Instant Pot Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

This Instant Pot Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole is an easy and popular side dish that goes well with almost anything! It’s so creamy and satisfying, it almost passes for a meal by itself.

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 488 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2–3 tablespoons - salted butter
1 - white onion
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cups - long grain white rice
4 cups - chicken broth
½ tsp - salt
4 cups - fresh broccoli florets
1 cup - cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot on saute mode and add butter, onion and garlic to the inner pot, stirring while cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add in rice, chicken broth, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow for a quick pressure release.
Stir, and add in broccoli florets. Close the lid and let sit for an additional 20 minutes to steam the broccoli.
After 20 minutes, stir in the cheese and serve.

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