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Easy Instant Pot chicken and broccoli served over white rice on a blue plate with a creamy sauce.
Summer Dempsey

Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

This Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli is a creamy, comforting dinner made with simple ingredients and minimal prep—perfect for busy weeknights and family-friendly meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts (can use 3 if desired)
  • 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 10 oz can cheddar soup
  • 14 oz chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 cups steamed broccoli florets (can use more or less, depending on preference)
  • Cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Broccoli steamer
  • Rice cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place cream of chicken soup, cheddar soup, chicken broth, and garlic salt into an Instant Pot. Whisk until smooth. Add chicken.
  2. Cover with lid and cook on Poultry setting (about 45 minutes).
  3. Steam rice so it finishes about the same time as the chicken.
  4. While chicken sauce is cooking; chop and steam broccoli.
  5. When chicken is cooked, shred with two forks.
  6. Stir in sour cream and steamed broccoli.
  7. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

          Chicken size matters: Larger chicken breasts may need a few extra minutes to     fully cook. Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F before shredding.
  • Don’t skip the sour cream at the end: Adding it after cooking keeps the sauce smooth and creamy without curdling.
  • Adjust thickness easily: If the sauce is too thin, let it sit for a few minutes after cooking—it will naturally thicken. For a thicker sauce, stir in a small cornstarch slurry.
  • Broccoli texture tip: For softer broccoli, stir it in earlier. For crisp-tender broccoli, add it right at the end.
  • Rice pairing: This recipe is best served over freshly cooked rice to soak up the creamy sauce. You can also use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.