Simple Instant Pot BBQ Sweet and Spicy Chicken - Gluten and Dairy Free

Ok, you know what? I am not a food photographer. Not even going to pretend.  

And to give you an idea of why I am not, just imagine trying to quickly snap a picture before all the ravenous kids start digging in, evening has set in, lighting is horrible, and everyone needs to leave for a church activity in 20 minutes.  So . . . you just take the first one that happens to be in focus! Ha! 

This meal doesn't look that great in the picture, so you are just going to have to take my word for it that it IS great.  

Definitely one of the family's all time favs.  

And bonus . . . crazy easy to make too! 

Simple Instant Pot BBQ Sweet and Spicy Chicken - Gluten and Dairy Free 

4- 5 frozen chicken breasts 

1 - 2 cups GF BBQ sauce (depending on how much you like and how many chicken breasts you have) 

20 oz. pineapple chunks (don't drain) 

Put all ingredients into instant pot.  Set on high pressure (manual) for 25 mins.  Quick release the pressure.  Shred the chicken and stir.  If it's too runny, turn to saute and boil for a few minutes. 

Serve over rice.  

Yum yum! 

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff - Gluten and Dairy Free

Stroganoff is a recipe that I didn't tackle for a very long time after all our lovely food allergies began.  It just seemed really hard, with all that gluten and dairy in it.

But then . . . it's just so good!  Eventually I had to try.  

I wanted it done in the instant pot, with simple, normal ingredients because I just can't pass up an easy dump and walk away kind of meal.   

In the end I am thrilled with this recipe.  I get such rave reviews each time I make it!  Everyone is a fan!

I was worried this would be hard, but this recipe ended up being SO EASY.  Seriously, so easy and super yummy. Totally worth it. 

Instant Pot Stroganoff - Gluten and Dairy Free

1 lb. of ground beef 
diced onion 

1 t. garlic 

1/2 t. thyme 

1 t. salt 

pepper, to taste 

4 c. gluten free pasta (I use penne or rotini) 

3 1/2 c. broth 

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1 c. mayonnaise 

1 c. of dairy free milk (we use rice milk) 

In your IP, first add your ground beef and onions.  Cook your meat, using the "saute" function.  Turn saute off when the meat is done cooking and onions are soft.  (I pre-cook all my meat, so I just dump in the frozen, cooked meat and heat until warm.) Add spices, pasta and broth.  Push pasta down until it is submerged in the broth, as best you can. Cook on High Pressure (manual) for 7 minutes.  Quick release the pressure, then add the mayo and milk.  Stir until well combined, then return the IP lid and let it sit for 10-20 minutes on the IP warm setting, until the sauce has thickened.  

Enjoy! 

Rice and Sausage Casserole - Gluten and Dairy Free

Growing up, my mom made this delicious meal that always felt like home when we had it.  It was comfort food at it's finest.  So, when I met my husband and realized his mom made the same dish, I knew it was meant to be! I had never met anyone else who made this meal! 

My mom's recipe and my mother-in-law's recipe were slightly different, but tasted generally the same.  In the end, I changed the recipe to suit our needs, so now my kids have this same dish that runs deep in their blood, but is still safe for them.  

Now, I have to double the recipe otherwise I put the food on the table and approximately 3.5 seconds later it is 100% gone.  I guess this is a good sign? 

Enjoy! 

Rice and Sausage Casserole - Gluten and Dairy Free

1 lb. link sausage  

1 stick of celery, minced 

1 carrot, minced 

1 onion, minced 

1 1/4 c. dry rice

2 c. chicken broth

 

Cut sausage into small hunks and fry them until brown.  Dip out grease, and add celery, carrot, and onion.  Cook a few mins till softened.  Add sausage and veggies, dry rice, and broth to 9 x 13 casserole dish.  Cover dish. 

Bake at 350* for 1 hour.  

(375* for 45 mins works too, if you have less time) 

Yum yum!