Name: Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Butter - 1 tablespoon; Chopped onion - ¼ cup; Chicken broth, divided - 1 ½ cups; Uncooked white rice - 1 cup; Broccoli, chopped - 1 head; Fat-free half-and-half - ½ cup; Garlic salt - 1 teaspoon; Italian seasoning - ½ teaspoon; Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided - 1 cup

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

1. Butter - 1 tablespoon

2. Chopped onion - ¼ cup

3. Chicken broth, divided - 1 ½ cups

4. Uncooked white rice - 1 cup

5. Broccoli, chopped - 1 head

6. Fat-free half-and-half - ½ cup

7. Garlic salt - 1 teaspoon

8. Italian seasoning - ½ teaspoon

9. Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon

10. Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

1. Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add butter and stir until melted. Add onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/4 cups chicken broth and rice; liquid should cover rice. Close and lock the lid. Select Rice setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

2. Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chopped broccoli and add remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth if rice looks dry. Close the lid and seal the vent. Select Steam and set the timer for 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add half-and-half, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper; stir in 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese until combined.

4. Stage

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 8-inch square casserole dish.

5. Stage

Transfer broccoli mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes.