Easy Meal Prep Recipes For Your Instant Pot
Meal prepping can be a great way to save time and money while ensuring that you are eating nutritious, healthy meals. But if you’re looking for a way to make meal prepping even easier, it’s time to invest in an Instant Pot. With an Instant Pot, you can whip up delicious, nutritious meals in a matter of minutes. Here are some of our favorite meal prep recipes for your Instant Pot.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Description: This Indian-inspired dish is loaded with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The aromatic spices, succulent chicken and creamy sauce come together to make a meal that your family will love.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting.
2. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onions, ginger and garlic and cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the curry powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric and red pepper flakes.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
6. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to “manual” for 15 minutes.
7. When the timer goes off, release the pressure manually and remove the lid.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and cilantro.
9. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
10. Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice.
Equipment:
• Instant Pot
• Large skillet
• Wooden spoon
Notes:
• If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker.
• Feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts if you prefer.
Nutrition: Per Serving
• Calories: 439
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 16g
• Protein: 53g
• Sodium: 571mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6g
Recipe Tips:
• If you’re looking for a kick of heat, add more red pepper flakes to the dish.
• If you like your curry extra creamy, add a bit more heavy cream or even a dollop of Greek yogurt.
• If you don’t have garam masala, you can use a combination of ground cinnamon, cumin, coriander and nutmeg for a similar flavor profile.
• You can also add a variety of vegetables to the dish, such as peas, carrots or potatoes.
• This dish tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time and enjoy it as leftovers.
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