Ninja Foodi Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Bake is ready in just a few short minutes, plus easy to make gluten-free. It's a great comfort meal for the Ninja Foodi!
4BonelessSkinless Chicken Thighs (Cut into chunks)
1/4CupWhite OnionDiced
1/2TspGarlic Salt
2CupsBroccoli Florets
1 1/2CupsQuick Cooking Uncooked White RiceMinute Rice
1 1/2CupsWater
1 10ozCan Cream of Chicken Soup or Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup
1TbspSour Cream
1CupShredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Instructions
Spray the pot of the Ninja Foodi with the olive oil cooking spray.
Turn saute function to high.
Add the cut chicken and onion, plus garlic salt.
Cook the chicken until well done, at least 165 degrees internal temperature. This takes about 10 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, spray the multi-purpose pan with olive oil spray.
Place the chicken on the bottom of the pan.
Top with the broccoli florets.
Evenly top with the rice.
Pour the water over the rice.
Combine the cream of chicken and sour cream, pour it evenly over the rice.
Place the pan on top of the wire rack that comes with the Foodi in the low position, so it sits low in the pot. The handles should be up on the side to make it easy for you to pull it out of the Foodi.
Using the lid that is attached to the Foodi, shut the lid and cook on the bake/roast function for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
Carefully open the lid.
Carefully stir up the ingredients to be sure the rice is fully submerged under the water and soup. Just a light stirring of the ingredients will do.
Shut the lid and cook on the bake/roast function for an additional 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
Top with cheese.
Cook for 5 minutes at 350*F.
Open the lid, use the mitts to remove the dish from the Foodi.
Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.
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Notes
If you are using frozen broccoli, run hot water over it prior to cooking to defrost it. Use just the tops of it, not thick stems.To add additional flavor, you can add more garlic salt, and cheese to the rice in this recipe as well. Instead of cream of chicken, you can also mix in some creamed cheese soup too.Updated recipe - it's best to put on the cheese in the final 5 minutes of cook time.