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
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
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Monday: Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili
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
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Tuesday: Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
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
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Wednesday: Pressure-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
I love making this pressure-cooker jambalaya, especially for entertaining. The risotto makes it creamy and delicious. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Thursday: Pressure-Cooker Stuffed Peppers
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
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Friday: Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken
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
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Saturday: Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips
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
