Instant Pot Recipes For Busy Nights

New Year, still just as busy. Scout meetings, sports games, practices, late-night homework and projects, how is there time for cooking dinner in any of it? Make your nights go a bit smoother, and faster, with these instant pot recipes from Modern Proper.

Tender Chicken Options

Pasta is always a good option, even better when you can add the sauce to the Instant Pot along with the chicken. Just boil the noodles while the chicken and marinara meld together for a fast and yummy dinner.

Or treat your family to something slightly different with this honey-balsamic chicken recipe. Place the chicken legs in the instant pot with the honey balsamic sauce and have dinner in under 30 minutes!

Family-Favorite Beef Options

Serve a filling dinner when you make this beef ragu recipe! While it does not take long to cook, it will be tender and taste like it cooked all day. An easy and delicious option for any busy night’s dinner.

Or take a classic and have it ready in minutes with this meatloaf and mashed potatoes recipe. This recipe takes one-pot to a new level by letting you cook the meatloaf and mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot at the same time, but as two different items.

Healthy Options

Help yourself out by making these Mexican pinto beans. A great base for burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and more! These Mexican pinto beans can also be a nice side to enchiladas or a casserole. Plus, having a base or side cooked fast is one less thing for you to worry about.

Or enjoy these chicken lettuce wraps. A copy-cat recipe of P.F. Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps, you can cook these in no time, ensure your family has a healthy meal, and save money since you did not eat out!

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One-Pot Dinners

One-pot dinners are magical for busy nights. Everything is cooked in one vessel, less hassle and less clean up! Check out this Minestrone Soup recipe, perfect for a cold night and a healthy option. Plus, because the Instant Pot cooks food fast, you can use dried instead of canned beans for an added health benefit.

Or enjoy a yummy garlic-herb chicken and rice that is sure to be a fan favorite. Butter, garlic, and herbs, who would not love such a yummy meal!