The Instant is my go-to in the summer for two reasons. First, it doesn’t add much heat my kitchen – like a stovetop or oven meal would.
Second, we are often spending the afternoon at the pool…mainly for the boys to burn off energy and me to take a breather (Yes, the water is super refreshing to me, even while tracking 4 busy boys!) While I’ll treat us all to a dinner at the pool grill once or twice throughout the summer, it’s obviously much cheaper for us to eat at home. So just like during the busy weeknights during the school year, I use the Instant Pot to make dinner easier after we get back from the pool. And if it’s not the Instant Pot (or slow cooker!), then it’s a simple sandwich and salad kind of dinner!
P.S. Every single recipe on this page is freezer friendly. The instructions for freezer meal assembly are even included on the recipe page!
30 Summer Freezer-Friendly Instant Pot Recipes
Freezer to Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
A little bit of sweet mango topped onto flavorful salsa chicken! A full meal, quickly and easily made in your electric pressure cooker! Cilantro and lime are such complimentary flavors to chicken! These tacos have a kick of flavor, but aren't too spicy for the whole family to love! These tacos are bursting with flavor, and are not too hot for kids to enjoy! A great "fakeout takeout" option! Enjoy a taste of summer with this sweet and citrus chicken! My family LOVES this raspberry chipotle sauce! This sliced turkey is simply amazing! Perfect for a holiday meal, paired with your favorite sides. Would also be a delicious sandwich meat to keep handy for lunches! This taco salad is simply the best! This taco salad is simply the best! This chicken has so much flavor and the added bonus is to wrap it up in a tortilla! Spice up your regular chicken taco dinner with this recipe!Chicken Freezer to Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Mango Salsa Chicken
Instant Pot Italian Chicken & Potatoes
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
Instant Pot Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos
Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Street Tacos
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Instant Pot Island Chicken
Instant Pot Raspberry Chipotle Chicken
Instant Pot Herbed Turkey Breast
Instant Pot Chicken & Black Bean Taco Salad
Instant Pot Chicken Ropa Vieja
Instant Pot Santa Fe Chicken
Instant Pot Spicy Mango Chicken Tacos
Freezer to Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes
Beef Freezer to Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Classic Spaghetti Sauce
Delicious spaghetti sauce made quickly in the Instant Pot, but tastes like it's been simmering all day on the stove!
Instant Pot Shredded Italian Beef Hoagies
Simple, but full of flavor!
Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti
This one is a winner-winner-spaghetti-for-dinner. Spaghetti is always a favorite and if you’re wanting to move into “one-dish instant pot” meals, I’d recommend starting with this one.
Instant Pot Asian Shredded Beef
This shredded beef is so delicious. And it’s so easy to throw together with a fabulous homemade Asian sauce.
Freezer to Instant Pot Pork Recipes
Pork Freezer to Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Shredded Pork with Thai Peanut Sauce
Thai peanut sauce is good on just about any meat, but I find it's especially good on this pork in the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Salsa Verde Pork Tacos
The salsa adds so much flavor to this pork! It melts in your mouth and makes for a GREAT taco!
Instant Pot Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Flavorful shredded pork! Great with rice, in a lettuce wrap, or simply by itself!
Instant Pot Herbed Pork Tenderloin
This herbed pork tenderloin will make your taste buds sing!
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Nachos
A simple and flavorful shredded pork recipe, that is multi-purpose! Try it in a taco or on a sandwich.
Instant Pot Cheesy Garlic Pork Chops
Melty cheese on top of delicious garlicky chops!
Instant Pot Jerk Pulled Pork Sliders
These juicy sliders are messy, but delightful!
Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast
Adore this sweet and tangy sauce that cooks on top of the pork roast in the electric pressure cooker. Pair with your favorite mashed potatoes and veggies for amazing meal!
Instant Pot Peach Orange Pork Chops
So much flavor in these pork chops!
Instant Pot Balsamic & Brown Sugar Pulled Pork
This is pulled pork heaven right here. Better than my favorite BBQ joint. I think it’s the sweet and tangy.
Instant Pot Sweet Chili Pork Chops
This is one of those really great, yet simple meals.
Instant Pot Jamaican Pork Chops
Perfect combination of flavors in these chops!
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Ragu
The rich flavor of this ragu is so comforting! It is even more delicious when served on a bed of warm pasta.
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