Cooking in an Instant Pot can be a challenge for kids who don’t love their food all mixed together, but these easy Instant Pot recipes are PERFECT for kids…even those with strong opinions about what they do and don’t eat!
Easy Instant Pot Recipes
I love having a handful of really great Instant Pot recipes to turn to for busy weeknight meals that deliver on nutrition, flavor, and appeal to everyone in the family. And while it’s hard to find a recipe that everyone likes, these 10 healthy Instant Pot recipes are perfect for families. So even if you just pick one to try, that’s one more easy family dinner than you had before!
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
We love to use this tender shredded chicken (which takes just two ingredients!) in sandwiches, though you could also serve it over a grain or with buttered noodles. Add a simple veggie on the side and dinner is ready!
Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls
My husband and I love this dish as a burrito bowl and my girls love it as quesadilla filling. Both ways are easy and delicious.
Turkey Chili in the Instant Pot
Top with shredded cheese and this healthy, veggie-packed chili is ready to serve.
Instant Pot Chicken and Bean Tacos
I’ve made this recipe twice recently and it’s so easy and fast—especially if you use precut veggies from the store. (P.S. We love the leftovers over rice!)
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Stir some frozen peas or steamed broccoli into this finished mac and cheese and a healthy family dinner is ready to serve.
Perfect Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Transform inexpensive dried beans into super tender and flavorful taco beans—or beans for burritos, grain bowls, or refried beans—with this super simple method. It’s almost as easy as opening a can of beans from the store!
Moroccan Spiced Chickpeas
These flavors might be new for the kids, but pair this with some pita bread, plain yogurt, and sliced cucumbers, and everyone is sure to be happy! (It also works as an easy freezer meal.) Recipe and image via Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
I love this recipe so much we have it at least once a month with rice, an easy veggie and a side of naan or pita. It’s great because it’s flavorful and easy, but the chicken is also super moist and easy for little kids to chew.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Put out an assortment of toppings and let everyone customize their own bowl! Recipe and image via Bless this Mess
Instant Pot Channa Masala
This veggie-loaded sauce is just flavorful enough to be yummy for parents, but not too much to overwhelm the kids. It’s an easy vegetarian meal to share with the family.
Instant Pot Spaghetti
I still can’t believe that it’s possible to cook this whole meal in the Instant Pot, but it’s just so good! (And easy, which is key come 5:30 pm.)
Recipe and image via The Kitchn
Instant Pot Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Serve as burrito bowls with rice and assorted taco toppings and call it good! (See the recipe below.)
What’s your family’s favorite instant pot meal? I’d love to know if you can drop it into the comments below!
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Below is the recipe for the Instant Pot Black Bean Burrito Bowls. See Links to the rest of the recipes in the Notes for easy reference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1 tablespoon dried cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fully cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Guacamole, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- Add the beans, garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the Instant Pot. Add 8 cups of water to an Instant Pot. Cook on high for 45 minutes and let the pressure naturally release. Remove the lid and stir in the salt.
- Serve with the rice, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and optional toppings in bowls.
Notes
This recipe makes enough beans for 2-3 meals depending on the size and appetites of your family. I freeze the leftover beans in meal-size portions until we’re ready to enjoy them.
To store beans: Let the beans cool and portion into airtight containers, freezer containers, or freezer storage bags. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw from frozen overnight in the fridge or at room temperature. I recommend freezing in portions that work for one meal for your family. I usually freeze 2 cup portions.
Set the toppings out and let everyone decide what to add to their own bowl.
Use the beans in tacos or quesadillas as desired.
And the rest of the recipe links:
Perfect Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant Pot Chicken and Bean Tacos
Turkey Chili in the Instant Pot
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