These easy Instant Pot back-to-school recipes are made for busy weekdays! Your entire family will love these quick and healthy recipes.
Instant Pot Back-to-School Recipes
Embrace the upcoming back-to-school season with open arms and your Instant Pot! As the lazy days of summer start to wind down, it’s time to shift gears and prepare for the bustling school days ahead. Amidst the whirlwind of homework, extracurricular activities, and busy schedules, finding the time to cook healthy meals can be a challenge. But fear not!
This blog post will provide you with all the best ideas for this busy season! Discover a delightful array of Instant Pot recipes that will not only save you time but also deliver delicious and wholesome meals for the entire family. From meal prep breakfasts to mouthwatering one-pot wonders, these recipes will become family favourites!
Breakfast Recipes
You won’t need to scramble to get breakfast ready in the morning thanks to these recipes! Make tasty egg bites or nutritious and delicious oatmeal your Instant Pot. Make sure to check out my Instant Pot breakfast recipes post for some more easy make-ahead ideas!
Instant Pot Oatmeal {Perfect Every Time!}
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe will change how you make this breakfast staple – it's perfect every time! Don't forget your fave toppings.
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Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
Foolproof Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats {5 Ways}
These Foolproof Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats turn out perfect every time. They’re a healthy breakfast idea with 5 flavours for easy meal prep.
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Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2.4mg
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs turn out perfectly every time! There are instructions for hard boiled eggs, plus how to use them.
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Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Instant Pot Egg Bites {5 Ingredients!}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Egg Bites are a great grab-and-go breakfast and only contain 5 ingredients – plus, they’re so easy to customize!
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Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
The Best Ever Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole
50 minutes
This is the Best Ever Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole! Make this breakfast in the pressure cooker with yummy hash browns, bacon and peppers.
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Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Lunch Ideas
These Instant Pot lunch ideas are made for meal prepping! They can all last at least 3-4 days in the fridge and will be popular with both kids and adults. If you want even more ideas, I’ve got a roundup full of the best Instant Pot lunch recipes.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken {Meal Prep}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is perfect for meal prep – just throw some chicken in the Instant Pot with taco seasoning and salsa and enjoy!
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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
15 minutes
This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is so easy to make! Shred and toss with BBQ sauce, then serve with coleslaw and burger buns for a full meal! Â
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Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Taco Meat {+Taco Salad Jars}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect filling for taco salad jars. Make it with your choice of ground beef, chicken or turkey!
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Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein {Quick + Easy}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein is super easy to make with spaghetti – it tastes just like your favourite Chinese takeout made at home!
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Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 970mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4100IU | Vitamin C: 78.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
30 minutes
These Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are super flavourful and perfect for your weekly meal prep. They come together in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 120.5mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup is ultra filling and super delicious. Since you're using frozen veggies, it's ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 20.6mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
30 minutes
This Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a classic and comforting soup. All you need are pantry staples that you likely already have on hand!
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Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
Easiest Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
30 minutes
These are the Easiest Instant Pot Sloppy Joes, with a delicious and homemade tangy tomato sauce served on hamburger buns with coleslaw.
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Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Greek Chicken & Rice
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Greek Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious dump dinner made with crunchy veggies, feta and Mediterranean flavours.
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Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls via The Girl on Bloor
These Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Meal Prep Bowls come together in one pot – all you need is rice, chicken and frozen veggies!
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Instant Pot Dinners
These easy and healthy Instant Pot dinners are perfect for the back-to-school season. These delicious dinner recipes are quick to make even on the busiest of weeknights! Looking for more ideas? Try these Instant Pot kid-friendly recipes!
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes {Fully Loaded}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes turn out perfectly every time! Follow these easy steps then load them up with toppings for a quick meal.Â
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Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 19000IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos
25 minutes
These Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos are so easy and a healthy weeknight dinner idea. You can even use frozen turkey to make them!
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Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
Cheesiest Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
30 minutes
This is the Cheesiest Instant Pot Hamburger Helper recipe! All you need is pasta, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cheese and veggies.
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Orange Chicken {Panda Express Copycat}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a one-pot dump dinner with rice and broccoli that tastes just like the version from Panda Express.
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Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole offers a healthier spin on the comfort food favourite and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 32.2mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Instant Pot Taco Pasta {One Pot!}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Pasta is a delicious and cheesy pasta recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights with all your favourite taco flavours.
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Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
45 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie is a faster way to make pot pie filling and is finished off in the oven with puff pastry.
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Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9958IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
The Easiest Instant Pot Butter Chicken
30 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Butter Chicken – it’s creamy, delicious and tastes just like Indian takeout. Plus, it’s ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.3mg
The Ultimate Instant Pot Chili
30 minutes
This is the Ultimate Instant Pot Chili! Made with ground beef, lots of beans, green chilies and spices, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 1602mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 9mg
Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese via The Girl on Bloor
This Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with white cheddar and broccoli is a creamy, delicious comfort food favourite that comes together with less than 10 ingredients and in one pot!
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