School is back in session and, if you have children, your schedule likely just became six thousand times more hectic. If you’re among the many mothers who were thrown back into the madness of after school pick-ups, homework, and late-night CVS runs for the tri-fold poster board your kiddo needs by tomorrow, then it’s safe to say that you’re looking to save time wherever humanly possible.

That’s where the Instant Pot comes in. If you have one, you know its power, and you love it. If you don’t have one, you need one.  The Instant Pot is a multifunctional pressure cooker that doubles as the superhero of our kitchen countertops. It serves as a freaky fast, one-way ticket to a fresh, homemade meal and has helped to streamline dinnertime for families across the globe. To finagle some extra time out of your evening routine, check out these Everymom approved Instant Pot meals that your family will love.

1. Instant Pot Healthy Fried Rice

Source: Fit Foodie Finds

2. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

3. Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Thighs

Source: Savory Nothings

4. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Source: Pinch of Yum

5. Instant Pot Ground Beef Burrito Bowls

Source: Oh Sweet Basil

6. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Salmon

Source: The Natural Nurturer

7. Instant Pot Pasta with Sausage

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen

8. Instant Pot Quick & Easy Lemon Chicken

Source: Drizzle and Dip

9. Instant Pot Pot Roast

Source: No. 2 Pencil

10. Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

Source: Love & Zest

11. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup

Source: The Movement Menu