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As food prices rise, you might be on the lookout for budget-friendly meals that won’t cost an arm and a leg to make at home. These recipes will cut down on costs, but keep all the delicious flavor. They can be cooked for 2 or for a crowd, just expand the recipe as needed.
You’ll be able to quickly whip up an amazing meal with these budget-friendly Instant Pot meals. Most of these meals take 30 minutes or less to make in the Instant Pot and can be paired with any side dish for a complete meal in a flash.
Instant Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole has all the flavors of fall and that delicious stuffing we all love, packed with chicken and seasonings to make a hearty and delicious meal.
This Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is the perfect meal for a lazy afternoon or quick dinner, made with ground beef, pasta shells, and all your favorite taco flavors.
You can easily cook frozen chicken breasts in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, in just 10-12 minutes, which will enable you to get food on the table fast, with very little effort.
Instant pot pork shoulder is a quick, tasteful, and convenient dish you can make in an hour. It is made with pork shoulder, spices, and vegetables. This dish is wholesome and a great option for feeding a large crowd.
Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs is that go-to meal you can make in few minutes that is packed with flavor and all you need is meatballs, canned tomatoes, and some herbs.
Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken is cooked to tender in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes, then mixed with your favorite buffalo hot sauce and butter to make a flavorful shredded chicken.
Instant pot Lasagna Soup has all the amazing flavors and textures of a lasagna in a bowl. All you have to do is brown the meat, then toss in the other ingredients and cook for 6 minutes on high pressure.
Making Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup, with tender pieces of broccoli in a cheesy, creamy soup, if so quick you won't even believe it when you taste how good it is.
This Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta copycat is so creamy and delicious, made with the original Olive Garden salad dressing, cream cheese and sun dried tomatoes.
The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. If you don’t have one, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot and the many accessories you can buy for it.
Don’t Have an Instant Pot?This guide can help you choose the right one.
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Laura is a passionate home cook and the owner of A Pressure Cooker Kitchen. She is dedicated to helping people create delicious Instant Pot meals with ease. Laura is an expert at developing recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily using a pressure cooker.