Quick-n-Easy Kid Friendly Recipes
Instant Pot BBQ Ribs:
Ingredients:
2 pounds baby back ribs
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup water or broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Season the ribs with salt and pepper.
Pour the water or broth into the Instant Pot.
Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the Instant Pot, and lay the seasoned ribs on top.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 25 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick pressure release.
Carefully remove the ribs from the Instant Pot and brush them with BBQ sauce.
Finish the ribs on a preheated grill or broil them in the oven for a few minutes until the sauce caramelizes.
Slice the ribs and serve them with additional BBQ sauce.
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos:
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning
Taco shells or tortillas
Toppings of your choice (e.g., shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, sour cream)
Instructions:
Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning packet evenly over the chicken.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick pressure release.
Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred it using two forks.
Serve the shredded chicken in taco shells or tortillas, and add your favorite toppings.
Instant Pot Mac n Cheese:
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups water
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Add the elbow macaroni and water to the Instant Pot.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 4 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release.
Open the lid and switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
Stir in the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Serve the mac and cheese while it's warm and creamy.