Chicken Rice and Cheese (hidden veggies)

Chicken Rice and Cheese (hidden veggies)

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups white rice (uncooked)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 12 ounce box cream of chicken soup (or 10.5 oz can)
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen broccoli/cauliflower (steamed in the microwave)

Instructions

1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
2. Press Saute button and allow it to heat up.
3. Add in olive oil, chicken, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute until onions become softened and chicken starts to brown (5-6 minutes).
4. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly until rice starts to turn golden brown.
5. Add in chicken broth and water, then place lid on Instant Pot. Press “manual” button and set timer for 8 minutes.
6. While instant pot is cooking
7. Once cooking time is complete, switch the valve on top to “venting” (i.e. a quick release).
8. Remove lid and add in soup, shredded cheese, and steamed vegetables. Mix everything together until cheese is melted.