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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe combining chicken, broccoli, and rice with a creamy cheesy sauce.

Ingredients: 1 cup rice. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 2 cups broccoli florets. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup milk. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Add rice and chicken broth to Instant Pot. Place diced chicken on top of the rice. Layer broccoli florets over the chicken. In a separate bowl, mix cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the cheese mixture over the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Stir the contents, ensuring the cheese is melted and well combined. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

A hearty and nutritious Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup, perfect for a comforting meal. The Instant Pot makes the preparation quick and easy, resulting in tender beef and flavorful broth.

Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed. 3 carrots, peeled and sliced. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 8 cups beef broth. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 2 teaspoons dried thyme. 2 teaspoons dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Instructions: Put the Instant Pot in saut mode and heat the olive oil. Put in the beef and brown it all over. Saut the garlic and onions until they smell good. Mix in the barley, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add the beef broth and mix it in well. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook for 15 minutes. Then, turn off the saut mode. After the food is done cooking, let the pressure naturally drop for 10 minutes. Then, quickly drop any remaining pressure. If you need to, change the seasonings. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken pasta cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup. This dish combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce for a satisfying meal that's ready in no time.

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced. 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 small onion, sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 cup heavy cream. 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to combine with the pasta and sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

This dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery lemon sauce, paired with fluffy riced cauliflower infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. It's a light and flavorful seafood recipe that's quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined. 2 tablespoons butter. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 lemon, juiced and zested. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 head cauliflower, riced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 2 tablespoons lime juice.

Instructions: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well to combine. In a separate skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the buttery lemon shrimp over the riced cauliflower cilantro lime mixture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

With only 4 ingredients, this easy and tasty sweet and sour chicken can be made in the slow cooker.

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cubed. 1 cup sweet and sour sauce. 1 onion, sliced. 1 red bell pepper, sliced.

Instructions: Place cubed chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add sliced onion and red bell pepper on top. Pour sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Make this quick and delicious Sesame Chicken Stir-fry on those busy back-to-school nights. It's packed with flavor and ready in no time!

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced. 2 cups broccoli florets. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 cup snap peas. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 2 tablespoons sesame oil. 2 tablespoons honey. 1 tablespoon cornstarch. 1 teaspoon ginger, grated. 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Cooking oil for stir-frying. Cooked rice for serving.

Instructions: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and grated ginger to make the sauce. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add cooking oil. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside. Add more oil to the wok if needed, then add minced garlic, broccoli, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Return the cooked chicken to the wok and pour in the sauce. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir-fry and stir to combine. Serve hot over cooked rice. Enjoy your Sesame Chicken Stir-fry!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken pasta cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup. This dish combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce for a satisfying meal that's ready in no time.

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced. 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 small onion, sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 cup heavy cream. 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to combine with the pasta and sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes