Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with Chicken: A Comforting Delight
This creamy and cheesy soup combines broccoli and chicken, making it a perfect comfort food recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add chicken broth to the Instant Pot.
- Stir in diced chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, do a quick release of pressure and add broccoli florets.
- Switch to sauté mode and stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheddar if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Adjust the cheese quantity based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg