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Instant Pot Rice Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Yes, you can make rice in a hurry in your Instant Pot! This foolproof Instant Pot rice recipe is so delicious and ready to serve in just 15 minutes.

If you’re looking for a simple but tasty side dish that you can pair with just about anything, you can’t go wrong with this fluffy and cheesy broccoli rice. The recipe calls for a handful of easy to find ingredients that are likely already in your pantry or refrigerator today! 

So what are you waiting for? Break out the Instant Pot and try this Instant Pot rice recipe! 

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How do I use the rice button on my Instant Pot?

You’ll never cook rice on the stove again once you realize how quick and easy it is to cook rice in the Instant Pot. Instant Pot devices come with a rice button but you can also use the manual pressure cook setting.

If you’re new to cooking in the Instant Pot, using the rice button or setting is a great way to start. This setting senses the amount of rice and moisture in the pot and automatically sets the cooking time. However, you have to take note that this setting only works for cooking white rice. 

But don’t worry, although this Instant Pot rice recipe uses the manual setting, all you have to do is to set the rice to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Easy right? 

If you want to know more about the Instant Pot and how it works, you can check out this post

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What is the ratio of rice to water in an Instant Pot?

The rice to water ratio required for Instant Pot rice recipes is 1:1. This means that a cup of rice only requires a cup of water to cook. To make sure that you’ll get an accurate measurement, use the same measuring cup

You might have noticed that cooking rice in the Instant Pot requires less water than cooking rice on the stove. This is because less liquid evaporates while cooking rice in the Instant Pot.

For this recipe, we will be using one cup each of chicken broth and milk to two cups of white rice so the result will be more tasty and flavorful. 

Do you have to rinse rice?

Yes! Before anything else, make it a point to rinse your rice first. Rinsing the rice will remove any debris, as well as surface starch that causes the rice to be gummy or clumpy. 

Put your rice in a strainer and rinse it under cold water until the water becomes clear. Depending on the type of rice, the water may appear very cloudy. But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be perfectly clear. 

Of course, you can also skip this method if you want. However, expect that your rice won’t be as fluffy as you want it to be and there’s a huge possibility that it will clump together.

Instant Pot Rice Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Instant Pot Rice Recipe

To get started, you need white rice, a cup of chicken broth, milk, some salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, butter, broccoli florets, and Monterey jack cheese.

Start cooking this side dish by adding rice to the bowl of Instant Pot. Top with chicken broth and milk.

Season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.

Add butter and frozen broccoli. Stir to combine. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

When the cooking time is up, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.

Remove the lid from the pot and add the cheese. Stir to combine.

Instant Pot Rice Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Rice

If you are ready for a simple side dish, try this! I also have a few other ideas…

Looking for more rice and Instant Pot recipes?

You’ll never get stuck in a rut again thinking of meals that the whole family will love. From simple rice and instant pot side dishes and even up to desserts, there’s a bunch of recipe collections for you to check out here. 

Again, if you’re new to the Instant Pot, you can also check out this post to learn more about this must-have kitchen gadget.

Yield: 6

Instant Pot Rice: Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Instant Pot Rice: Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Try this easy side dish recipe! Cook it in your Instant Pot and get ready to EAT!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 12-ounce package frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded Monterrey jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Add rice to bowl of Instant Pot. Top with chicken broth and milk.
  2. Season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add butter and frozen broccoli. Stir to combine.
  4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. When the cook time is up, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
  6. Remove the lid from the pot and add the cheese. Stir to combine.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 313Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 55mgSodium 849mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 14g

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