Chicken Broccoli Risotto

Modified from Pampered Chef

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup uncooked Arborio rice

1 lb chicken (frozen or thawed)

3 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 cups broccoli (frozen or fresh)

1 cup cheddar, shredded

2 oz cream cheese, cubed

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

If your chicken is frozen, first cook your chicken in your Quick Cooker (Instant Pot). Chop it up.

Set Quick Cooker to sear and press start. Heat oil in inner pot for 3 minutes and then add in onion, pepper, garlic, salt and cook uncovered for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice and stir to combine. Press cancel.

Add chicken, broth, and mustard and stir (if your chicken wasn't frozen, you can add it thaw at this point, just diced). Lock lid and select white rice and press start. When timer is up, press cancel. Press the steam release to manually release the pressure.

Stir in broccoli and cheese and well combined. Set to sear and press start. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Press cancel. Before serving, add lemon juice.

Serves 8.

Weight Watchers: 7 points