The last month of school is here! And as the school year comes to an end, it seems like our days get busier and busier. With that in mind, I’ve put some easy meals in this month’s meal plan.
To start May off, you’ll find my Spicy Cajun Pasta! Wow, this pasta is so delicious, plus it’s super easy to make! You’ll also find plenty of other easy recipes like my Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Salsa Chicken, Beef & Macaroni Casserole, Taco Pasta, and Hawaiian Sloppy Joes.
For those special weekend days when you have a little more time, I’ve added some extra tasty, extra delightful meals like Lasagna, and French Dip. These are must tries.
I’ve also includes lots of great meals from other bloggers as well, including Smothered Pork Chops, Chipotle Shrimp Soup, Mississippi Pot Roast and more.
And don’t forget to check out the sides. You’ll find my popular Macaroni and Cheese, and Lemon Butter Broccoli.
No meal is complete without a delicious dessert to follow it up. My Coconut Bundt Cake, Arroz con Leche, and Turtle Lava Cakes are all unbelievably delicious!
Enjoy the last days of the school year!
May 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
Below the list of recipes, you will find links to all my monthly Instant Pot meal plans.
Main Dishes
These are the dishes for May.
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May 1Spicy Cajun Pasta from One Happy Housewife
A super easy weeknight dinner with a wonderful kick of cajun.
![a plate served with salpicon minced meat made in the instant pot]()
May 2Salpicón 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.
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May 3Smothered Pork Chops from Awe Filled Homemaker
These wonderfully tender pork chops are smothered in a delicious gravy.
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May 4Chili with Beans from One Happy Housewife
A hearty, comforting bowl of homemade chili packed full of amazing flavor.
![Instant Pot Pork Carnitas]()
May 5Carnitas from One Happy Housewife
Authentic flavor, incredibly juicy pork, and crispy edges. Traditional pork carnitas made in a fraction of the time.
![instant pot spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic butter toast]()
May 6Spaghetti and Meat Sauce from One Happy Housewife
A tasty traditional Italian pasta dish that will be loved by the whole family and can be served in minutes.
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May 7Chipotle Shrimp Soup from Paint the Kitchen Red
This quick and easy soup is so creamy and loaded with potatoes, corn, bacon, and shrimp. This one has a spicy kick to it too!
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May 8Salsa Chicken from One Happy Housewife
A very popular recipe that’s fast, easy, and so versatile. The perfect busy weeknight meal!
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May 9Coca-Cola Ribs from Awe Filled Homemaker
These ribs are so sweet and clean the bone delicious. Plus, they’re so easy to make!
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May 10Hawaiian Sloppy Joes from One Happy Housewife
Pineapple, red and yellow peppers, and sweet onion give the traditional Sloppy Joe a Hawaiian twist.
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May 11Chicken Tortilla Soup from Spice Cravings
This zesty, creamy Tex-Mex delight is a powerhouse of flavors that can be enjoy all year round.
![Best Instant Pot french dip sandwich recipe.]()
May 12French Dip from One Happy Housewife
An unbelievably flavorful and juicy meat, covered in melted cheese and served on toasted, crispy, buttered bread.
![easy creamy beef macaroni casserole instant pot onehappyhousewife 1]()
May 13Beef & Macaroni Casserole from One Happy Housewife
This deliciously creamy beef and pasta casserole is the perfect hearty and filling meal for those busy weeknights.
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May 14Taco Pasta from One Happy Housewife
The perfect hearty meal for a busy weeknight, this easy and delicious pasta dish is kid-approved and will be ready in no time.
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May 15Chicken Tikka Masala from Piping Pot Curry
This restaurant quality Tikka Masala will make you forget about take-out. Wonderfully tender chicken cooked in a creamy and flavorful chicken curry.
![instant pot moroccan chickpea soup spicecravings]()
May 16Moroccan Chickpea Soup from Spice Cravings
This dump-and-start recipe makes a wonderfully hearty soup that is so rich and flavorful.
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May 17Fish Coconut Curry from Spice Cravings
The sweet and creamy coconut milk, wonderfully aromatic spices, and flaky fish come together to create this delightful Indian dish.
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May 18Whole Chicken from Recipes from a Pantry
Have a moist and flavorful rotisserie style chicken in less than 45 minutes with this simple recipe.
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May 19Mississippi Pot Roast from Simply Happy Foodie
Mississippi Pot Roast is great to try when you want a twist on a roast!
![instant pot tuscan chicken pasta]()
May 20Tuscan Chicken Pasta from Simply Happy Foodie
Bursting with Italian flavor, this creamy rich pasta is sure to be a favorite.
![instant pot sirloin beef tips in mushroom gravy]()
May 21Sirloin Beef Tips from Monday is Meatloaf
This easy weeknight meal will give you the most tender and succulent beef tips loaded with layers of flavor in a savory mushroom gravy.
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May 22Shrimp Scampi from Monday is Meatloaf
This quick and easy recipe is sure to satisfy any seafood lover.
![easy instant pot lasagna onehappyhousewife]()
May 23Lasagna from One Happy Housewife
A rich, creamy and flavorful lasagna that you can have on the table in no time.
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May 24Shredded Buffalo Chicken from This Old Gal
This quick and easy shredded buffalo chicken can be enjoyed on a salad, a wrap, or a sandwich.
![Mouth Watering Pulled Pork Sandwich]()
May 25Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork from One Happy Housewife
Made with only 4 ingredients this fall apart delicious pulled pork is so tasty and versatile.
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May 26Jambalaya from Paint the Kitchen Red
A New Orleans staple, this Instant Pot version of jambalaya is loaded with andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp. So tasty!
![easy cheesy beef and bowtie pasta onehappyhousewife]()
May 27Beef & Bowtie Pasta from One Happy Housewife
A fast and simple pasta dinner that even the most picky of eaters will devour.
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May 28Chicken Enchilada Quinoa from Ministry of Curry
This quick and easy Instant Pot meal is packed with Mexican flavor.
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May 29Cheeseburger Mac from One Happy Housewife
A super hearty and flavorful, from scratch pasta casserole made fast.
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May 30Chicken and Dumplings from One Happy Housewife
Tender, tasty chicken, sweet veggies, and dumplings. This is the epitome of comfort food.
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May 31Creamy Ziti from Cooking with Karli
This dump-and-start pasta recipe will become your next go-to meal for busy weeknights.
Side Dishes
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Street Corn Pasta from Awe Filled Homemaker
Pasta with a Mexican flare – this street corn pasta is so fresh and flavorful.
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Lemon Butter Broccoli from One Happy Housewife
An incredibly delicious and healthy side dish that can be served fast using the help of the Instant Pot.
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Brown Fried Rice from Paint the Kitchen Red
A healthier version of Chinese fried rice with all the flavor.
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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice from Piping Pot Curry
The fresh flavors of cilantro and lime make this the perfect healthy side dish for any meal.
![This is the best Instant Pot macaroni and cheese recipe that you will find.]()
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.
Desserts
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Flan from One Happy Housewife
A heavenly dark caramel blankets this rich, creamy and silky smooth flan.
![a delicious coconut bundt cake]()
Coconut Cake from One Happy Housewife
This cake is loaded with coconut goodness and is the perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family.
![instant pot dulce de leche cheesecake]()
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake from Living Sweet Moments
This moist, creamy, and decadent cheesecake is a pure slice of heaven.
![Turtle lava cake fresh out of the Instant Pot]()
Turtle Lava Cakes from One Happy Housewife
These deliciously decadent mini cakes are overflowing with a molten chocolate center, caramel and pecans.
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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.
Other Instant Pot Meal Plans
Don’t miss my latest Instant Pot Meal Plan. Each month I publish a newly updated meal plan that includes a full month of delightfully flavorful and easy to make recipes. You’ll definitely want to see what recipes I’ve included in this month’s.
If you would like to take a look at all of my previously published Instant Pot Meal Plans, you can use the links below. Remember, I carefully choose each recipe that will appear in each month’s meal plan. That means that each month contains a unique set of recipes. So, to see all the recipes that are available, make sure to browse through the list below.
- January Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October Instant Pot Meal Plan
- November Instant Pot Meal Plan
- December Instant Pot Meal Plan