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Meal prepping is a fantastic way to save time and stay on track with your weekly meal plan. However, it can seem daunting, especially when you are just starting out. If you have been interested in meal prepping, you have come to the right place. These Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes are sure to give you some great ideas, allowing you to meal prep in what seems like no time with your pressure cooker.
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2 Are Instant Pots good for meal prep?
3 Meal Prep Recipes for Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
3.1 Instant Pot Alternatives
3.2 Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes Using Chicken
3.3 Beef Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes
3.4 Vegan Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes
3.5 Other Pressure Cooker Prep Recipes
I am a huge advocate for meal planning and meal prepping.
Dedicating some time to plan ahead has always made mealtimes easier in my household. Planning ahead with the Dinner Done Daily Vault has taken the guesswork out of weekly meals for us, making sure that we can eat healthier, without standing at the fridge wondering what to make each night.
Meal prepping is great for those busy evenings when we have been working all day and have been busy with school and extracurriculars are well. It frees up time, in the long run, to enjoy my family more.
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Updated March 17, 2023, originally posted May 18, 2021.
Are Instant Pots good for meal prep?
Absolutely, not only do pressure cookers save your time while meal prepping, but they also create fewer dishes and stress during your prep.
You could have chicken for the week in the oven and a soup, tacos, stir fry, or even just your rice for the week going in the Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi.
Or if you have a bunch of beans, you could cook black beans in the Instant Pot as well!
Not everything has to be a recipe!
You could also batch-cook ingredients. Think along the lines of sweet potatoes for your bowls, veggies for your salads, or sauce for your pasta.
I’ve even had clients make their own yogurt using their Instant Pot. Seriously, what does this kitchen appliance not do?
There are so many healthy meal prep ideas you can use with a pressure cooker.
Meal Prep Recipes for Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Using a pressure cooker like the Ninja Foodi or an Instant Pot will help you to meal prep much faster.
Not only will you be saving time, but you will find that the recipes usually have simple ingredients to follow but they do not lack flavor.
I have compiled a list of great Meal Prep Recipes for you Your Instant Pot or Pressure cooker that can help to save you from weeknight dinner debacles.
Note: all pressure cooker/ Instant Pot recipes on Randa Nutrition are actually made in the Ninja Foodi but the settings are similar.
- How to Cook Brown Rice in The Ninja Foodi
- 40 Healthy Ninja Foodi Recipes
- 25 Healthy Ninja Foodi Chicken Recipes
- How to cook Spaghetti Squash in the Instant Pot (plus a few other ways)
Instant Pot Alternatives
Instant Pot vs Ninja Foodi: Which One Is The Best?
If you don’t have (or don’t want) an Instant Pot. Here are some alternatives.
- Ninja Foodi (I have this one and I love it).
- Breville Fast Slow Pro
- Chef IQ
- Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker
- CrockPot Multi Use Express
- Yedi 9 In 1
Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes Using Chicken
We love to use our pressure cooker to make delicious Instant Pot chicken recipes. There are so many different chicken dishes that can be brought together quickly in your Instant pot or Ninja Foodi that will not only please your family but save you mass amounts of time.
These recipes include:
- Chicken breasts
- Whole chickens
- Ground chicken
- Chicken thighs
Whether you are meal prepping lunches or dinners, there is something on this list for everyone.
Check out these healthy Instant Pot recipes.
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga makes the best chicken tacos! Shredded tender chicken in a smoky tomato sauce, and lots of flavor.
Ninja Foodi Lemon Pesto Whole Chicken
You’re not going to find an easier chicken dinner than this Ninja Foodi Pesto Whole Roast Chicken recipe. Made in the pressure cooker, then air crisped to perfection, you’ll be sitting down to a quick dinner in about 45 minutes.
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Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
These must make Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are an easy, yet healthy meal prep recipe or a dinner the whole family will love. Easy to make vegan, vegetarian. Make simple adjustments to make it your own.
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Chicken Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
This healthy chicken stuffed pepper soup recipe is a delicious and easy meal idea! The recipe works for the stove top but you can also cook it in the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or whatever pressure cooker you have.
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Instant Pot Carnitas Chicken
Instant Pot Carnitas Chicken is pulled chicken with citrus and oregano. Use this healthy chicken thigh recipe in tacos, burrito bowls, salads, and more. Perfect for meal prep and lunches!
Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken
This Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken recipe could not be easier or more delicious with your favorite BBQ sauce and tons of added flavor.
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Juicy Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs
Tender and juicy Instant Pot frozen chicken thighs cooked in flavorful spices. This recipe also includes the cooking times for chicken thighs.
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Delicious and Moist Instant Pot Chicken for Sandwiches, Salads, Etc.
Delicious and Moist Instant Pot Chicken! Brine it for a few hours, cook in Instant Pot and you have healthy chicken already cooked for the week!
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Instant Pot Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken is versatile enough to be used as a filling for burritos, and as a topping for salads!
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice
Easy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken & Rice! This quick dinner recipe takes only 5 minutes of prep and cooks the rice and chicken at the same time!
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Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Instant Pot chicken burrito bowl with chicken, beans, rice, and corn. Customize each chicken bowl with fresh Mexican burrito toppings.
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Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo
This insanely delicious Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo is made with chicken thighs and toasted spices paired perfectly with fluffy rice.
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Soy Citrus Chicken
Soy Citrus Chicken is an easy, delicious meal. It’s gluten-free, simple to put together, and can be made in an InstantPot or in your slow cooker.
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Easy Moroccan Chicken
Make this easy, gluten-free Moroccan Chicken on the stove, in the oven, in an InstantPot or in your slow cooker. It’s delicious and so simple!
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Instant Pot Mama’s Chicken & Rice
Epic Easy Ultimate Comfort One Pot Meal: Mama’s Tasty Chicken & Rice! Weeknight comfort food your family will surely keep coming back for more!
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Glorious Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Glorious Creamy Hearty Indian Butter Chicken bursting with layers of tasty flavors.
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Instant Pot Juiciest Honey Garlic Chicken
Make tender & juiciest Chicken Thighs with delicious caramelized sweet-savory Honey Garlic sauce. Quick & Easy chicken dinner kids & adults will enjoy!
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Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese
This Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe is quick, creamy, and hearty made with pantry staples and less than 10 minutes of prep!
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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Get ready to make some juicy, sweet, savory Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken. This easy to make dish is great for meal prep too!!
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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore – a classic Italian dish made in the Instant Pot. Delicious sauce & tender & juicy chicken. Easy dinner recipe ready in about 30 minutes.
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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan is a minimal prep meal of chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese – a kids favorite.
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Chicken Burrito
Chicken Burrito Recipe for busy people! Meal prep 17 chicken burritos in an hour in Instant Pot or on the stove and freeze for later. Or turn shredded chicken burrito into a low carb Instant Pot chicken burrito bowl.
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
whip up a batch of these instant pot chicken tacos and you have meal prep done in a snap! Put this chicken in tacos, quesadillas, and burritos or over rice or salad bowls. Delicious!
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Pressure Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken
Make easy to shred buffalo chicken quickly in the pressure cooker! This two ingredient recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs and buffalo sauce and has very little hands on cooking time resulting in a perfect easy meal prep protein or salad topper.
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Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Easy Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken made in under 30 minutes! This quick keto-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
This Instant Pot Hawaiian chicken is loaded with flavor & is ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.Perfect for a quick & easy weeknight meal, this dump and go dinner is one the whole family will love
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Make a comforting & delicious Instant Pot chicken noodle soup in less than 30 min. Flavorful & hearty, loaded with chicken, noodles, & vegetables. Perfect for meal prep any day of the week.
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Beef Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes
Beef can make for a hearty meal whether it is lunch or dinner.
There are so many different beef recipes that you can make using your pressure cooker, making it simple to stick to your meal plan. These recipes using beef are perfect for meal prepping and will save you time and money in the kitchen.
Instant Pot Beef Machaca
Instant Pot beef machaca is the best filling for tacos, burritos, and nachos! This easy recipe turns chuck roast into flavorful shredded beef.
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Keto Beef Stew with Bacon
This easy Keto Beef Stew with Bacon and Mushrooms is so full of flavor and so tender! When you use your Instant Pot, stove top, or Crockpot, you can have tender and delicious beef stew anytime.
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Mexican Style Shredded Beef
Taco Tuesdays just got more delicious with this easy to make Mexican Style Shredded Beef {Instant Pot} recipe for the perfect taco filling.
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Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi
The most delicious Italian ragu made with well-marbled short rib, cooked to tender perfection in just under an hour using the Instant Pot!
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Spicy Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
An Instant Pot Mongolian Beef recipe with thin slices of super tender flank steak coated in a rich and deliciously sweet, spicy, and umami sauce. A perfect make-ahead meal that tastes just as good when reheated and also freezes well
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Best Instant Pot Beef Stew
Easy to make Instant Pot Beef Stew with pantry ingredients. Tender & juicy beef with rich & flavorful gravy. Deliciously comforting, healthy, and soul-satisfying!
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Easy Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Recipe
Wondering how to cook short ribs? This pressure cooker Instant Pot beef short ribs recipe makes it EASY with just 5 ingredients. Use bone-in or boneless beef short ribs – both will work.
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Instant Pot Taiwanese Beef Stew
Easy and hearty Taiwanese Beef Stew with beef shank. This recipe is healthy, economical and the beef is fall of the bone tender delicious.
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Chinese Beef Short Ribs
Chinese Beef Short Ribs take only 10 minutes to prep! The leftover sauce makes two more meals, and I show you how. Instant Pot or Crock Pot. Paleo and GAPS.
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Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon in the Instant Pot has never been quicker or more tasty! All done in an hour with rich gravy and tender beef and veggies.
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Instant Pot Beef Chili
This Instant Pot beef chili recipe is simple and hearty. Lots of flavor is created in a short amount of time with little effort!
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Instant Pot Beef Gyros
These Instant Pot Beef Gyros are a quick weeknight meal! Directions for crockpot and stove top as well. Make the Greek yogurt Tzatziki to top this delicious weeknight dinner recipe!
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Vegan Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes
If you are looking for Vegan Instant Pot Meal Prep Recipes, look no further.
There are several different options that can be used for Meal planning with your Instant Pot, especially if you follow a vegan diet.
Whether you make a stew, a curry dish, or even chili, or just want to find a recipe for your vegetables (like corn on the cob) and side dishes, there are a ton of options,
Instant Pot Vegan Stew with Cauliflower
Easy to pull together with 6 simple ingredients, this instant pot vegan stew is tomatoey and light, and makes an ideal weeknight dinner.
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Refried Beans – Instant Pot, Stove Top
Instant Pot Refried Beans! Quick and easy, homemade refried beans made from scratch in Instant Pot in no time. These refried beans are perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dish. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free.
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Vegan Thai Coconut Vegetable Curry
Vegetable-loaded Thai vegan curry for Instant Pot or stove. Even non vegans will enjoy this scrumptious, healthy, vegan curry recipe!
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Easy vegan Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry
A delicious and simple sweet potato and lentil curry perfect for your weekly meal prep.
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Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
This Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup is rich, creamy and satisfying! It’s perfect for weeknights and it will be on your table in no time!
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Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
Step into Spring with this light & healthy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup. I’ve included both Instant Pot & stovetop instructions.
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Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili
Budget friendly easy vegan sweet potato chili that is oil free, gluten free, and great for weight loss. This one pot meal is instant pot and 21 day fix friendly and contains 420 calories for only $1.35 per serving.
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Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
Tofu tikka masala made vegetarian and vegan using coconut milk! Add to the slow cooker, set and forget! Gluten-free recipe with authentic flavors.
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Indian Zucchini Curry
Indian style zucchini curry, a perfect weeknight meal that happens to be vegan, gluten-free, low in calories, and ready under 30 minutes.
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Other Pressure Cooker Prep Recipes
There are a wide variety of meal prep recipes to choose from. Whether you decide to meal prep for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you will find several fantastic options sure to take the fuss out of your meal prep.
Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
This Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe is so easy and you don't have to watch a pot from boiling over so you can focus on your main course instead.
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Keto Pulled Pork – Instant Pot
Tender, juicy, and filled with amazing flavor, you can enjoy the most amazing keto Pulled Pork easily with your Instant Pot!
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Quick and easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, made with bell peppers, crisp, cool cucumber, and creamy feta. Makes a fast, healthy lunches, side or great for meal-prep. It’s highly nutritious, rich in protein and fiber, and
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice – Season & Thyme
This Instant Pot version of red beans and rice is full of protein from andouille sausage, chicken thighs, and red beans– spicy and delicious!
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Instant Pot Sushi Rice
Instant Pot sushi rice creates the tasty, flavorful rice you find in sushi bowls and rolls right in your pressure cooker! This perfectly cooked short grain rice will complement any sushi recipe or bowl with its slightly sweet and sour flavor that comes from just the right blend of sugar and vinegar.
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Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites
Make these delicious Keto Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites right in your Instant Pot in just minutes! They freeze wonderfully for easy breakfasts on busy mornings!
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Instant Pot Carnitas: The Easiest Pork Tacos
Delicious and easy pork carnitas made in the Instant Pot.
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Easy Instant Pot Fried Rice
Make this Deliciously Easy Chinese Fried Rice with few ingredients from your pantry! Simple yet highly adaptable side dish or busy nights meal.
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Baklava Buckwheat Porridge
Baklava Buckwheat Porridge is my gluten-free breakfast homage to the famous sweet treat, with crunchy candied nuts, warming spices and honey.
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Restaurant Style Garlic Naan
This Garlic Naan Bread Recipe is easy, delicious and just like the restaurants. You can make it just about any night of the week to serve it with your curries or dips
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Minestrone Soup Recipe
Minestrone Soupis a Copy Cat Olive Garden that is a perfect family-friendly meal hearty enough for even the biggest appetites.
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Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites
Instant Pot Sous Vide Egg Bites taste just like Starbucks. Make at home in your electric pressure cooker to save money & customize your favorite flavors.
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Maple Pecan Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal
Maple Pecan Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a nutritious and hearty breakfast that can keep you full for hours. Pair it with a healthy protein source and you’ve got a great well-rounded meal!
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Gluten Free Instant Pot Sausage and Kale Soup
This healthy gluten free instant pot sausage and kale soup is perfect for a Keto or low carb diet. This delicious stew is creamy and a perfect meal.
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Hearty Ham and Lentil Soup
Ham and lentil soup is scrumptiously filling for those colder months. A hearty hambone soup packed with lentils, vegetables, and flavour.
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Instant Pot Dal
Instant Pot Dal comes together with minimal effort with the help of your electric pressure cooker.
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Instant Pot Turkey Chili
Instant Pot Turkey Chiliis a protein packed, healthy chili. This cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is great for game dayor family meals.
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Instant Pot Turkey Taco Pasta
Instant Pot Turkey Taco Pasta is a zesty meal that the whole family will love. This meal cooked in no time when using your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
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There are so many different Instant Pot Meal Prep recipes that you can find out there. It is always a good idea to add some flair and finesse to your meal prep to avoid boredom. Get creative and switch your meal planning up once in a while with these fantastic recipes.
Happy Meal Prepping!
