Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Recipe is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken pieces with fresh broccoli florets in a savory sauce, all cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
Mixing bowl
Measuring Cups

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ginger minced
1 tbsp cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add a little oil and brown the chicken pieces.
Add garlic and ginger, sauté for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce. Close the lid, set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
Quick release the pressure, add broccoli to the pot.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the pot to thicken the sauce.
Serve over rice, garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more variety.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Broccoli, Chicken, Instant Pot

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