Saturday, September 29, 2018

Ranch Chicken Pasta

My friend recommended this recipe from Tastes Better from Scratch. It's delicious! But not great as leftovers, so you better eat it all the first night.

Season 1 chicken breast cut into chunks with salt and ground pepper. Place in instant pot.

Add to instant pot and stir:
3 cups chicken broth
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 lb penne pasta

Secure lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. When done, quick release.

Add:
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Let cool 5-10 minutes.

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/instant-pot-ranch-chicken-pasta/

Chicken and Rice with "Mongolian Beef" Sauce

Add to instant pot:
1 1/2 cups rice
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes

Season 1 lb chicken breast (cut however you'd like) with:
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper

Add to instant pot then add sauce ingredients over the top:
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp ginger powder or fresh chopped ginger
1 garlic clove chopped
1/2 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
*optional - add red pepper flakes for a little spice


Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Let pressure release for 10 minutes and then quick release the rest of the pressure.

While it's cooking, chop 2 bell peppers and garlic clove. Saute on stovetop and add to chicken and rice when done.