Teriyaki Chicken and Hash Browns

What You Need:

1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
1 1/2 lbs. frozen chicken breasts
1/2 C teriyaki sauce
1 (16 oz.) bag of frozen mixed vegetables

How to Make It:

Spray an oven proof Dutch oven well with a non stick cooking spray.
Set the oven to 450 degrees and preheat.
Break up the frozen hash browns in the pan.
Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Place the frozen chicken over the hash browns.
Add the teriyaki sauce.
Spread the frozen vegetables over the chicken.
Cover tightly and bake 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Forgot to put something out to cook tonight? Try this quick and easy recipe. Everything comes right out of the freezer and goes directly into the pan. Use any type of frozen vegetables you have on hand. To make the potatoes a little creamier add 1/4 cup of water, milk or chicken broth before adding the chicken.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 45 minutes
Total Time: approximately 50 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 280; Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 32g; Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 194 mg; Protein 32g; Fiber 6g

Mixed Herb Vegetable Casserole

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mixed-veggiesWhat You Need:

2 C of water
1 C frozen corn
1/2 C frozen peas
1/2 C red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 C frozen pearl onions
1 t of mixed herbs

How to Make It:

Place the trivet into the cooker then add the water.
Spray a casserole dish with a non stick cooking spray.
Layer the corn, peas, bell pepper and onion into the casserole dish.
Evenly sprinkle the herbs over the vegetables and stir to combine.
Tightly cover and place on the trivet.
Bring the pressure to high and cook the casserole for 5 minutes.
Quickly reduce the pressure by running under cold water.

This dish is great tasting and pretty to place on your table. Use this as a complimenting side dish for any meal. You may substitute frozen vegetables for the fresh is you prefer.

Makes 4 servings

Mixed Vegetables with a Kick

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cutting_board_onions_peppers1What You Need:

2 yellow onions, chopped
1 T of garlic, chopped
5 1/2 C of chicken broth
2 C Swiss chard, chopped
1 C dried chick peas soak overnight
1 C of dried cannellini beans, soak overnight
2 carrots, chopped
2 white turnips, chopped
1 fresh red chili pepper, chopped
1/4 C tomato puree

How to Make It:

Lightly spray the cooker with a non stick cooking spray.
In the cooker put the onion and garlic and cook just until beginning to brown.
Pour the chicken broth over the onion and garlic.
Stir in the chard, chick peas, cannellini beans, carrots, turnips and chili pepper.
Blend the tomato puree into the mixture well.
Bring the cooker to high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.
The pressure should be allowed to fall on its own.

If you cut the vegetables in small pieces they will never know they are there. If you prefer to have a milder stew you may omit the chili pepper.

Makes 10 servings