Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli over Rice

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Select Saute and add the oil and butter to the pressure cooking pot. When the butter melts, add the chicken and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2

Add the onion to the cooking pot. Saute for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender. Stir in the chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Return the browned chicken to the pot.

Step 3

Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 5 minutes cook time.

Step 4

When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut in to bite-size pieces.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Select Saute (adjust to low if needed) and add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Add the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts. Stir in the diced chicken and steamed broccoli. Simmer for 5 minutes until broccoli and chicken are heated through.

Step 7

Serve over prepared white rice and garnish with additional shredded cheese, if desired.

Step 8

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Select Saute and add the oil and butter to the pressure cooking pot. When the butter melts, add the chicken and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer chicken to a plate..

Step 9

Add the onion to the cooking pot. Saute for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender. Stir in the chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley.

Step 10

Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into the cooking pot.

Step 11

In a 7x3-inch round pan, combine 2 cups rice and 2 1/2 cups water. Place a tall trivet over the chicken in the bottom of the cooking pot. Use a sling to carefully lower the pan onto the trivet.

Step 12

Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 4 minutes cook time.

Step 13

When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then finish with a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.

Step 14

Use the sling to remove the rice and set aside. (Cover if desired.)

Step 15

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Select Saute (adjust to low if needed) and add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring constantly.

Step 16

Add the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese, stirring until the melted and well incorporated. Stir in the broccoli.

Step 17

Serve over prepared white rice and garnish with additional shredded cheese, if desired.