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    35 Quick And Easy Instant Pot Dinner Recipes

    Published: Sep 3, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, try using the Instant Pot. This amazing kitchen appliance lets you whip up delicious dinners in less time thanks to pressure cooking. Braise beef short ribs or a hearty pot roast for a satisfying meal in a fraction of the time. Soups and stews are quick and easy –no longer needing to simmer for hours. Or try a creamy chicken alfredo or hearty beef stroganoff. With this variety of recipes you can use your Instant Pot for a family dinner that is sure to please!

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    Instant Pot Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This Instant Pot pork tenderloin cooks beautifully with a wonderful Hawaiian inspired mix of seasonings. This makes for the perfect quick week night dinner.

    Photo Credit: Flavourful Instant Pot Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin

    Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    A mouth-watering combination of sweet and pungent flavors of this moist, tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside chicken. Jalapeno adds some mild heat to the dish.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken.

    Instant Pot Ham Hock and Bean Soup

    Instant Pot Ham Hock and Bean Soup
    Photo Credit: Simply Happy Foodie

    This Instant Pot Ham Hock and Bean Soup is a hearty classic. Thanks to the instant pot you can have minimal prep time and then let it do its thing. Perfect to enjoy on as cold evening.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Ham Hock and Bean Soup

    Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

    Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant

    You can also prepare this wonderful Wendy's Chili copycat recipe at home in a few minutes and with simple pantry ingredients. Ground beef, celery, onions, kidney beans, ground cumin, garlic, and chili powder are the ingredients you need to prepare this delicacy.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Curry

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Instant Pot Chicken Curry is so good, with tender juicy chicken covered in a rich, creamy curry sauce full of authentic flavors. It is made in less than ten minutes of hands-on time and the whole family will enjoy it.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Curry

    The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Instant Pot Beef Stew is packed with flavor, easy to make, with succulent beef and tender potatoes. made ultra-tender in the pressure cooker and simmered in a mouthwatering broth.

    Get the recipe: The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Delicious, Easy and Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

    Photo Credit: Cuisine And Travel

    This healthy and flavorful dish is made using Indian spices and tomatoes. By making this in the Instant Pot it takes only a fraction of the time it would need to simmer on the stove top.

    Get the recipe: Delicious, Easy, & Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Wings Recipe

    Photo Credit: Healthy Recipes 101

    These Instant Pot Buffalo Wings are dressed with a delicious homemade Buffalo Sauce. They're then air-fried for 7 minutes for an addictively crispy finish!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Wings Recipe

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

    Photo Credit: Dizzy Busy And Hungry

    This creamy soup is made with everyday ingredients for a hearty meal the entire family will love. This dinner takes 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

    Instant Pot Chili

    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

    This hearty Instant Pot Chili recipe is full of flavor and comes together in just under 30 minutes. This is perfect to eat as is or make chili dogs!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chili

    Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders

    Photo Credit: Moms Who Save

    This Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken makes the perfect sandwich. We like it with pickles and onions, or try topping it with coleslaw–Carolina-style!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders

    Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Photo Credit: Spoonful Of Flavor

    If you love stuffed peppers, then you’re going to love this comforting Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup. It’s easy to make for dinner and tastes great as leftovers. No need to spend time stuffing peppers!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Instant Pot Chinese Chicken And Broccoli

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Super easy dump and start Instant Pot chicken and broccoli dinner made in 20 minutes from start to finish! This family-friendly recipe is loved by adults and children alike, the flavors turn out just incredible!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chinese Chicken And Broccoli

    Instant Pot Chicken Soup

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    This savory and comforting Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot recipe is so easy to make and comes together perfectly. Making soup has never been easier thanks to the Instant Pot.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Soup

    Mushroom Chicken (Instant Pot Recipe!)

    Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian

    This creamy mushroom chicken is made in the Instant Pot in less than an hour with out canned soup. This is a delicious dinner the whole family will love!

    Get the recipe: Mushroom Chicken (Instant Pot Recipe!)

    Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    This delicious butter chicken recipe is made entirely in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe

    Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Photo Credit: Sustain My Cooking Habit

    This recipe combines sun dried tomatoes, basil and a creamy parmesan sauce for a delicious Italian pasta dinner.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Easy Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    Tender beef slices are coated in a savory sauce that combine with broccoli florets, and come together thanks to the Instant Pot. This dish just bursts with flavor and texture. This Beef and Broccoli in the Instant Pot recipe is both convenient and comforting.

    Get the recipe: Easy Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli

    Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant

    Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that's made with almost no prep! This simple recipe has the flavors of French onion soup with tender pot roast.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

    Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Craving turkey beyond Thanksgiving? Look no further! This Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin recipe is your weeknight savior. The pressure cooker locks in moisture, ensuring a tender and juicy turkey breast every time.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin

    Instant Pot Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious

    Instant Pot Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delicious, mouth-watering recipe that is easy to make in the Instant Pot. When you make stuffed chicken breast instant pot style, you can serve up a satisfying meal and save both money and time!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe is your weeknight hero. Whip up tender, juicy chicken and colorful peppers and onions in just minutes. Enjoy them piled high in warm flour tortillas or alongside a fluffy cup of rice. Bonus: this recipe is perfect for meal prepping, letting you enjoy delicious fajitas throughout the week without the hassle!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas

    Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

    Photo Credit: Living Lou

    You’ll love these juicy and tender, fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot chicken drumsticks. Start by tossing in a simple marinade of lemon juice and spices. This weeknight dinner recipe takes under 45 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

    Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls

    Photo Credit: Two Kooks In The Kitchen

    These unstuffed instant pot cabbage rolls taste exactly like my grandmother’s without all the work! They’re a breeze to make in about a third of the time. And just delish

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls

    Instant Pot Korean Beef Short Ribs

    Photo Credit: Simply Happenings

    Instant Pot Korean short ribs are gaining popularity with home cooks. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and it soaks up all the juices from the Korean BBQ marinade.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Korean Beef Short Ribs

    Instant Pot Beef and Shells

    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant

    This easy Instant Pot beef and shells recipe is a quick weeknight dinner that turns ground beef and pasta into a creamy, cheesy dinner. It's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Shells

    Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

    Photo Credit: Spend With Pennies

    Hearty, comforting Instant Pot beef stroganoff is a memorable recipe you will want to repeat! Chunks of savory fork-tender meat, noodles, and mushrooms are stewed in a herb and wine-flavored sauce, and finished with sour cream.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

    Instant Pot Korean Beef (No Searing)

    Photo Credit: Plates By Nat

    This Instant Pot Korean beef is loaded with sweet savory Asian flavor and comes out melt-in-the-mouth tender every single time. It is incredibly easy to make without any searing or simmering.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Korean Beef (No Searing)

    Instant Pot Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: Spend With Pennies

    Instant Pot Spaghetti has a thick hearty meat sauce all cooked in one pot (including the pasta)! Brown ground beef in the Instant Pot and then stir in sauce ingredients and some uncooked spaghetti.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti

    Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

    Photo Credit: Evolving Table

    Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is full of fresh pineapple chunks, juicy and tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a sticky sweet, and spicy sauce. This healthy, kid-friendly pressure cooker meal can easily be prepped ahead for busy weeks and on the dinner table in under 30 minutes! Skip the Asian takeout and enjoy a flavorful dish at home.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

    Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious

    If you are new to making takeout-style meals at home, Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is the perfect starter meal. It’s so easy to make, and the taste is incredible. You may never buy takeout fried rice again.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

    Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast with Gravy

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast is exceptionally tender and boldly flavorful. We add potatoes and carrots to make it a complete meal-in-one.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast with Gravy

    Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    Once you make this tender, delicious Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa at home, it’ll become a family favorite. It’s perfect for meal prep and freezer meals, too.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa

    Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

    Photo Credit: Recipes From A Pantry

    It’s so quick and easy to make delicious and satisfying Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta. This one-pot meal is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

    Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe

    Photo Credit: Living Lou

    You’ll love the deep tomato flavor in this easy-to-make instant pot tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and red bell pepper. It has a delicious, slow simmered tomato flavor and is ready in 30 minutes making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe

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