Using the Instant Pot to help you meal prep is a game changer! Use it to prep ingredients or make breakfasts and lunches.
Instant Pot Meal Prep Ideas
The Instant Pot is one of my favourite tools for meal prepping. It’s a quick and hands-off method for cooking practically anything. Whether you’re looking to cook some rice to add to a meal prep bowl, prep some chicken to toss into salads, or make complete meals for a truly grab-and-go experience, these Instant Pot meal prep recipes have you covered!
Essential Meal Prep Recipes
Don’t know where to begin? Try these chicken, meat, and grain recipes in the Instant Pot! They are excellent foundations to any great meal.
Easiest Ever Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts
40 minutes
This is the Easiest Ever Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts recipe – just add the chicken and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes!
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Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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
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 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 Buffalo Chicken
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is super easy to make with buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese – serve it with carrot sticks and celery!Â
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Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2427mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5684IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 105mg | 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 Frozen Meatballs
15 minutes
These Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs are so easy to make and they come together in just 15 minutes – read on for ideas on how to use them!
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Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
The Ultimate Instant Pot Rice Guide
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Rice Guide will show you how to make white, brown, jasmine, basmati and a wild rice blend perfectly in your pressure cooker!
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Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Instant Pot Sushi Rice {+ Sushi Bowls!}
1 hour 25 minutes
This Instant Pot Sushi Rice recipe is the best way to make this Japanese dish. Learn how to make sushi rice and build your own sushi bowls!
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Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Farro {+ Farro Bowl}
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Farro is super easy to make, and comes together in just 15 minutes. Read on for ideas of how to serve this superfood grain!
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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
Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas
If you don’t already meal prep breakfasts, you have to try it! Ditch the sugary cereals and start your morning off with these delicious and filling options instead.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs turn out perfectly every time – there are instructions for hard & soft 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
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
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
Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats via The Girl on Bloor
These Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are a delicious, healthy breakfast idea made in the pressure cooker – and because it’s made in one pot, there’s little clean up! Enjoy this tropical oatmeal all week long!
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Meal Prep Lunch Ideas
Make weekday lunches a breeze with these quick and easy recipes! These bowls and sandwiches will definitely make your coworkers a little jealous. Want more inspiration? See all my favourite Instant Pot lunch recipes!
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 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!Â
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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 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
Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya {Meal Prep}
40 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya is filled with turkey sausage, shrimp and a Cajun-inspired sauce – it’s a great weeknight dinner idea!Â
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Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1309mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 103.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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!Â
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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 Teriyaki Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and easy takeout fakeout, and all the sauce ingredients can be found in your pantry!
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Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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!Â
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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 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
