Description
An Instant Pot or slow cooker lightened-up chicken and broccoli casserole that is creamy, cheesy, and satisfying without being heavy.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (7.4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken base
- 20 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 (12 oz) package frozen broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar Monterey jack blend
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and swirl it around. Add in the onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add in the mushrooms.
- Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Stir in the Better than Bouillon.
- Slice chicken across the grain into ¾ inch slices. Then cut into cubes. Add the chicken into the pot. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Dump the broccoli into the pot.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 1 minute. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Stir in the yogurt and mayonnaise. In a small bowl stir together the cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water until smooth. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Once sauce is thickened turn off the Instant Pot.
- Stir in the cheese. Season with extra salt, if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the oil and swirl it around. Add in the onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the mushrooms, water and Better than Bouillon.
- Slice chicken across the grain into ¾ inch slices. Then cut into cubes. Add the chicken into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Stir in the broccoli.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
- Stir in the yogurt and mayonnaise. In a small bowl stir together the cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Cook without lid until sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheese. Season with extra salt, if needed. Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker