Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Recipe

Check out this EASY Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Recipe! This is an AWESOME recipe to have on hand for family dinners!! 

This Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Recipe is one of our FAVORITE Dinner Recipes! I know you and your family will love it because my kids sure do! Plus, you can throw it all together in no time! It’s SO easy! I have come to love Instant Pot cooking and all of the freedom that it gives me in my kitchen. I save so much time (and money) without having to sacrifice time with my family!

We LOVE our instant pot! Plus, here are even more Easy Dinner Recipes!

When I plan my meals for the week I always think about what activities we have going on that week. If it’s a night we have a bunch of after school activities, I might just do a freezer meal and set my oven to turn on and cook at the proper time so that it’s ready when we get home for the night.

If I’m going to be home in the afternoon, I may go for an Instant Pot Recipe because I know it’s going to be so easy and ready in no time – plus, by the time it’s ready I can throw a side or two together and we will be ready to eat!

 

 

Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

12 Ounces Frozen Broccoli
3 Cups Elbow Macaroni
16 Ounces Velveeta
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 lb. Raw Chicken Tenders (cut into bite size pieces
1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
2 Cups 2% Milk
¼ Cup Mixed Shredded Cheese
2 Ounces Butter
4 Cups Water

DIRECTIONS

1. In Instant pot combine: raw chicken, broccoli, macaroni, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and water.
2. Set outside timer.
3. Steam for 7 minutes.
4. Pasta, broccoli and chicken will be fully cooked before instant pot reaches maximum temperature.
5. Vent steam.
6. Turn off. Drain excess water.
7. Place chicken, broccoli, and pasta back into the Instant Pot.
8. Press sauté function.
9. Add Velveeta, milk, and butter.
10. Mix.
11. Allow to cook for 5 minutes until cheese has melted.
12. Top with shredded mixed cheese.

Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

• 12 Ounces Frozen Broccoli
• 3 Cups Elbow Macaroni
• 16 Ounces Velveeta
• ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 lb. Raw Chicken Tenders (cut into bite size pieces
• 1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
• 2 Cups 2% Milk
• ¼ Cup Mixed Shredded Cheese
• 2 Ounces Butter
• 4 Cups Water

Instructions

1. In Instant pot combine: raw chicken, broccoli, macaroni, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and water.
2. Set outside timer.
3. Steam for 7 minutes.
4. Pasta broccoli and chicken will be fully cooked before the Instant Pot reaches maximum temperature.
5. Vent steam.
6. Turn off. Drain excess water.
7. Place chicken, broccoli, and pasta back into the Instant Pot. Press sauté function.
8. Add Velveeta, milk, and butter.
9. Mix.
10. Allow to cook for 5 minutes until cheese has melted.
11. Top with shredded mixed cheese.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 696Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 2120mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 36g

OH MY! You are going to LOVE this recipe! I just get SO excited when I get to share meal ideas that real families can enjoy around the dinner table!

Sometimes getting dinner ready is the last thing on your mind. With this Instant Pot Recipe you can let the pot do the cooking while you continue on chasing kids!

If you love Instant Pot Cooking, or if you are wanting to expand your Instant Pot Recipes, be sure to check out this Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe!

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