Instant Pot Chicken And Wild Rice Dump And Go Dinner Food

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot until hot and add mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn the pressure cooker off.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot and stir in apple, rice, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, but do not stir. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer chicken thighs to a cutting board and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Return to the pot and stir. Garnish with parsley and serve in bowls.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE DUMP DINNER

Steps:

• Pour the olive oil into the pot of a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot®. Add the chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir until evenly coated. Add the pasta, garlic, onion, olives, capers, olives and marinara sauce. Fill the empty jar with 2 1/2 cups water, tighten the lid and shake to remove any sauce left in the jar. Pour the water over the pasta mixture and stir until combined.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and stir the pasta.
• Stir in the spinach. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to steam the pasta for 1 minute, just until wilted. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
• Stir broth, mushrooms, rice, celery, carrots, thyme, rosemary, and parsley into the cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Meanwhile, whisk half-and-half and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Unlock and remove the lid of the cooker. Stir mixture into soup and let sit until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle into serving bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste.