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Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

This healthy recipe for instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole uses rice and is super easy to make. This creamy casserole is a one pot meal made in under 30 minutes.

I'm going to say that this isn't the prettiest casserole I've ever made, but it is delicious. I used canned chicken in the recipe for convenience, but you could use raw chicken. If you choose to use raw chicken you will need to add some cooking time.

This recipe calls for wild rice. It is yummy in the recipe and I highly recommend you use it. If you choose to use white rice you may need to reduce the cooking time. Since the husk, bran and germ are removed from white rice it doesn't take as long to cook.

three bowls of gluten free instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole with shredded cheddar cheese and gluten free sourdough bread

How do I clean my instant pot after cooking savory dishes?

After using your instant pot for savory dishes or in this case using broccoli you may notice that the silicone ring in the lid has an odor. This is simple to take care of!

Wash the metal pot insert by hand or in the dishwasher. Remove the rubber seal from the lid and wash both the lid and the ring. Place the ring back into the lid.

Put the metal pot into the pressure cooker. Add one cup water and one cup white vinegar to the metal pot. Place the lid on the pot and seal. Manually cook for 3 minutes. Let the steam release naturally.

After the liquid has cooled, dump it out and rinse the pot, lid and seal. Your pot, lid and seal shouldn't have any lingering odors.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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This healthy recipe for instant pot chicken and broccoli casserole uses rice and is super easy to make. This creamy casserole is a one pot meal made in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 cup Wild Rice
1 ½ cup Chicken Broth
¼ cup Unsalted Butter
2 medium heads Broccoli cut into small florets
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
½ tsp. Sea Salt
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp. Dried Thyme
1 - 12.5 ounce Canned Chicken, drained
1 cup Sour Cream
½ cup Milk
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

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Instructions

In the pot of your instant pot place the wild rice, chicken broth, butter, broccoli, onion, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook on manual for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.

When the pressure releases remove the lid. Carefully stir in the chicken, sour cream, milk and cheese.

Serve with extra shredded cheese on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Meals
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Gluten Free

Gluten Free Apple Spice Cookies

There's nothing like the smell of cinnamon and apples baking together. These gluten free apple spice cookies deliver that cozy fall feeling in every bite. They come together in one bowl with your stand mixer. There's no chilling the dough or fussing with extra steps, just soft, chewy cookies loaded with fresh apple and warm spice.

I like using a sweet apple variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp in this recipe. Apples with more natural sugar break down and soften nicely as the cookies bake.

If you only have a tart apple like Granny Smith on hand, a little extra brown sugar in the dough will help balance things out.

These cookies are just as good with an afternoon cup of coffee as they are packed in a lunch box.

If you are looking for more apple recipes try my Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding, my Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters, my Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake or my Gluten Free Apple Spice Muffins.

You can find all of my cookie recipes here: Gluten Free Cookie Recipes

a cooling rack of gluten free apple spice cookies surrounded by apples and cinnamon sticks

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What Apples to Use

A sweet apple variety works best in this recipe, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala are all great options. Apples with more natural sugar soften and break down slightly as they bake, which helps keep these cookies moist and chewy instead of dry.

If a tart apple like Granny Smith is all you have on hand, it will still work, just add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar to the dough to balance out the tartness.

Whatever variety you choose, dice the apple into small, even pieces so it distributes evenly throughout the dough and cooks through in the same 10 to 12 minutes as the rest of the cookie.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months, and thaw at room temperature before serving.

Top Tip

Don't overmix once the apple chunks go into the dough. Beat just until the pieces are evenly distributed. Overmixing at this stage can break down the apple too much and release extra moisture into the dough, which leads to flatter, less chewy cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will apple cookies last?

These cookies will last about a week in an air tight container. You can store them on the counter or in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these cookies in a freezer safe container for up to a month.

I like to freeze a few cookies in each container so I can take them out and add them to lunches. They are great to have in case I haven't planned ahead with something else. I also like to double the batch so we can eat half and freeze half.

Do I need to peel the apple for apple cookies?

Yes, I would suggest peeling the apple for cookies. The peel can become dried out when you bake the cookies. It's best to core, peel and slice the apple into small pieces to make cookies with it.

What kind of apples do you use for apple cookies?

I like to use a sweet apple variety like fuji or honey crisp. I think apples with a higher sugar content cook down more and are softer in your cookies. If you use a tart apple like a granny smith you might want to add a bit more sugar to the recipe to make up for the tartness of that apple.

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