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Recipes for the 3 quart size Instant pot. Easy recipes that work great for the Instant pot DUO, ULTRA or LUX models. Great for all 3 qt pressure cookers.
0 Shares Chicken is a great go-to dish to make in your Instant Pot Mini 3 Quart electric pressure cooker. At a loss where to start, check out these Instant Pot Mini Chicken recipes for ideas.There are a few go-to dishes to start with when you first buy your new Instant Pot 3 Quart. Having a quick list of Instant Pot Mini Chicken recipes that fit a 3 quart without having to adjust makes everything even easier. Most recipes are written for it’s 6 quart big sister. While I picked up, I didn’t try chicken initially, mostly because I got sidetracked with life. To help give you a few ideas, here is my list of chicken recipes for the Instant Pot Mini that I have both tried as well as plan to try.Instant Pot Mini Chicken Recipes and IdeasSimple Chicken Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts.
These are great for meal-prep that you can pair with your favorite veggies or shred for chicken salad. Simple chicken breasts are can also be cooked from frozen. Tip: I had a package of 2 HUGE chicken breasts in the freezer so I let them slightly thaw in a water bath until I was sure they would separate.BBQ Chicken Wings.
This is another simple one. I’ve made these a few times. I started with about a pound of chicken wings (either fresh or somewhat thawed), 1 cup of water, and cooked on high pressure for 10 minutes. Toss with your favorite BBQ sauce and broil for a few minutes to crisp up. Toss with a little more sauce and optionally garnish with chopped green onions. An easy and fast idea to add to my Instant Pot Mini chicken recipes list.Jambalaya.
Instant Pot Mini Recipes For Chicken
I started one version but I didn’t have the time completely correct. The rice didn’t turn out the way I wanted. Given potential shellfish allergies I’m keeping to a chicken and sausage version only!General Tso’s Chicken. For some reason I missed taking photos and writing down how I made this, but I’m sure I’m not imagining it. It came out really tasty at the time.
I guess it’s time to make it again!Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken. This was one of my quick go-to recipes for freezer cooking when I was using my slow cooker more often. It’s mostly a simple chop and drop recipe.
Who doesn’t love that? What are your favorite Instant Pot Mini chicken recipesOr are you looking for ideas too?
What types of chicken dishes do you want to try in your Instant Pot mini?
7405 shares.I think it’s the understatement of the year to say that I had no clue how much attention the first edition of the would get. Almost immediately, the post went viral on social media. As of right now (about 2 months after they were first published), it is already the fifth most popular post on my blog. That’s nuts, guys!Before I even published that first post, I knew I wanted to keep on doing these bulk meal planning sessions, both for myself and for my readers.
This has totally changed the way I prepare meals. Not only does it save precious time in those chaotic afternoon hours, but it has saved us so much money on groceries.
I feel like I’m using our resources much more efficiently now and, by buying more in bulk and only buying what I need, I’m wasting less food as well!I’ve got a little running list of Instant Pot recipes I want to develop in my notes app nowand it’s bursting at the seams. There are SO many ways to use this appliance and I can’t wait to share them with you guys! So let’s keep it going!
Today, I’m sharing kind of a mini version of my huge Boot Camp postthis time around, we’ll only be making 10 meals in a few hours, but we’ll follow the same general method as last time.Naturally, when a post gets that popular, you’re going to get a lot of feedback. I got some great suggestions after doing that post from blog readers all around the world. One of the big ones was that there were just so many recipes and that many people didn’t have the time/space for everything. And I totally get that. I had two fridges and a deep freezer and still struggled to get everything organized. That’s why I decided to do a mini version this time around.A few others asked for recipe cards and/or a way to print the recipes. Although you guys are always welcome to copy and paste from my blog into a word processing document for your own personal use, you know meI like to make pretty if possible.?
So you’ll see recipe cards on this post as well. There are a few other minor changes from last time in this post, mostly just integrating those great suggestions I got from readers. Thanks for that, friends!(And, if you read the last boot camp, parts of this are going to be very similar to the last post. I know some people that find this post are first-time readers, and since the method is the same as the last post, there’s no point in reinventing the wheel, right?)Let’s get going! Affiliate links used in this post.First, a little summary of the. It is a.
pressure cooker. slow cooker. steamer. yogurt maker. saute pot. rice cooker.
warmerBasically, most anything you can do in the kitchen can be done with this beauty. My favorite thing about it is having the ability to cook foods from frozen (I’m talking frozen-to-table in an hour or two) and how little you have to babysit it. With a very busy one-year-old who likes to melt down around dinner time every night, this is clutch. I also love that just about any slow cooker recipe can be prepped in the Instant Pot in a fraction of the time.
The one draw-back I’ve seen is that you can’t get foods browned or crispy with the Instant Potbut that can easily be fixed by popping your dish under the broiler to finish!It lends itself so perfectly to freezer mealswhich is the inspiration behind all of this meal planning! As soon as I bought it I knew it had huge potential to save tons of time in the kitchen.Here’s how I made 10 Instant Pot Freezer meals in just a few hours (on around a $150 budget)! Step 1: Get your supplies ready.This is the key to making this process as easy as possible.
You don’t need a ton of supplies for this (besides your Instant Pot, obviously to my model, and FYI – it’s in stock right now, so it’s a great time to grab one if you haven’t already!). The main purchase I’d urge you to make is that fit into your Instant Pot.
That way, you can freeze your meals in the containers, thaw them just enough to pop them out of the container, and drop the frozen meal in the Instant Pot to prep (this way, it will fit in the pot without thawing)!from the Dollar Tree is perfect. You might be able to find them in store if you don’t want to pay shipping, or this from Amazon works too.
I would go on and get 10 of them if you can get your hands on themI’ve reused my original ones from Dollar Tree a few times, so they’re well worth the investment! If you choose to buy just a couple of containers, you can set gallon freezer bags in the containers to kind of shape your meals to fit in the pot while freezing them. Just set the bag into your container, put in your ingredients, and freeze the bag while still in the container so it retains the shape needed to fit into the Instant Pot while still frozen.Go on and make sure you have your bag/container labels printed (scroll down for those labels) and cutbe ready to label those as soon as you finish making the meals (before they go in the freezer). I recommend sticking the labels on with packing tape, so make sure there’s a roll of that handy. There’s also a available that’s made for sticking labels onto freezer dishes and has incredible reviews.You won’t need nearly as much freezer space for this boot campbut I would still go on and make sure you had a sufficient amount for 10 meals. If you’re planning on doing freezer meals for any period of time, I highly recommend. I have a full grocery list for this boot camp (including things you’ll need for serving day and side items) in the printable collection of my blogthat’s exclusively available to my newsletter subscribers.
You can sign up (for free!) by using the form below to get download instructions for the grocery list right to your email inbox. While you’re visiting the printable collection, can also grab a fully printable version of this mini boot camp – this file is formatted like my so you can really get a feel for what these popular meal planning sets are like! And it’s totally free once you sign up.For purchasing your groceries,I am a huge fan of using Walmart’s Grocery Pickup service for bigger trips like thisjust order your items online using the grocery list I have in the printable collection and pickup from your local store at no extra charge! It’s incredibly convenient and a great way to organize your groceries to ensure you get everything. Step 4: Prep your veggies.Alright, you’ve got your supplies, you’ve got your groceries, you’ve got your labelsit’s finally prep time!Here’s the order in which I prepped all of the veggies for the meals:1. Slice 2 onions into 1/4-1/2″ pieces.2.
Slice 1 green bell pepper into 1/4-1/2″ pieces.3. Chop 4 onions into smaller chunks (equaling roughly 5 cups).4. Chop 3 green bell peppers into smaller chunks (equaling roughly 3 cups).5.
Cut top off of 6 bell peppers and remove ribs/seeds.6. Chop 1 cup green onion.7. Peel and grate 8 carrots (roughly 2 cups grated).8. Chop 1/2 cup cilantro.9. Boil 1 bag of rice in microwave for 5-6 minutes.Once this is all done, I find a larger area of my counter and set out all of the veggies buffet-style to make for easy assembly. I also use a (c/o) to make this process much, much easier. Meal #1 –In the freezer container:All of the sliced sirloin steak1 tbsp sesame oil1 tbsp olive oil1 cup chopped onion (1/5 of the chopped onion)1/2 cup chopped green onion (half of the chopped green onion)2 tbsp minced garlic1 tsp better than bullion beef1/2 cup Teryaki sauce1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp red pepper flakes1/3 cup brown sugarCooking directions for serve day:1.
Thaw your meal enough to pop out of the freezer container.2. Add frozen meal & 1 cup water to IP.3. Set IP for high, 8 minutes, NPR.4. Meanwhile, steam frozen broccoli in microwave for 3-5 minutes with 1 cup water.5. Prepare boil-in-bag rice in microwave.6. Once IP cycle is done, mix corn starch with 1/4 cup liquid from the IP and mix slurry back into IP.
Stir in broccoli and serve over rice.Extra items needed for meal:1 14oz pack frozen broccoli florets1 tbsp corn starch2 pouches boil in bag brown riceSide item: Brown RiceMeal #2 –In the freezer container:3 cups (about 1.5 lbs) ground beef, cooked (half of the cooked ground beef)2 packs taco seasoning1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1/3 of the chopped green bell pepper)1 cup chopped onion (¼ of the remaining chopped onion)2 tbsp minced garlicCooking directions for serve day:1. Thaw your meal enough to pop out of the freezer container.2. Add frozen meal & 1 cup water to IP.3. Set IP for high, 8 minutes, NPR.4. Meanwhile, chop lettuce, tomatoes, and green bell pepper and mix for your salad base.5.
Prep cornbread according to package directions5. Once IP cycle is done, scoop meat out of pot (leaving very little sauce in the meat mixture).6. Top salads with meat, cheese, and salsa.Extra items needed for meal:2 cups cheddar cheese1 head lettuce2 tomatoes1 green bell pepper1 cup salsa1 pack of Mexican cornbreadSide item: Mexican cornbreadMeal #3 –In the freezer container:All of the sliced green bell peppersAll of the sliced onions20 pre-frozen meatballs (not thawed)1 24oz can spaghetti sauce2 tsp salt2 tsp pepperCooking directions for serve day:1.
Thaw your meal enough to pop out of the freezer container.2. Add frozen meal & 1 cup water to IP.3.
Set IP for high, 10 minutes, NPR.4. While the IP is cooking, prepare your pasta salad according to package directions.5. Once IP cycle is done, scoop 3 meatballs, some of the peppers/onions, and a little bit of sauce into each hoagie roll. Top with cheese.6. Toast hoagies for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.Extra items needed for meal:1 6-pack hoagie buns1 pack Provolone cheese1 box pasta saladSide item: Pasta SaladMeal #4 –In the freezer container:Half of the browned smoked sausage1 1/2 cups chopped onion (half of the remaining chopped onion)1 cup chopped bell pepper (half of the remaining chopped green bell pepper)2 tbsp minced garlic1/4 cup (jarred) sun-dried tomatoes1 cup water2 tsp chicken better than bullion1 10oz jar roasted red peppers (not drained)1 tsp salt1 tsp pepperCooking directions for serve day:1. Thaw your meal enough to pop out of the freezer container.2. Add frozen meal, penne pasta, & 2 cups water to IP.3.
Set IP for high, 4 minutes, QR.4. While the IP is cooking, cook breadsticks according to package directions.5. Once IP cycle is done, stir in cheeses, half & half, and spinach.Extra items needed for meal:8 oz penne pasta2 cups monterey jack1 cup Parmesan cheese1 cup half and half2 cups fresh spinach1 box frozen breadsticksSide item: BreadsticksMeal #5 –In the freezer container:6 large bell peppers, tops removed and cored, stuffed with1 cup chopped onions1 tbsp garlic1 lb Italian Sausage, cooked1 bag boil in bag rice (white or brown)1 14.5oz can Italian tomatoes, drained, broken up slightly8oz shredded parmesan cheeseCooking directions for serve day:1. Place 3 peppers at a time in your IP (on the trivet).
Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the IP.2. Set IP for high, 8 minutes, QR.3. While peppers are cooking, prepare your salad.Extra items needed for meal:1 bag chopped salad mixFavorite dressingSide item: SaladMeal #6 –In the freezer container:5 chicken breast halves (half of the chicken breast halves)8oz cream cheese, softened2 packs ranch dressing mixAll of the cooked/crumbled bacon1 tsp chicken better than bullion1 tsp salt1 tsp pepperCooking directions for serve day:1. Thaw your meal enough to pop out of the freezer container.2. Add frozen meal & 1 cup water to IP.3. Set IP for high, 15 minutes, NPR.4. While IP cooks, cook fries according to package directions and toast buns.5.
Once IP cycle is done, shred chicken and stir in cheddar cheese.6. You will set the same time on your Instant Pot for frozen and non-frozen meals. So, let’s say there’s a meal or two you decide not to freeze and just store in the fridge for a day or two.
Don’t adjust your cooking time! I know that seems kind of weird, but the pressurizing process thaws your frozen meal. The time that it takes your pot to come to pressure will be much longer for frozen meals (I found it to be around 20-25 minutes for a frozen meal, depending on the size of what’s frozen, as opposed to 5-10 minutes usually for a non-frozen dish). I’ve cooked three of the mini boot camp meals, and all three were a hit.Smoky Penne- 3 of 4 loved it (#4 is picky and anti-tomato. Evidently, sundried tomatoes count).Hidden Veggie Sloppy Joes- Delicious and pretty healthy with all those carrots.Honey Sesame Chicken- My people loved it. I wasn’t sold, but it was my fault.
Long story short, I screwed it up.I have a Power Cooker Plus, not an Instant Pot, so my settings are a little different. I’m still trying to figure the thing out! However, I’ve been so pleased with the meals. We plan to eat the rest soon and then do another boot camp.