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.
Recipe and image via The Kitchn
Turkey Chili in the Instant Pot
Top with shredded cheese and this healthy, veggie-packed chili is ready to serve.
Recipe and image via Kristine’s Kitchen
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 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.
Recipe and image via The Kitchn
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Put out an assortment of toppings and let everyone customize their own bowl!
Recipe and image via Bless this Mess
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
Recipe and image via The Kitchn
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