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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice

September 3, 2020 by Kate Dean 2 Comments

Easy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice recipe! This simple dinner recipe takes only 5 minutes of prep, and the pot-in-pot method allows you to cook the rice and chicken at the same time!

Salsa chicken and rice in a burrito bowl with beans and cornThe Instant Pot was a game-changer at my house. I have been a long-time fan of using the slow cooker on busy days, but getting an electric pressure cooker opened up a whole new world for quick dinners.

Then, I found the pot-in-pot method for doing things like cooking rice, and suddenly, dinner was that much easier! This salsa chicken and rice recipe is just that sort of super easy recipe.

The recipe takes only about 5 minutes of hands-on prep, and the rice cooks right in the inner pot at the same time as the chicken. So, it makes getting dinner on the table that much faster and easier. Check out my serving suggestions below for ideas on how to use this recipe to make easy weeknight diners. …

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

September 1, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe! This fast pasta dinner is cooked entirely in the electric pressure cooker for a simple, easy cleanup dinner!

Dish of instant pot chicken alfredo next to a blue linen napkin

The Instant Pot is  such a great way to make one-pot dishes – like this Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo! The chicken, pasta, and sauce all cook right in the same pot, which makes it easy to make and easy to clean up.

Another great thing about this pasta is that it’s rich and creamy and flavorful. I often pass on Alfredo sauce because it can lack flavor.

This sauce, though, gets great flavor from the seasonings, garlic, and Parmesan so it tastes like more than just cream. It was so good that my family was all calling dibs on the leftovers!

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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

August 21, 2020 by Kate Dean 2 Comments

Best Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken recipe! This easy Instant Pot dinner recipe turns chicken into a delicious dinner in no time!

Dish of instant pot Hawaiian chicken on rice I love how easy this Instant Pot Hawaiian chicken recipe is! Not only does the chicken cook all in the inner pot, but you can cook the rice at the same time by using the pot-in-pot method.

Plus, the chicken tastes great! The sauce is a little sweet, a little savory, and a little tangy, and it goes perfectly with the pineapple, veggies, and chicken.

Check out the step-by-step photos  and tips to customize the recipe below! …

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

August 15, 2020 by Kate Dean 4 Comments

Chicken parmesan pasta in the Instant Pot! This easy pressure cooker dinner turns pasta and chicken breast into a quick dinner!

Blue plate with Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta and a fork in it

Chicken parmesan is a favorite for a reason! The combination of the cheesy, saucy chicken and pasta is hard to resist.

Traditional chicken parm can be messy and time-consuming, so I made this Instant Pot as a weeknight-friendly dinner version.

Everything is cooked right in the inner pot, so there are minimal dishes to clean up, and the entire dinner only takes about 30 minutes to make.

So this Instant Pot chicken parmesan pasta can be on the table in no time! …

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Instant Pot Crack Chicken

August 12, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Instant Pot crack chicken makes deliciously tasty chicken! This recipe tops boneless chicken breast with a creamy sauce, bacon, and green onions for a super flavorful lunch or dinner!

Instant Pot Crack Chicken on a bun

When I first tried crack chicken, I had no idea what the name was. I just knew that it was good!

This chicken has the combination of creamy sauce, seasonings, bacon, and cheese, which makes it incredibly tasty. This Instant Pot version is also much faster than the slow cooker versions.

Since it’s pretty quick and easy, it makes a good weeknight dinner, and I’ve included serving suggestions below.

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Instant Pot Mojo Chicken

May 30, 2019 by Kate Dean 8 Comments

Instant Pot Mojo chicken is an easy recipe that turns boneless skinless chicken breast into a super tasty dinner.Shredded mojo chicken in a bowl with black beans and rice

Can you ever have too many recipes for boneless skinless chicken breast? I know I can’t!

This easy Instant Pot mojo chicken recipe takes boneless, skinless chicken breast and turns it into a super tasty dinner.

One of the great things about this recipe is that it takes very little time to prep, and you can put the chicken breast in the marinade in the morning.

Then, just pull it out and pop it into the pressure cooker for dinner.

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Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

May 18, 2019 by Kate Dean 2 Comments

Best Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken recipe! This simple Instant Pot chicken recipe tastes just as good as takeout and needs just 10 minutes of prep!

Chopsticks picking up a piece of Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

The Instant Pot is a great way to make dinner easier! This Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken is great, easy dinner recipe.

It only takes 10 minutes of hands-on prep to make moist chicken in a sweet and savory sauce. And, since it’s so hands-off, I make the steamed broccoli and rice while the chicken cooks. …

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