11 Instant Pot Weekday Meals Your Family Will Love

November 17, 2020

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Intro By: Thao Thai
Feature Image By: Kristine's Kitchen

With the madness of the holiday season nearly upon us, as well as the added stress of virtual schooling for some, managing activity schedules, and balancing work, it’s no wonder that meal planning may not be the top priority on your list. I, for one, usually think about dinner approximately twenty minutes before it’s time to cook.

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That’s where the Instant Pot comes in. The Instant Pot is a multifunctional pressure cooker that doubles as the superhero of our kitchen countertops. It’s incredibly fast, and produces the most mouthwatering meals—at a fraction of the time. Perfect for meal procrastinators like me!

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We gathered up our favorite healthy, fast, and kid-approved Instant Pot recipes to add to your repertoire. Let us know what you think!

1. Instant Pot Healthy Fried Rice

<em>Source: <a href="https://fitfoodiefinds.com/instant-pot-healthy-fried-rice/">Skinny Taste</a></em>

Source: Fit Foodie Finds

2. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

<em>Source: <a href="https://www.wellplated.com/instant-pot-chicken-noodle-soup/">Skinny Taste</a></em>

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

3. Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Thighs

https://www.savorynothings.com/instant-pot-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-thighs/

Source: Savory Nothings

4. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese

Source: Pinch of Yum

5. Instant Pot Ground Beef Burrito Bowls

https://ohsweetbasil.com/instant-pot-quick-and-easy-ground-beef-burrito-bowls-recipe/

Source: Oh Sweet Basil

6. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Salmon

Source: The Natural Nurturer

7. Instant Pot Pasta with Sausage

https://kristineskitchenblog.com/instant-pot-pasta-with-sausage/

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen

8. Instant Pot Quick & Easy Lemon Chicken

https://drizzleanddip.com/2017/11/17/quick-easy-lemon-chicken/

Source: Drizzle and Dip

9. Instant Pot Pot Roast

https://www.number-2-pencil.com/instant-pot-pot-roast-recipe/

Source: No. 2 Pencil

10. Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

https://www.loveandzest.com/instant-pot-crack-chicken-broccoli-recipe/

Source: Love & Zest

11. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup

https://themovementmenu.com/recipes/instant-pot-chicken-tortilla-less-soup/

Source: The Movement Menu

This article was originally published on September 15, 2019 and has been updated for timeliness.

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