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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

April 8, 2022 by Rachel 10 Comments

If there’s one thing this busy mom loves, it’s a good dump and go meal. If you’ve been following my blog for very long, you’ll know this is 100% true. Even in my least ‘busy’ moments, I tend to feel overwhelmed by the idea of making meals for the family. Especially when it comes to meals I know the whole family will enjoy. But this Instant Pot Salsa Chicken recipe checks all of the boxes. It’s easy, it’s quick, and it will most certainly be enjoyed by the whole family.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

Why use the Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen tools. In fact, I’d often argue that there aren’t a TON of must-have kitchen tools. But, in no particular order, my top three kitchen tools are my Instant Pot, air fryer, and my Vitamix.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

But the Instant Pot will forever be my go-to for quick and easy meals. If you’ve never made anything in a pressure cooker, just know that it makes the flavors 100 times more flavorful and juicy! That’s why I love using my Instant Pot. That and that it saves a LOT of time.

What you’ll need for this recipe

There are literally four simple ingredients for this recipe. FOUR! Here’s what they are:

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup of salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon of salt (divided in two, one for each side of the breast)
  • 1 Tablespoon of pepper (divided in two, one for each side of the breast)
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

But I cannot recommend this enough — have some tortillas handy, too. Because this chicken makes the most absolutely perfect tacos. In which case, cheese, cilantro, and avocado are also a bonus.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup of salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon of salt (divided in two, one for each side of the breast)
  • 1 Tablespoon of pepper (divided in two, one for each side of the breast)

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

  1. Pour 1 cup of salsa into your instant pot.
  2. Place your chicken breasts on top of the salsa in the instant pot. Season one side with 1/2 of the salt and pepper.
  3. Flip your chicken over and season with the remaining amount of salt and pepper.
  4. Close your instant pot by twisting the lid on in a locked position. Close the valve by pushing it away from you. Set your pressure cooker to high pressure for 20 minutes.
  5. Once your pressure cooker has stop cooking, allow it to release naturally for about 10 minutes. After you released it actually for 10 minutes, manually release by using a hot pad or towel, and bring the valve forward.
  6. Using two forks, shred your chicken inside the instant pot so that’s the remaining seasoning of the salsa will continue to mix in with the chicken.
  7. Enjoy by adding it to flour or corn taco shells. You can top with tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, avocados, and more!
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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

January 27, 2022 by Rachel 10 Comments

Right now it is very cold in the Midwest. So cold, in fact, that schools are closed! If weather like this doesn’t scream ‘comfort food,’ I’m not sure what does. To me, comfort food means something warm, hearty, and filling. Well this Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe is all of those things. And easy!

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

What You’ll Need

If you’ve been around this blog before, you’ll know that I adore two things (other than my family): my pressure cooker and my air fryer. My go-to pressure cooker is an Instant Pot because they are easy to use. But other brands of pressure cookers will certainly work.

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

I find that cooking full meals in the Instant Pot brings so much more flavor out of the food. In addition to your Instant Pot, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 purple onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups of chicken stock
  • 4 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

That’s it! The best part of this recipe is that it’s practically dump and start — all in one pot!

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

How to make Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 purple onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups of chicken stock
  • 4 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

  1. Combine chicken, onion, bell pepper, oil, fajita seasoning, salsa, garlic and chicken stock into instant pot. Stir thoroughly.
  2. Pour pasta over stirred ingredients making sure pasta is completely submerged. 
  3. Close the lid and seal the pressure valve. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Once finished cooking, release the pressure manually.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese (it will thicken).
  5. Garnish with your favorite toppings! Mine is cilantro, cheese, sour cream and tortilla chip strips.
© Rachel

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Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe

October 18, 2021 by Rachel 15 Comments

I love Fall for so many reasons. But one of the big reasons is because fall food is my favorite comfort food. And, to be completely honest, I have a confession. I do not like raw tomatoes. In fact, I cannot stomach them. Twice a year I give them another shot, but time after time, I end up choking on them in disgust. But tomato soup? That is a game changer. And that is my jam. And to not share my favorite of all time Instant Pot Tomato Soup recipe with you would be a shame. It’s so delicious and so incredibly easy.

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

What you’ll need to make this soup

Using a pressure cooker for soup recipes really is a game changer. It makes the soup so much more flavorful. Of course, I use an Instant Pot. But really any electric pressure cooker will work. And they all have basically the same buttons and features.

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

The other tool you will need is either a traditional blender, Vitamix, or an immersion blender. After your soup is cooked in the Instant Pot, it will need to be blended to create a creamy consistency.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make Instant Pot Tomato Soup

  • 1 – 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes 
  • 4 cups of broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 2 carrot sticks, diced 
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 
  • 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • basil (optional)
  • cheese (optional)
  • croutons (optional)
Instant Pot Tomato Soup

The Full Recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

Instant Pot Tomato Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 - 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes 
  • 4 cups of broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 2 carrot sticks, diced 
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 
  • 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • basil (optional)
  • cheese (optional)
  • croutons (optional)

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Set instant pot to sauté and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Heat for approximately 4 hours, until oil is hot. Then sauté carrots and onion until the onion is translucent.

STEP 2 -

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.

STEP 3 -

Add tomatoes, broth, 1 tablespoon of oil, and seasonings. Close the Instant Pot lid and set pressure to 'sealed'.

STEP 4 -

Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Then let naturally release for 10 minutes.

STEP 5 -

Pour the soup into a food processor and blend for 30 seconds.

If you don't have a food processor or Vitamix, use an immersion blender to mix.

STEP 6 -

Serve with basil, cheese, and/or croutons!

ENJOY!

© Rachel

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Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

September 27, 2021 by Rachel 13 Comments

Autumn is officially here. And, as a resident of the Midwest, I am HERE FOR IT! And, as much as I love soup, sometimes you just need a hearty pasta dish. We’re still dealing with crazy, insanely, busy evenings. And that means breaking out the Instant Pot to make some quick, homemade meals for the whole family. This Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe is super easy and incredibly delicious. You MUST try it!

Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

What you’ll need to make Sausage Rigatoni

This recipe is super easy, but using a pressure cooker is seriously the best way to elevate a stellar recipe.

Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Here are the other ingredients you’ll need:

  • 12 ounce of fully cooked Italian sausage (I use chicken sausage)
  • dry rigatoni
  • yellow onion
  • red pepper
  • minced garlic 
  • olive oil 
  • crushed tomatoes 
  • chicken broth 
  • grated parmesan 
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • pepper 
  • baby spinach 
Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

It’s simple. It’s easy. And it’s incredibly well-loved by my whole family.

Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni

Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce of fully cooked Italian sausage, sliced
  • 12 ounces of rigatoni pasta
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced 
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil 
  • 2 cups of crushed tomatoes 
  • 2 cups of chicken broth 
  • 3/4 cup of grated parmesan 
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper 
  • 2 cups of baby spinach 

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Set instant pot to sauté and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot (approximately 5 minutes), add onion and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent.

STEP 2 -

Add garlic and sliced sausage and continue to sauté until sausage has a nice, brown crust.

STEP 3 -

Turn off sauté. Add broth to deglaze the bottom of the Instant Pot. Then add the crushed tomatoes.

STEP 4 -

Add pasta and spinach. Do not stir. Push pasta so that it is covered in liquid.

STEP 5 -

Seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for seven minutes and quick release when finished. Once pressure is released, remove the lid.

STEP 6 -

Once pressure released, remove the lid and add Parmesan and cream. Stir for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened. 

STEP 7 -

Serve and ENJOY!

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Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup Recipe

September 22, 2021 by Rachel 14 Comments

Sweater weather is, indeed, upon us! And I’m totally here for it! Honestly, I’m not a Summer person. Like, I’m zero percent a Summer person. Give me all things Fall — yes, the sweaters. But also the iced coffees, pumpkin patches, and soups! Most of all, the soups! My all-time favorite way to get into the ‘sweater weather’ season is to make Instant Pot No Yolks® taco Soup!

Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup

Why I use No Yolks Extra Broad in my Taco Soup

Well, first and foremost, my kids are obsessed with No Yolks Extra Broad. And when I find something they like to eat, we stick with it. Second, No Yolks Extra Broad cook up light and fluffy, which is the perfect addition to a hearty soup without the ‘heavy’ feeling. In fact, it’s low in sodium and there’s zero cholesterol. So that full feeling from a hearty soup? You can be confident it is not from a whole bunch of unnecessary sodium, and say hello to fresh, filling soups.

Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup

I pick up my favorite No Yolks pasta when we run to Kroger for our weekly grocery pickup, along with all of the other ingredients we use for Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup. Shopping from the Kroger app is super convenient, and it helps me to plan out my meals in advance. One thing we always do? Buy extra of the No Yolks pastas (including the No Yolks White Pasta Dumplings), so that I have an easy backup for lunches during the week.

Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup

What you’ll need to make Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup

First and foremost, you’ll need an Instant Pot. If you’ve followed my recipes for a bit, you’ll know that I use my pressure cooker as much as possible. It’s not only time-saving, but by pressure cooking these meals it adds so much extra flavor!

Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup

Here’s what else you’ll need:

  • ground beef
  • Olive Oil
  • yellow onion
  • Taco Seasoning Mix
  • Garlic Powder 
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Ground Pepper
  • Black Beans
  • Pinto Beans
  • Corn
  • diced tomatoes or Rotel
  • Beef Broth
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag of No Yolks Extra Broad Noodles

That’s it! Your family will love this delicious soup as much as mine does, I just know it. And it’s perfect for these cool, Fall days.

The full recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup

Instant Pot No Yolks Taco Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
  • 1/2 a yellow onion, diced
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix (approximately 3 Tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Ground Pepper
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Black Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of Pinto Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of Corn, rinsed & drained
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes or Rotel (depending on your families preference to spices)
  • 5 cups of Beef Broth
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag of No Yolks Extra Broad Pasta

Garnishes (optional)

  • Sour Cream
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Avocado, sliced
  • Jalapeño, sliced

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Turn Instant Pot to Saute. Heat for 3 minutes. Once hot, add the ground beef and brown until cooked through (about 5 minutes).

STEP 2 -

Once browned, carefully remove browned meat from pot and strain fat. Set aside.

STEP 3 -

Add 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil to Instant Pot and chopped onion. Saute until onions are soft and translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Turn off Sauté feature.

STEP 4 -

Return ground beef to Instant Pot with onions.

STEP 5 -

Add spices to pot (taco seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oregano).

Stir to combine.

STEP 6 -

Add black beans, pinto beans, corn, and tomatoes to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

STEP 7 -

Add 5 cups of beef broth to the Instant Pot -- do not stir!

STEP 8 -

Add No Yolks Extra Broad Noodles to Instant Pot and gently push down to cover No Yolks Extra Broad Pasta completely with broth.

STEP 9 -

Place lid on Instant Pot and set to seal. Set to Manual, High Pressure, for 4 minutes.

STEP 10 -

Instant Pot will take about 15 minutes to come to pressure. After cooking for 4 minutes, turn knob to quick release the pressure.

STEP 11 -

Once pressure has released, open the lid, stir, and serve.

STEP 12 -

Top with favorite optional ingredients and ENJOY!

© Rachel

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Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe — Easy and Delicious !

September 1, 2021 by Rachel 14 Comments

It’s finally the beginning of September and we’re enjoying a slight cool off in weather here in the Midwest. And, as much as I enjoyed our Summer, I am one-hundred percent ready for all things Autumn! After apple picking last year, I needed creative ways to go through about 25-pounds of apples. One of my favorite ways to enjoy those apples all year is to make this Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe!

Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

What you’ll need

If you’ve followed along with some of my other recipes, you’ll know that I am very partial to my Instant Pot. It’s so easy to use and makes the recipes extra delicious. But you can use any other electric pressure cooker. Besides that, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 4 lbs. of Granny Smith apples 
  • water 
  • molasses 
  • sugar 
  • light brown sugar 
  • nutmeg 
  • cinnamon 
  • all spice
  • lemon juice 
  • vanilla extract
Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

That’s it! Easy peasy! And, if you haven’t had apple butter before, you’re in for a treat. It’s sweet, creamy, and delicious.

Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

The full recipe for Instant Pot Apple Butter

Yield: 64 ounces

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. of Granny Smith apples 
  • 1/4 cup of water 
  • 1/3 cup of molasses 
  • 1/3 cup of sugar 
  • 1/3 cup of light brown sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of all spice
  • 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla 

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Peel and quarter the apple, remove apple core. Place in the Instant Pot.

STEP 2 -

Add all other ingredients and mix.

STEP 3 -

Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes and let naturally release pressure.

STEP 4 -

Open and stir. Pour into a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. 

STEP 5 -

Place in jars and cool.

STEP 6 -

ENJOY!

© Rachel

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