. Nestle chicken thighs on top of rice. Hit cancel and close and lock the lid.

  4. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 20 minutes. Then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  6. Add broccoli florets to the pot and close and lock the lid. Select Steam function and set timer for 3 minutes.

  7. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442 Calories
29g Fat
20g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1411mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 31mg 156%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 283mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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