Meal prep lunches with your pressure cooker! These easy & healthy Instant Pot lunch recipes are great for both work and school.
Instant Pot Lunch Recipes
Lunches don’t have to be boring thanks to the Instant Pot! Use your pressure cooker to meal prep lunches for work or school. These recipes are easy, healthy and way more delicious than fast food. They’ll help you save time and money…not to mention, they’ll make you the envy of everyone in the lunch room!
Meal Prep Bowls
These bowls are excellent meal prep lunches! Mix and match your favourite toppings to make a lunch you’re actually going to look forward to. Want more even ideas? Try these Instant Pot rice bowl 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!
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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 Cilantro Lime Rice {+ Burrito Bowl Idea}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is better than Chipotle's! Read on for my burrito bowl recipe with chicken, beans, corn, and peppers.
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Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 2432mg | Potassium: 1534mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1706IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 5mg
Instant Pot Honey Balsamic Chicken {Meal Prep}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Honey Balsamic Chicken is the perfect meal prep recipe – serve it with roasted vegetables for a full healthy meal!
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Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 11450IU | Vitamin C: 119.6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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 Farro {+ Farro Bowl}
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Farro is super easy and comes together in just 15 minutes. Use the superfood grain to make a healthy and nutritious bowl!
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Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 6mg
Sandwiches & Wraps
Did you know you can make sandwiches and wraps with your Instant Pot? These deli-worthy options couldn’t be easier! Try everything from a classic French Dip to tortillas filled with chicken fajitas.
Instant Pot French Dip
1 hour
This Instant Pot French Dip is stuffed with tender beef and provolone cheese in a fresh mini baguette dipped in a delectable au jus.
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Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1641mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma is a delicious and easy dinner idea – all of the marinade ingredients can be found in your spice drawer!
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Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 6.1mg
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
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! Serve them with tortillas for a yummy lunch.
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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
Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Wraps via The Girl on Bloor
These Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a delicious and easy lunch idea – pack them bento box style for your work week or school lunches!
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Salads
Making a salad in the Instant Pot may sound unconventional, but it’s a great tool for making some delicious salad toppings like taco meat or beets. You can also use it to make quinoa salads or potato salads.
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 Beets {+ Beet Salad}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Beets turn out perfectly every time. Use the beets to make a tasty salad with arugula, goat cheese and candied walnuts!
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Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Black Bean Quinoa Salad
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a healthy make-ahead lunch idea. It’s gluten-free, vegetarian and great for meal prep!
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Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 31.6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot German Potato Salad {No Mayo!}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot German Potato Salad is an excellent lunch or side dish with red potatoes, bacon, and a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
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Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
The Ultimate Instant Pot Potato Salad
This Ultimate Instant Pot Potato Salad comes together in less than 30 minutes with an easy dressing containing light mayo and fresh dill.
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Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.2mg
Soups
I love soups for easy lunches I can microwave at work. Make everything from ramen to lasagna soup and more!
Instant Pot Ramen Noodles with Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Ramen Noodles with Chicken recipe is a comforting soup dish loaded with your favourite toppings that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2385mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3.4mg
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup {Panera Copycat}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup tastes just like Panera Bread’s. It’s a delicious and creamy soup that also freezes well.
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Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 925mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3431IU | Vitamin C: 191mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and delicious one pot dinner idea that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6350IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 4.3mg
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
35 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a comforting homemade soup that’s filled with flavour!
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Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5405IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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
Instant Pot Taco Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is an easy and delicious 30-minute soup made with salsa, black beans, corn and other Tex Mex toppings.
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Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg
Pasta Dishes
Make yourself some delicious pasta for lunch! Make pasta salad for when you’re craving something summery. If you’re looking for something warm and comforting, then bolognese’s a good pick.
Instant Pot Pasta {+ Caprese Pasta Salad}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Pasta turns out perfectly every time! I also included a bonus Caprese pasta salad recipe you’ll love.
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Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Pizza Pasta is a fun delicious dinner idea that packs together all the flavours of your fave pizza in a cheesy one pot pasta dish.
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Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Easy Instant Pot Bolognese {30 Minutes}
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Bolognese comes together in about 30 minutes – it’s a delicious, freezer-friendly sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta!
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Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2109IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
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
Stir Frie
These tasty stir fry recipes are made hands-off in the Instant Pot. They’re healthy alternatives that are way better than takeout (and cheaper, too!).
Instant Pot Stir Fry
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Stir Fry is a delicious, healthy option if you don't have access to a stovetop – all you need is chicken, veggies and a simple sauce!
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Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4475IU | Vitamin C: 176mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Spicy Noodles
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Spicy Noodles are a delicious and easy gluten-free dinner idea. The yummy sauce is made with pantry staples!
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Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1800IU | Vitamin C: 148.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot Ramen
This Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot Ramen is a delicious stir fry noodle dish that comes together in one pot, made with basic pantry staples.
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Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 2653mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 55.3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Instant Pot Chinese Lemon Chicken
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chinese Lemon Chicken is a delicious takeout recipe with a savoury lemon sauce that comes together with pantry staples!
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Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy takeout-inspired dish complete with a sticky sweet sauce that’s made using pantry staples.
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Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Curry
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Curry is filled with a creamy coconut sauce, loaded with veggies and served with rice for a quick dinner fix!
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Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4111IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg
