January Instant Pot Meal Plan (2022)

We’ve reached the end of 2021! I am hopeful that 2022 will be a great year and everyone will remain healthy! The Meal Plan for January 2022 has lots of great and easy recipes! Plenty of comforting meals for the winter! I included some black-eyed peas for the 1st, in case you follow that tradition. Happy cooking friends and Happy New Year! Here’s what you can expect:

Instant Pot Pasta Recipes

When you’re in the mood for a hearty pasta dish, there is no need to search anywhere else. I have compiled some amazing Instant Pot Pasta Recipes that will make your mouth water and taste buds happy with each bite! From Spaghetti & Meat Sauce (a classic) and Chicken Tetrazzini to my simple and delicious Beef And Bowtie Pasta – these dishes are sure to satisfy and keep you warm. Plus, these recipes are perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast.

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

This one-pot pasta dish is the perfect traditional Italian meal to satisfy any hungry family. This simple yet delicious recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prep and cook, which means that you can have it on your table in no time at all! Pair this yummy classic with some garlic bread and you’ll have the perfect fast and easy dinner for even the most hectic weeknight.

Chicken Tetrazzini

My Chicken Tetrazzini is the ultimate comfort food. The rich and creamy sauce has a hint of citrus that will leave your taste buds jumping for joy! Plus, this easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in that pantry of yours. So let’s get to cooking this comforting classic on this cold winter day.

Beef and Bowtie Pasta

I have the fastest and easiest recipe for you! My Instant Pot Beef Bowtie Pasta is so quick to make and so delicious that even your kids will love it. Top this pasta with some parmesan cheese to make it even tastier. My kids always devour this meal when I make it and I guarantee that yours will too.

Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Are you tired of this cold weather? I’ve got just what your soul needs! My Instant Pot Soup Recipes will keep warm and nourished through these wintery days. Get ready for some delicious soup: my simple Chicken & Dumplings is ready in about 45 minutes; White Chicken Chili will certainly warm you; my Taco Soup is delicious and comforting on these chilly days.

White Chicken Chili

This dump-and-start creamy chicken chili is a no-fuss meal that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. It’s packed with hearty white beans, tender chicken, corn, tomatoes, and green peppers for loads of flavor! The best part? You only dirty one pot and this soup is ready in about 20 minutes.

Taco Soup

This delicious, hearty, and healthy Instant Pot Taco Soup will be the perfect meal for any chilly day. It’s like enjoying a fully loaded taco in your soup bowl! The ingredients are simple but pack an enormous flavor punch. One of the best parts about cooking with an Instant Pot is that you can have this delicious soup ready in just 30 minutes.

Chicken and Dumplings

Nothing beats the taste of my Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods. With a delicious mix that includes veggies, chicken, and wonderful plump dumplings, it offers tons of hearty flavor. This quick & easy soup makes for an amazing winter meal when those chilly days arrive!

Instant Pot Sandwiches

We all know that soup is the perfect way to keep warm in the wintertime. But, what about serving something tasty along with your soup? I have the perfect partner for any warm bowl of soup. The amazing sandwiches below are not only great on their own but they’re also perfect alongside a warm bowl of soup.

French Dip

What’s better than a delicious, juicy French Dip? A pressure cooker version of this classic sandwich. This easy Instant Pot recipe makes a tender shredded beef that you simply can’t resist eating! And it uses only one pot to prepare – what more could we ask for?!

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

The flavor of my Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork sandwiches is outshone only by their simplicity! After cooking the pork, just mix in your favorite barbeque sauce for an amazing meal that will have everyone asking “Where did you get this?” The tender and flavorful shredded pork make it one of the most popular recipes on my blog.

Instant Pot Side Dishes

With my January 2022 Meal Plan, you’ll have plenty of Instant Pot Side Dishes to complement any main dish that your family cooks. I’ve included two favorites in this month’s meal plan: Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Mac & Cheese. Both of these sides are kid-friendly and perfect for many of the recipes in this meal plan!

Mac and Cheese

One of my family’s favorite side dishes is this simple and quick Macaroni & Cheese made in the Instant Pot. The blend of four kinds of cheese makes this dish incredibly flavorful, not to mention it can be ready within ten minutes!

Mashed Potatoes

I love some good mashed potatoes as the side dish to my favorite meals. The best part about this recipe? It’s made in under 15 minutes with only a few simple ingredients! These creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for almost any meal.

Instant Pot Desserts

I hope you’re ready to indulge in some delicious desserts with your family this month! My January Meal Plan has an amazing selection of dessert recipes that will make everyone happy. From coconut cake and flan to turtle lava cakes – there’s something here for every sweet tooth.

Turtle Lava Cakes

One of the most delicious desserts you will ever try. These Turtle Lava Cakes are so indulgent. These amazingly rich, moist chocolate cakes are filled with a molten chocolate center and topped with caramel and pecans. This dessert is perfect for those special days when you just want to spoil yourself!

Coconut Cake

This Instant Pot Coconut Cake is a delightfully sweet, coconut dessert that you’ll want to serve after dinner with an extra scoop of ice cream. This easy-to-make recipe can be made in your pressure cooker and will impress even the most discerning palate!

Happy cooking and here’s to a fantastic 2022!

Make sure you also check out my latest Instant Pot Meal Plan.

January 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan

Below the list of recipes, you will find a link to the downloadable calendar and links to all my monthly Instant Pot meal plans.

Main Dishes

January 1
Black Eyed Peas
from Simply Happy Foodie
Serve up a bowl of good-luck and deliciousness with this traditional Southern dish.
January 2
Butternut Mac and Cheese
from One Happy Housewife
Fall spices and a rich and creamy cheddar flavor are perfectly paired with sweet butternut squash in this comforting pasta dish. This is an amazing comfort dish.
January 3
Salpicón
from One Happy Housewife
A light minced meat with a fresh citrusy taste. Perfect served on a corn tortilla or over a bed of rice.
January 4
Chicken Tetrazzini
from One Happy Housewife
With tender bite-sized chicken served over spaghetti and topped with a creamy sauce, this Chicken Tetrazzini will be a family favorite.
January 5
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
from One Happy Housewife
Made with only 4 ingredients, this fall apart delicious pulled pork is so tasty and versatile.
January 6
Beef & Macaroni Casserole
from One Happy Housewife
This deliciously creamy beef and pasta casserole is the perfect hearty and filling comfort dish for those busy weeknights. It’s fast and easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy those hungry bellies. This one is sure to become a favorite in your home.
January 7
Salsa Chicken
from One Happy Housewife
A very popular recipe that’s fast, easy, and so versatile. The perfect busy weeknight meal!
January 8
Coconut Shrimp Curry
from Piping Pot Curry
This easy shrimp curry is made in a coconut milk base and seasoned with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and flavorful Indian spices.
January 9
Pumpkin Soup
from One Happy Housewife
This quick and easy soup is thick, creamy and perfectly seasoned with fall spices. The ideal meal for brisk autumn weather.
January 10
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
from One Happy Housewife
Rigatoni pasta, Italian sausage, and red peppers in a creamy marinara sauce. This deliciously flavorful and satisfying pasta dish is quick, simple, and perfect for weeknights.
January 11
Chicken Enchilada Soup
from One Happy Housewife
Everything you love about chicken enchiladas in a warm comforting bowl of soup.
January 12
Hawaiian Chicken
from One Happy Housewife
Enjoy the delightful tastes of the islands with this sweet, savory and tangy chicken cooked with bell pepper, sweet onion, pineapple and macadamia nuts.
January 13
Butternut Squash Soup
from One Happy Housewife
With a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this soup is the perfect comfort meal for cooler weather.
January 14
Taco Pasta
from One Happy Housewife
Love Mexican food but tired of the same ‘ole, same ‘ole? Then try this easy and delicious pasta dish. It’s kid-approved and will be ready in no time. It’s the perfect hearty meal for a busy weeknight.
January 15
White Chicken Chili
from One Happy Housewife
A super easy and crazy delicious dump and start creamy chicken chili loaded with hearty white beans, chicken, corn, tomatoes, and green peppers.
January 16
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
from One Happy Housewife
You’ve got a hungry family and not much time? This Instant Pot version of a traditional Italian dish is perfect for those busy nights when you need to get a tasty dinner on the table fast. This spaghetti and meat sauce is an easy one-pot meal that can be made in less than 15 minutes. Your family will love this one!
January 17
Chicken and Dumplings
from One Happy Housewife
Tender, tasty chicken, sweet veggies, and dumplings. This is the epitome of comfort food.
January 18
French Dip
from One Happy Housewife
An unbelievably flavorful and juicy meat, covered in melted cheese and served on toasted, crispy, buttered bread.
January 19
Chicken Soup
from One Happy Housewife
This hearty, healthy, homemade chicken soup is so tasty and loaded with nourishing vegetables and spices.
January 20
Buffalo Chicken Chili
from Ministry of Curry
A hearty chili made with chicken, beans, veggies and cooked in a spicy buffalo sauce.
January 21
Meaty Lasagna
from One Happy Housewife
Looking for a hearty dish that can feed an entire family? Try this rich, creamy, and flavorful lasagna. It’s easy to prep and you’ll have it on the table in no time. Everyone will be asking for seconds.
January 22
Tomato Soup
from One Happy Housewife
This wonderfully delicious and creamy tomato soup is infused with basil and lightly sweetened with honey.
January 23
Cheeseburger Mac
from One Happy Housewife
A super hearty and flavorful, from-scratch pasta casserole that’s sure to be a hit with the kids. This one is so delicious, it’s like having your favorite burger in a bowl. A great meal for busy weeknights.
January 24
Chicken Tortilla Soup
from Recipes from a Pantry
An easy dump and go meal for those busy days when you need to get dinner on the table fast.
January 25
Thai Red Curry Salmon
from Spice Cravings
Simmered in a red curry paste and coconut milk, this deliciously tender and flaky salmon is ready in under 30 minutes!
January 26
Carnitas
from One Happy Housewife
Authentic flavor, incredibly juicy pork, and crispy edges. Traditional pork carnitas made in a fraction of the time.
January 27
Beef & Bowtie Pasta
from One Happy Housewife
A fast and simple pasta dinner that even the most picky of eaters will devour. This one is sure to become one of your go-to recipes for those hectic weeknights.
January 28
Taco Soup
from One Happy Housewife
A wonderful dump-and-go meal that’s loaded with taco flavor, requires very little prep, and uses easy to find ingredients.
January 29
Smothered Pork Chops
from The Halfway Homesteaders
These wonderfully tender pork chops are smothered in a delicious gravy.
January 30
Chicken Alfredo
from One Happy Housewife
A quick and easy pasta dish made with a homemade Alfredo sauce that’s incredibly rich and creamy.
January 31
Gumbo
from Paint the Kitchen Red
Chicken, sausage, and shrimp make for a hearty bowl of Cajun comfort food.

Side Dishes

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
from One Happy Housewife
You’ll never think of cauliflower the same way after trying this amazingly delicious casserole. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy cauliflower casserole with any meal.
Green Beans
from One Happy Housewife
The buttery garlic flavor make these tender green beans a favorite side dish.
Corn on the Cob
from One Happy Housewife
Sweet ears of corn make an easy vegetable side dish.
Mashed Potatoes
from One Happy Housewife
Cooked and seasoned to perfection, these mashed potatoes are so fast and easy to make.
Macaroni and Cheese
from One Happy Housewife
The absolute BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! A blend of four cheeses make it the creamiest and cheesiest. There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of this favorite pasta dish.

Desserts

Arroz con Leche
from One Happy Housewife
This traditional Hispanic dessert is so creamy, rich and delicious. Simple ingredients and so quick and easy to make.
Coconut Cake
from One Happy Housewife
Topped with a heavenly creamy coconut glaze, this moist and delicious cake is loaded with coconut goodness and is the perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family.
Flan
from One Happy Housewife
One of my favorite desserts growing up! A heavenly dark caramel blankets this rich, creamy, and silky smooth flan. You’ll want to make this one all the time!
Turtle Lava Cakes
from One Happy Housewife
These deliciously decadent mini cakes are overflowing with a molten chocolate center, caramel and pecans. They are an indulgence like no other!
Dulce de Leche
from One Happy Housewife
Enjoy this deliciously rich and sweet caramel spread that is a common treat in many Hispanic countries. And, thanks to the pressure cooker, there’s no need to wait for hours to turn condensed milk into this amazing treat! This stuff is so good, it’s addictive!

Download the January 2022 Meal Plan Calendar.

For more Instant Pot Meal Plan ideas for the month of January, check out my archive of January Instant Pot Meal Plans.

Past Instant Pot Meal Plans

Each month I publish a new, updated Instant Pot Meal Plan. So don’t miss out on seeing what wonderful dishes I’ve included in my latest one.

Looking for a past meal plan?

You can also access all of my previously published Instant Pot Meal Plans through the links below. I handpick the recipes that appear each month, so you will find that each month is unique with its own set of recipes geared specifically toward that month. Plus, on each meal plan page, you can download the printable calendar for that month.