Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

Name: Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil (can sub olive or sesame oil); 1 lb of boneless chicken tenderloins, cut into bite sized pieces; 1/2 cup diced shallots (about one whole shallot); 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; 2/3 cup low sodium chicken stock (or sub water); 1/3 cup of coconut aminos (or sub low sodium soy sauce); 2 T plus 1 tsp honey; 3 1/2 cups of broccoli florets; 1/2 T arrowroot or your favorite thickener/flour (cornstarch also works well); scallions; 1/4 tsp salt; crushed red pepper

Created On: June 23, 2019 | 50 Comments |

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This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli is a healthier spin on the take-out favorite! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, 21 Day Fix approved, and oh-so-easy to make in the Instant Pot! This post contains affiliate links to products I’m obsessed with.

Confession #137 – I am not sure that I could EVER put into words how cool it is to see what you guys are cooking from this blog.

And sometimes a recipe just takes off from the start…and there you are on social media, cooking up my latest blog post and it’s honestly beyond my wildest dreams.

Like the Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli I posted earlier this month. You guys wasted no time trying that one and I am so, so happy it seems like a major win. And for all of you who have wanted a chicken version, this is essentially the very same recipe using diced up chicken breast, so I hope it makes you just as happy as the beef one!

What Ingredients are Needed for Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli:

coconut oil (can sub olive or sesame oil)
boneless chicken tenderloins, cut into bite sized pieces
shallots (about one whole shallot)
2 cloves of garlic
ginger
low sodium chicken stock (or sub water)
coconut aminos (or sub low sodium soy sauce)
honey
fresh broccoli florets
arrowroot or your favorite thickener/flour (cornstarch also works well)
scallions
salt
crushed red pepper

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

Because the boneless chicken tenderloins were cut into bite sized pieces before cooking, this only took 7 minutes on high pressure. You can totally sub chicken thighs if you want, but I was really pleased with how the breast cooked for this recipe. I did take them out when I was thickening the sauce so they wouldn’t get dry, as I have to admit I get a little worried when it comes to IP and overcooked chicken…but it delivered this time!

And just like the Beef version, the broccoli just steams itself in the hot pot after cook time. Pretty freaking awesome not to have to dirty another pot steaming it, isn’t it? And if you hate broccoli, you can totally make this with sugar snap peas, bell peppers, or whatever your heart desires. Do you, ok?

Oh – and for all of your guys following the 80 Day Obsession, you could easily cut the oil in half and add some sesame seeds!Then you have a perfect Green, Red, Orange meal here! This preps really well, too, so you can make a bunch for the week.

And now for some Q and A

How do you cook broccoli in the Instant Pot?

Typically, I steam broccoli in the instant pot for ZERO minutes. Yup – I said zero…this is a thing! Otherwise, your broccoli will turn to mush. I also tend to keep the florets bigger to help them stay crisp.

But for this recipe, I find that just placing the lid on the Instant Pot helps to steam the broccoli enough for me! If you feel like it needs to cook longer, just set your pot for zero and then do a quick release after it comes to pressure!

What are the 21 Day Fix Container Counts for this Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli recipe?

This recipe counts as 1 RED, 1 GREEN, and 1/2 tsp. I like to serve this with Freezer Friendly Instant Pot Brown Rice or even some cauliflower rice for more veggie power.

Is this Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Weight Watchers friendly?

Yes! It’s only 5 freestyle points per serving, too! Woohoo!

Can I use frozen chicken?

Yes! If your chicken is just slightly frozen, use kitchen shears to dice it and follow the same cook time but be sure to do a full natural release.

If your chicken is a frozen solid block, you may need to add a few minutes if it is very thick. Thinner chicken or tenderloins, you should be good with the same cook time. After cooking, you will need to remove and cut or shred the chicken and then add it back in before adding the broccoli.

Another quick and easy Instant Pot Meal!

Looking for more Healthy Asian Inspired Dishes? Check out these posts:

The Best 21 Day Fix Asian Inspired Recipes | The Foodie and The Fix

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (21 Day Fix)

Healthy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

21 Day Fix Instant Pot Asian Chicken

Instant Pot Ramen Noodles (Stovetop Option)

21 Day Fix Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Want to see this Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli on a Meal Plan? Check out this post:

Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli on 21 Day Fix Meal Plan & Grocery List {63} Low Carb | Weight Watchers Meal Plan