Looking For a Healthy Recipe With Lots of Vegetables?
I know that “primavera” conjures up thoughts of summery pasta goodness. And you’re thinking “pasta and Whole30 don’t mix,” and you’d be right! But while Chris and I were doing Whole30 for the first time, we stumbled upon a recipe called “Chicken Primavera” and were delightfully surprised.
| Warning: Before making this vegetable dense meal, you will need to put all thoughts of pasta out of your mind or else you will be tragically disappointed. Just keeping it real folks! |
Simple Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Since making it for the first time, we’ve made some adjustments to the recipe. The biggest change we made was turning it into an Instapot meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
- 2 cups butternut squash
- 2 cups yellow squash or zucchini
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 3 handfuls of greens
- 28 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 2 tbsp. ghee
- 2 tbsp. oregano
- 1 tbsp. thyme
- 1 tbsp. basil
- 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp. salt
Instructions:
- Add all of the ingredients to the Instapot (the chicken, butternut squash, carrots, onion, greens, tomatoes, bone broth, ghee, oregano, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt).
- Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and set the timer for 30 minutes.
- Once the timer is finished, release the pressure valve, open the lid, and stir up the contents. Vualá — you have a Whole30 approved chicken primavera.
A Quick & Healthy Meal
Chris and I are often on the run. If we’re not trying to squeeze in a workout, then we’re traveling, working, or sleeping. I honestly can’t imagine how we’ll manage once we start growing as a family. I do know that our Instapot will be key in our ability to continue making healthy, nutritious meals. If you don’t have one, do yourself a favor and get one!
