Summer Instant Pot Recipes With Free Meal Planning Pages
Refreshing Summer Instant Pot Recipes that will make dinner quick and easy. Keep your kitchen cool and your meal plan HOT! Don’t miss the free meal planning pages.
As the temperatures rise and summer arrives, the desire to spend hours slaving over a hot stove wanes, especially for working moms juggling multiple responsibilities, including homeschooling. After a long day of balancing work and teaching, the last thing you need is to spend endless hours in a sweltering kitchen.
Fear not! I have a solution that will keep your kitchen cool and your meal plan sizzling. Say hello to your trusty companion, the Instant Pot. This versatile kitchen appliance is about to become your best friend, taking the burden off your shoulders and whipping up delectable meals in no time.
Are you ready to embrace the ease and convenience of the Instant Pot? Get ready as I share a handpicked selection of the finest summer Instant Pot recipes. These culinary gems will not only tantalize your taste buds but also save you precious time and energy.
But I’m taking it a step further by providing you with free meal planning pages to help you organize your culinary adventures. Say goodbye to last-minute panicking over what to cook and embrace the ease of planning your meals in advance.
So be sure to grab those and join us on this culinary journey as we explore the realm of summer Instant Pot recipes tailored specifically for busy working moms like you. Prepare to revolutionize your summer cooking with these time-saving and flavor-packed creations. Get ready to make dinnertime a breeze while creating precious moments with your loved ones.
Embrace Summer Cooking with Instant Pot Recipes
When you have little ones running around, the never-ending cycle of putting food on the table can feel overwhelming. But fear not, because with a little planning, you can become the superwoman of dinnertime!
Imagine this: you walk through the door after a demanding day, and in just a few simple steps, your trusty Instant Pot is hard at work, conjuring up a tantalizing summer feast. Whether your taste buds yearn for succulent BBQ ribs, zesty citrus-infused chicken, or vibrant vegetable medleys.
Here’s the best part: the Instant Pot takes the lead, allowing you to focus on more important tasks like tackling that mountain of laundry, completing paperwork, or bonding with your kids over a fun activity. With this kitchen superhero by your side, you can make magic happen while the flavors mingle and meld effortlessly.
Before you can bask in the convenience of the Instant Pot, a little prep work called meal planning is in order. Trust me, it’s a game-changer.
Meal planning has become my ultimate time-saving ally. When I gather all the recipes I need, my stress levels plummet, and dinnertime becomes a breeze. And now, to save you precious time, I’m sharing a curated list of sensational summer Instant Pot recipes that are bursting with seasonal flavors.
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other, where the Instant Pot takes center stage, and you become the maestro of your kitchen. Below, you’ll find a collection of delightful recipes that capture the essence of summer, enticing your taste buds and impressing your loved ones.
Free Meal Planning Sheets
To simplify our cooking journey, I’ve created these convenient meal planning sheets that are perfect for you and me! With these sheets in hand, planning your meals has never been easier.
Download our free PDF, and you’ll find two printable pages specifically designed to streamline your summer cooking. The first page features a comprehensive weekly chart, allowing you to effortlessly plan your breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the entire week. No more last-minute decisions or scrambling for ideas – you’ll have a clear roadmap for your meals.
On the second page, you’ll find a dedicated spot for your grocery list. As you explore the tantalizing Summer Instant Pot Recipes below, make note of the ingredients you need to pick up. Having a well-organized grocery list ensures you won’t overlook any essentials while you’re out shopping.
So, grab our meal planning sheets, choose your favorite recipes from the list below, and create your grocery list. With everything in order, you’ll be ready to conquer the kitchen and make your Instant Pot work its magic.
Best Summer Instant Pot Recipes
Creating a summer meal plan always starts with Pinterest and Google with a search for “Best Summer Instant Pot Recipes”. From there I weed out the ones with a lot of ingredients I don’t have on hand, ingredients my kids won’t touch with a ten-foot pole, and ingredients I can’t get in my local stores.
Keep reading to see my “Best Summer Instant Pot Recipes”.
I love my Instant Pot because it is great for chucking food in and walking away to do other things. Much like a slow cooker but it doesn’t take all day.
Plus my kids are getting pretty good at using it too, we used this course to teach them Instant Pot Safety and recipes.
If you have an Instant Pot and it is STILL in the box, (No judgment!) grab this guide and then pick a recipe from below to try out this week!
Trust me, you’ll love your Instant Pot. The only thing I regret about getting mine is not getting it sooner. I always thought it was just a glorified slow cooker but it is SO MUCH MORE.
I asked for this one as a gift because it takes the place of a slow cooker, rice maker, yogurt maker, and steamer just to name a few.
Summer Meal Planning Recipe List:
All of these summer Instant Pot recipes are designed to be made in your Instant Pot. Don’t have an Instant Pot? Don’t worry, many of these recipes can be adapted for any brand of pressure cooker, the slow cooker, or the stove-top.
Use this list to take note of any summer recipes you’d like to try this week and add them to your summer meal plan.
Summer Instant Pot Recipes: Chicken
1. The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe
Boneless chicken breasts are one of those things that no matter what I did they turned out DRY! The kids complained that they were either rubber or sawdust.
So, I hit Google to find a recipe that will tell me what I am doing wrong!
I found “The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe {USING FRESH OR FROZEN CHICKEN}” and read it over. I love that you can use frozen or fresh and it looks so easy!!
Chicken breasts are so versatile and can be used in so many great things this summer such as salads, sandwiches, used to dip in sauce, and more!
I’m can’t wait for boneless chicken breasts to go on sale so I can try this out!
Get the recipe and tips here. (Includes a great video too!)
2. Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
This recipe uses boneless chicken breasts and she has some great tips for cooking rice in the Instant Pot. I highly suggest reading them because I find grains can easily be undercooked or overcooked.
This recipe is quick, get dinner on the table in as little as 45 minutes!
3. Pressure Cooker Apricot Chicken
This is another great recipe for boneless chicken breasts.
All you need is 5 ingredients! Perfect for topping your leftover rice.
4. Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Can you tell I was hunting for ways to fix the sawdust chicken?? Ha!
In my opinion, this Hawaiian Chicken uses chicken thighs that are always more flavorful. But she says to feel free to use boneless chicken breasts if you have those on hand.
This recipe is filled with great ingredients including macadamia nuts, coconut oil, peppers, pineapple and more!
5. Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
I really liked that this was a mix of “open some cans and dump them in” plus chop up fresh veggies.
Although the recipe calls for chicken thighs the author mentions using chicken breasts instead. Use what you have on hand or what is on sale!
Summer Instant Pot Recipes: Beef
As much as I love burgers on the grill in the summer I don’t always have time. Here are a few easy summer Instant Pot recipes for beef.
1. Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli: Whole30, Paleo and 30 Minutes!
Beef and Broccoli is probably one of our favorite take-out foods to eat. The problem with take-out is that it can be high in salt and hard on the wallet.
Now you can make your own Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli in about 30 minutes at home using your Instant Pot. Get the recipe here.
2. Instant Pot Taco Meat
Tacos are another family favorite. This Instant Pot recipe is perfect for topping with fresh summer ingredients such as tomatoes and crispy lettuce!
Toss everything in your Instant Pot and 20 minutes later you are ready to go. I would recommend making a double batch and freezing some for the next long work day.
3. Instant Pot Summer Chili
Chili is a meal I don’t often think of making in the warm summer months. This summer instant pot recipe for chili is full of summer vegetables such as zucchini, summer squash, sweet bell peppers, and sweet corn!
Summer Instant Pot Recipes: Pork
1. Easy Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
Ribs are one of those foods that always feel like a “reward”. Perfect for a Friday night after a long week of slaving away.
This recipe uses boneless pork ribs and takes about an hour. It is also great for anyone following a low carb or Keto program because each 4oz serving of ribs only has 5 net carbs.
2. Instant Pot Pork Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are my new best friend.
I love how fresh and spring-like they give food. This recipe has a two-step process, first, you make the wheat berries and then you make the meal.
With only 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is great for busy moms.
3. How To Make Chinese Spare Ribs In Instant Pot
This recipe requires 4 ingredients and 22 minutes in your Instant Pot!
However, the secret is in the sauce! The homemade sauce is linked so keep an eye open for that AND be sure to scroll wayyy down for the recipe.
Summer Instant Pot Recipes: Seafood
1. Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
We don’t eat a lot of seafood but when we do, shrimp is at the top of our list.
This recipe is fast, takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for serving over rice or pasta.
Don’t worry you can make both the rice and pasta in your instant pot first, she includes the instructions at the bottom!
2. Cioppino Seafood Stew | Instant Pot Recipe
I grew up in a fishing village for a few years of my life. You really can’t beat fresh fish from the sea.
I’ve eaten a lot of seafood but I had never heard of this. I’m excited to check it out.
My favorite part? You get 4 cups of whatever seafood you like.
3. Whole30 Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo (Paleo, Low Carb, Dairy-Free)
This is filled with ingredients like sea bass filets, bell peppers & shrimp.
Although I often file these under fall and winter, paired with a great fresh salad and I say yum! for summer.
Summer Instant Pot Recipes: Salads
1. Instant Pot Potato Salad (Gluten-Free)
Potato Salad screams summer!! I never thought of making it in my Instant Pot!
This recipe is easy and super easy to customize. Oh, you like dill pickles in your salad? Do that!
I find this very important because I change every single recipe to suit our needs. Ha!
Get the recipe here, perfect for gluten-free and includes Weight Watchers points with a recipe variation.
2. Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad
I have been trying to find more ways to sneak avocados into our meals. It is so good for you, but I am not a fan of the taste.
Be sure to add more of the ingredients you like such as corn and bacon and less of the ones you don’t…like avocado!
3. Instant Pot Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Feta, and Fresh Dill
I love cooking dried beans in my Instant Pot because it is budget-friendly and they taste better. I use this method for beans.
Adding them to this salad sounds amazing and I loved all the different variations included to make many different salads from this basic recipe.
Done For You Free Summer Meal Plans:
These are already made by others and are free. Be sure to check them out, you never know what you’ll find.
1 Instant Pot Meal Plan:
These look amazing, just click on the month you want for the printable. Click here.
Please note these two are not Instant Pot. But are great lists!
2 SchoolhouseTeachers.com Free Meal Plans:
These are not part of the paid membership and you can get almost a whole year’s worth now. Click here to choose the Summer Months.
3 Confessions from Homeschool Mom:
She also has full meal plans for the month, click here to see the meal plans.
4 101 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners:
This PDF is filled with recipes perfect for those just starting out with their Instant Pot. Click here to check them out.
Best Seller Instant Pot Recipe Books
Do you prefer to flip through books looking for your new favorite recipe?
Here are Amazon’s current Best Seller Instant Pot Recipe books.
- The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Fast & Healthy Meals
- Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners: Easy, Healthy and Fast Instant Pot Recipes Anyone Can Cook.
- Instant Loss Cookbook: Cook Your Way to a Healthy Weight with 125 Recipes for Your Instant Pot®
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 500 Everyday Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users.
You can read any of these e-books on your Kindle, or any computer or mobile device using the FREE Kindle Reading App from Amazon! I love this thing!
Summer Instant Pot Recipes For Your Family
Meal planning is one of those things that save me time and money once I pull all the recipes together. I hope this list of summer Instant Pot recipes will save you time and helps you get dinner on the table.
Creating easy quick summer meals is the best way to get out of the kitchen and enjoy the summer with your family.
Do you have a favorite summer recipe the whole family loves?
I’d love to know. Leave it below.
Take care
Jen
PS. Teaching my kids to use the Instant Pot was the best decision ever, trust me it is great when someone else does the cooking. Check out the course I used here.
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