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Barber Foods Broccoli Stuffed Chicken is the new way of preparing the tender chicken breast with the creamy broccoli and cheese filling. This dish takes not more than 30 minutes to cook, and that is when prepared using an Instant Pot making this a perfect dish to prepare when in a hurry.
The Instant Pot keeps the flavors and moisture intact, so that the chicken remains tender, juicy as the broccoli and cheese filling is cooked to the right texture with perfect melt and infused with tons of flavors.
I would like to note that this recipe is perfect if you don’t have much time for prep and cooking because it does not require much of your time and skills.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 2 Barber Foods Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts (frozen)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish(Optional)
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Cooking from Frozen: How about not having to defrost the Barber Foods stuffed chicken before use? Indeed, cooking foods from the frozen state is possible and more convenient
than cooking raw foods; just make sure that the food has reached an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C to prevent possible bacterial growth. - Broth Selection: Replace high-sodium chicken broth with a low-sodium one in order to cut on the amount of salt that one is taking. It also gives you liberty of cutting down the seasoning level depending on your delicacies preference without washing off the
Flavors. - Avoid Overcrowding: At the time of arranging the chicken in the instant pot there should be some space left to allow steam to move around. If preparing several pieces of meat, then it is advisable to cook them in a single portion, so that they are well cooked.
Barber Foods Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Instant Pot Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken: These chicken breasts are created by first preparing the blend broccoli and cheese and then stuf filling them with it therefore making it easier to cook for a quick meal. They must be baked through and through so that all you need to do is to warm them.
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Chicken Broth: Chicken stock gives more moisture to the food and also improves the taste of the food that is being prepared. The vegetable broth can also be used if you prefer vegetarian kind of soup.
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Seasoning: Instead, one can increase the amount of garlic and onion powder that is preferred. For maximally preserving the taste, it is recommended to use only fresh garlic and onion, and even with strong variations, which give robust taste.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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Prepare the Instant Pot: First make sure to pour 1 cup of the chicken broth to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. This will produce the heat required in steaming the chicken for cooking.
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Season the Chicken: While the broth is heating, you take a bag of frozen Barber Foods broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts and dust both sides with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add Olive Oil: Try adding one tablespoon of olive oil on the chicken breasts to moisten it and provide the additional flavor.
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Place Chicken in the Pot: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the Instant Pot without overcrowding them so that they sit separately.
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Seal and Cook: So, get back the lid of the Instant Pot, and make sure that the valve is set to ‘sealed’. Season with salt in accordance to your preference and close the lid of the Instant Pot. Cook it on high pressure for 15 minutes.
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Natural Release: After the cooking time, turn off the heat, set the valve on the Instant Pot to ‘Venting,’ and let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before the rest of the steam is released.
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Check Doneness: Pull down the top and ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken is at a temperature of 165°F (74°C). If needed one should continue cooking for several minutes more.
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Serve: Take time to carefully put the chicken in another bowl away from the pot. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before you serve it. You can add fresh parsley if you wish to and then, it’s time to tuck in!
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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Add Vegetables: To make it a complete meal you can add carrots or green beans to the Instant Pot with the chicken. They will steam perfectly in the broth They will steam perfectly in the broth.
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Cheese Variation: You can add more cheese if you wish; simply spread some shredded cheese over he chicken towards the end of the cooking period.
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Sauce Option: To thicken your sauce, you should dilute cornstarch in a bit of water to make a slurry – 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Cook it with the broth then add it into the broth after which you use the sauté function to thicken it before serving.
EQUIPMENT
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Crockpot or slow cooker
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Mixing bowl
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Cutting board
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Sharp knife
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SERVING TIPS 💡
- Plate Presentation: The broccoli stuffed chicken can be accompanied by rice or quinoa so that the chicken broth soaks into the grains as it is served.
- Accompaniments: Great as a side with a lean protein, or have it accompanied an equally healthy fresh salad or steamed vegetables. Garlic bread is something that can also be served on the side.
- Leftover Storage: In case you are left with some soup you can store it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. To heat it, reheat gently for some time in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop.
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