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Cheesy Broccoli Rice - Rice Cooker Recipe
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Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Cheesy Broccoli Rice is a favorite side dish recipe paired with almost any meal. Make this recipe in a rice cooker, slow cooker or pressure cooker.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, cheese, pressure cooker, rice, rice cooker, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp dried minced onions
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine rice, butter, minced onions, minced garlic, broth, salt, black pepper in the rice cooker. Stir until blended.
  • Cover rice cooker and press cook switch down. The rice will cook for about 25 minutes.
  • While the rice is cooking, place broccoli in a small saucepan & fill half full with water.
  • Bring to a simmer over med-low heat. Strain & set aside.
  • When rice cooker switches to WARM, stir in broccoli & cheese.

Instant Pot Method

  • Turn on your Instant Pot to the saute setting.
  • When the display says HOT, add in the butter, minced onions, salt & garlic & rice.
  • Saute and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Add the broth and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing.
  • Set the manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes (high pressure).
  • While the rice is cooking, place broccoli in a small saucepan & fill half full with water.
  • Bring to a simmer over med-low heat. Strain & set aside.
  • Once the rice is done cooking, natural release for 10 minutes and then quick release. Remove the lid.
  • Stir in the cooked broccoli & the cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Pour the rice in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Pour broth on top of the rice.
  • Sprinkle in the minced onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the broccoli.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for about 2-4 hours, until rice is cooked.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in ½ the cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.