Easy Recipes for Meal Trains and more...

 Instant Crack chicken Serves 6 Prep time 5 min Cook time 15 min Ingredients: 6-8 slices cooked bacon 2 lb boneless chicken breast 1 packet ranch seasoning  8 oz cream cheese 1/2 c water 1 c cheddar cheese   Directions Place chicken and cream cheese in the instant pot.   Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning over the top. Add half a cup of water. Place your instant pot on manual high pressure for 15 min Do a quick release Remove chicken only and shred ( I use my kitchen aid hand mixer to shred my chicken, but you can use forks0 Keep your instant pot on sauce and put chicken back in. Add cheese and stir. Stir in bacon and enjoy.

 Steak Chili Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs stew beef 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes 1 cup beef broth 1 Tb chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp pepper Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese,  sour cream, diced avocados

 Cheese and Corn Chowder Serves 8 Combine in a saucepan: 1 cup water 4 c diced potatoes 2 cups sliced carrots 2 c chopped celery 2 tsp  salt 1/2 tsp pepper Cover and simmer 10 min.  Add: 2 14 oz cans cream style corn Simmer for 5 minutes. Add: 3 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Stir until cheese melts and chowder is heated through. Do not boil.

 Sausage and Cabbage Stew Ingredients 1 Tb. olive oil 1 small onion, diced 4-6 Polish sausages, sliced lengthways and the chopped into half circles (You can use whatever type of sausage you prefer for this.) 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 can of white beans, drained Italian seasoning - season to taste 2 cups diced cabbage 2 medium red or Yukon potatoes, diced. Salt to taste 1-2 cups beef broth, depending on how thick you want the soup. In a medium sized sauce pan heat olive oil over medium high heat.  Add the onion and cook until translucent.   Add the rest of the ingredients and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork.

 Chicken Barley Soup Serves 10 Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 qt chicken broth 6 boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup minced parsley 1 cup lentils 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed  1 (16 oz) jar salsa 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped Directions In large saucepan, heat oil, add onions, garlic and barley until onions are tender and barley is toasted. Add broth, chicken, parsley, lentils and tomatoes.  Simmer for 30 minutes.   Remove chicken breast and cut into bite-size pieces. Return to pot and add the beans and salsa.  Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and remove from heat.  Tips:  I usually put the soup in bowl and then add the spinach

  Instant Pot Taco Soup This soup is fast to make, uses minimal ingredients, and is great for families with allergies since it contains no gluten and the only dairy is on the side. Prep Time:   5 mins Cook Time:   20 mins Additional Time:   5 mins Total Time:   30 mins Servings:   6  Ingredients 1   pound   ground beef 1   small   onion, diced 2    (15.5 ounce) can   black beans, rinsed and drained. *pinto beans, kidney beans, or chili beans can also be used here.  I often use two different kinds, or a three bean mix.  Switch it up, they all work well and add a slightly different twist. 1   (15.25 ounce) can   whole kernel corn, drained 2   (10 ounce) can   diced tomatoes  1 (4 ounce) can diced mild chiles 1   cup   beef broth (Optional) 1   (1.25 ounce) package   taco seasoning mix Toppings: 2   avocados, sliced (optional) 2   cups   shredded chees...