Dig out your Instant Pot from the pantry and keep it out on the counter all week, because these dinners are all made in a pressure cooker.
A 7-Day Meal Plan Using Your Instant Pot
Updated on Jan. 24, 2022
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Sunday: Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew
Total Time
60 mins
Servings
8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. —Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups stew with 3/4 cup rice: 497 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g protein.
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Monday: Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
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Tuesday: Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you’ll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 311 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1004mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.
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Wednesday: Pressure-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pressure-cooker jambalaya, especially for entertaining. The risotto makes it creamy and delicious. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 396 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Thursday: Pressure-Cooker Stuffed Peppers
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a good-for-you dinner that’s also a meal-in-one classic. Add a salad and, in just moments, call everyone to the table. —Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 333 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Friday: Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I had this dish at a local Mexican restaurant when celebrating a friend’s birthday. I fell in love with the spicy, smoky flavor from the tequila and decided to try Instant Pot salsa chicken at home. Boy, was it a success! It’s also great stuffed into flour tortillas or for making nachos. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 187 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1107mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Saturday: Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. Here’s one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a quick and easy dinner. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 235 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
