Creamy Chicken or Pork Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken or Pork Enchiladas
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Fill corn (or flour) tortillas with leftover pork or chicken and cheese, then top with a creamy sauce, made with milk, chicken broth and green chiles. Add cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes! Super quick and easy!
Servings Prep Time
10 enchiladas 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 enchiladas 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Creamy Chicken or Pork Enchiladas
Print Recipe
Fill corn (or flour) tortillas with leftover pork or chicken and cheese, then top with a creamy sauce, made with milk, chicken broth and green chiles. Add cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes! Super quick and easy!
Servings Prep Time
10 enchiladas 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 enchiladas 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: enchiladas
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray 9x13" baking dish with Pam.
  2. Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour to make a roux. Add milk, water, chicken base and seasonings. Stir and cook until thickened. Add green chilies.
  3. If using corn tortillas, it is helpful to steam them first to avoid cracking. Wrap 3 tortillas at a time in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds. Fill each tortilla with meat and cheese, reserving cheese for top.
  4. Roll up each tortilla and place in a sprayed 9x13" pan. I got 11 in my dish.
  5. Pour sauce over top.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. I don't measure my cheese, I just put whatever looks good to me!
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Although spelt is an ancient form of wheat, most people with wheat allergies can eat it with no problem.  However, it still contains gluten, so avoid spelt if you have a reason to avoid gluten.

Better than Bouillon organic beef and chicken bases are my favorite to use in broths because they are gluten free and soy free.

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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Set the Instant Pot to the Saute function. When it says "HOT", add the oil and the garlic. Brown the garlic on both sides. Remove from pot.
  2. Add the rice to the pot and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add water, salt, and lime zest. Cancel the Saute function. Cook on high pressure for 22 minutes.
  4. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.
  5. Release any remaining pressure and add lime juice and cilantro. Toss with fork to fluff and combine.
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Whole30 Ketchup

I have been trying to find a decent ketchup and BBQ sauce recipe for Whole30 and have not been happy with what I have found so far.  I tried this recipe, which was originally supposed to be a Paleo BBQ sauce recipe, but it tasted like ketchup to me.  So I have changed the recipe some to make it tastier and compatible with Whole30 and I like it better by far than the other recipes I have tried.  Even better is it is super quick and easy!

Whole30 Ketchup
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Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
Cook Time
0
Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
Cook Time
0
Whole30 Ketchup
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Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
Cook Time
0
Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
Cook Time
0
Ingredients
Servings: cup
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients together and store in the refrigerator.
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Instant Pot Baked Beans

This is much better if you make it the day before, then refrigerate and reheat the next day.

Instant Pot Baked Beans
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Servings Prep Time
12 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 15 minutes
Instant Pot Baked Beans
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Servings Prep Time
12 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Select saute function on Instant Pot and let it heat until it says "HOT".
  2. Add bacon to pot and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  3. Cook the onion in the bacon drippings until tender, about 3 minutes. Scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot as the onions cook.
  4. Add soaked beans and all other ingredients, except bacon. Select high pressure and cook for 30 minutes. When it has finished cooking, let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
  5. Make sure beans are completely cooked, then add bacon and serve.
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Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice

Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Place insert in Instant Pot and set to Saute. When it says "HOT", add the oil to the pot.
  2. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Close the lid and set valve to "Sealing" position.
  4. Cook at high pressure for 22 minutes.
  5. Let naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure. Open lid and stir.
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Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles

This was adapted from my Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe because noodles were sounding better at the time.

Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Insert inner pot into Instant Pot and press saute button. Wait for the machine to say "HOT".
  2. Add oil, onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and close lid. Set valve to "Sealing". Cook on high for about 5 minutes (1/2 the cooking time on the package of pasta you are using).
  4. Let pressure naturally release at end of cooking time for 10 minutes. Manually release remaining pressure and remove lid. Stir and serve.
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Instant Pot Jambalaya

If you would like, you can add or substitute some cooked shrimp at the end of cooking.  We don’t normally have it on hand, so I left it out of the recipe.

Instant Pot Jambalaya
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Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Jambalaya
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Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Press saute on Instant Pot and wait until it says "HOT".
  2. Add oil to inner pot, along with chicken and sausage. Cook until chicken is done, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is translucent. Add additional oil as needed.
  4. If there is anything stuck to the bottom of the pan, add a little water to deglaze before continuing on.
  5. Add remaining ingredients. Put lid on and set to "Sealing". Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes.
  6. Let pressure naturally release for at least 10 minutes before manually releasing remaining pressure.
  7. This was very good served with Cholula hot sauce and Monterey Jack cheese. (Probably not authentic, but good anyway.)
Recipe Notes
Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning:

2 1/2 T. paprika
2 T. salt
2 T. garlic powder
1 T. black pepper
1 T. onion powder
1 T. cayenne pepper
1 T. dried oregano
1 T. dried thyme
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Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

This is a gluten free version of the popular box mix of Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni without the chemicals, but still very quick and easy!

Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
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Servings Prep Time
6 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14 minutes 2 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14 minutes 2 minutes
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
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Servings Prep Time
6 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14 minutes 2 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14 minutes 2 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Set Instant Pot to saute. When it says HOT, add oil.
  2. Add ground beef, onions and garlic to pot. Cook until meat is browned, stirring to break up meat. Season with salt, pepper, thyme and Worcestershire sauce as it is cooking.
  3. Add tomato paste, water and beef base. Stir to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add elbows. Press cancel to stop Saute.
  4. Lock lid in place and seal valve. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. (Cook time may vary with the kind of pasta you choose to use). Quick release the pressure. Stir in half of the cheese. Serve remaining cheese on the side.
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Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice

I like my rice moister than the traditional Instant Pot directions, so this is the way I made it.

Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients in Instant Pot insert. Cook on high pressure for 22 minutes. Let naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Fast, Easy and Delicious!

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
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Servings
8 servings
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 10 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Print Recipe
Servings
8 servings
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 10 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Cook Time Passive Time
20 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Taco Seasoning
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Put water in bottom of 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot.
  2. Put chicken pieces directly into the water inside the Instant Pot. Add cilantro and lime juice.
  3. Combine seasoning ingredients and add to chicken.
  4. Close and seal lid. Cook on high pressure for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes after cooking is done.
  6. Open lid and remove chicken breasts. Shred and add to tortillas, salads, rice, nachos or whatever you want, with your favorite toppings. For Whole30, this makes a great salad!
Recipe Notes

I used chicken breasts.  3 of them weighed 2 lbs.  20 minutes seemed about right for that size of breasts, but it was a little on the dry side.

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