These Healthy Instant Pot Freezer Meals are so good! Make a few and freeze them for nights you don’t feel like cooking.
Instant Pot Freezer Meals
Every so often, I love batch cooking a bunch of freezer meals and stockpiling them for those nights I don’t feel like cooking. You know the drill. You get home late, you’re stressed, you’re tired and before you know it, you’re ordering takeout again. Well, that won’t be a thing when you have these Instant Pot meals in your freezer! These dishes are easy to reheat and still retain all their delicious flavours – you won’t even feel like you’re eating leftovers, I promise.
Proteins
Freezing cooked proteins is a game-changer! Reheat them to use in tacos, salads or sandwiches.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast {3 Ways}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Breast recipe is a failproof method of making juicy chicken breasts – choose from three delicious seasonings!
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Calories: 155kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 304mg | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken {3 Ways}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast can be seasoned 3 ways – try Mexican, Greek and Asian. It’s ready in 30 minutes and is super juicy!
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Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Instant Pot Ground Beef {Fresh or Frozen}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Ground Beef is so easy to make – read on for ideas on how to use it, plus how to cook frozen ground beef too!
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Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 409mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
The Best Instant Pot Meatballs
30 minutes
These are the Best Instant Pot Meatballs. They’re cooked for 3 minutes in tomato sauce and covered in parmesan cheese – no sautéing required!
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Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Instant Pot Pulled Pork {Fall Apart Tender}
1 hour 30 minutes
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is so tender, juicy and easy to make – enjoy it as a sandwich or pair it with coleslaw for a low carb meal!
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Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Carnitas {Tender + Crispy}
1 hour 30 minutes
This Instant Pot Carnitas meat is so tender – crisp it up with a few minutes under the broiler. Serve in tacos, burritos, or meal prep bowls!
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Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
Pastas
These freezer-friendly pastas couldn’t be any easier! They cook in one pot and reheat in microwave super fast.
Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic pasta dish. The noodles cook alongside the Bolognese sauce for an easy weeknight meal!
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Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1760IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
The Creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
25 minutes
This is the Creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese on the internet! It’s loaded with three kinds of cheese and a few secret ingredients.
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Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 493mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
30 minutes
This Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a healthier version of the classic pasta dish with half the cream and mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna
40 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Lasagna is like a lazy lasagna – you’ll sauté the ground beef and layer the noodles right in the pot!
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Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1600IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 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 Goulash
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Goulash is a spin on the Hungarian classic using macaroni and ground beef for a hearty and comforting family dinner!
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Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2.9mg
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff {Super Easy!}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is a lighter and easy version of the favourite comfort food with ground beef, mushrooms and a creamy sauce.
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Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.8mg
Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious one pot dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Use store-bought pesto for easy prep!
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Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 52.8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg
Rice Dishes
In case you didn’t know, rice freezes beautifully! I love these rice dishes – they’re a complete meal with meat and veggies included, too.
The Best Instant Pot Spanish Rice
30 minutes
This is the Best Instant Pot Spanish Rice – it’s super flavourful and comes together in one pot with pantry staples and frozen vegetables.
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Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3676IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a healthier spin on the takeout dish – it uses frozen veggies so it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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 Mongolian Beef {Quick & Easy}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Mongolian Beef is a healthier version of your favourite Chinese takeout dish – plus, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3300IU | Vitamin C: 75.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl {Quick + Easy}
This Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl is the easiest dump dinner made with lots of healthy veggies, black beans, shredded cheese and rice.
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Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Easy Instant Pot Chana Masala {Chickpea Curry}
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Chana Masala is a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish. It’s a tomato-based Indian chickpea curry with lots of spice!
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Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2010IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.9mg
Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon
25 minutes
This juicy and moist Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon takes just 25 minutes to make! It's delicious with a side of rice and steamed broccoli.
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Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1786mg | Potassium: 1346mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala {30 Minutes}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is an Indian-inspired dish full of fragrant spices and a creamy sauce that's ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Soups and Chilis
Soups and chilis are excellent for freezing. I love making a double batch and eating some during the week and freezing the rest for another.
The Best Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
30 minutes
The BESTÂ Instant Pot Minestrone comes together in half an hour – the tomato based broth gets extra flavour from a parmesan rind.Â
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Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 1181mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5288IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 7mg
Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup {Freezer-Friendly}
45 minutes
This Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup is a delicious and comforting recipe that's great for colder months – plus, it's freezer-friendly!
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Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2739IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
The Best Instant Pot Lentil Soup {Vegetarian}
40 minutes
This is the Best Instant Pot Lentil Soup on the web! It's a hearty vegetarian dish with a flavourful coconut curry broth and red lentils.
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Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2790IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4.3mg
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Cabbage Soup is full of veggies and antioxidants, making it a nutrient-rich meal that is perfect for a healthy diet!
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Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7277IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup is a hearty soup with meatballs, parmesan and a rich broth made easy thanks to your pressure cooker!
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Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4540IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 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
Instant Pot Chicken Chili
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Chili is a delicious comfort food classic made lighter by using ground chicken – it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 36.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
40 minutes
This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a delicious spin on the classic made with green chilis, white beans and shredded chicken!
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Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.2mg
