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Carolina Casserole


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Instant Pot rice with chicken, mushroom, vegetables and cheese. An easy and tasty weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked converted rice
  • 23 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 (12 oz) package frozen peas and carrots (or another type of vegetable)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the butter and let it melt. Add in the mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. 
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking.
  3. Sprinkle in the rice. Then dump the chicken and frozen vegetables on top, don’t stir.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. 
  5. Stir in the cream.
  6. Sprinkle the cheese on top and serve. 
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Instant Pot