Chicken and Rice with Broccoli (Instant Pot)

Prep. Time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Setting: Sauté and Manual
Pressure: High
Release: Manual

2 Tbsp. butter
1½-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion, chopped
1⅓ cups long-grain rice
1⅓ cups chicken broth
1 tsp. sea salt
¾ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ cup milk
1½ Tbsp. all-purpose flour, unbleached
1-2 cups fresh broccoli, cooked
1½-2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded

Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add butter to the inner pot and heat until hot. When hot add chicken, garlic, and onion.

Cook chicken mixture until onion starts to get translucent. Add rice, broth, and seasonings. Stir well.

Whisk together milk and flour and set aside.

Secure the lid and make sure vent is at sealing. Cook on Manual on high pressure for 5 minutes. When time is up perform a quick release.

Remove lid and immediately add milk and flour mixture and mix until it is well combined.

Add broccoli and cheese and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.