These 20 Easy Instant pot Dinner Recipes are the perfect way to make sure you’re family is fed on busy nights.
Easy Instant Pot Dinner Recipes: Simplify Your Evenings
Dinner time can often feel like a race against the clock—balancing busy schedules, hungry kids, and the challenge of cooking something quick yet satisfying. Everynight the thought of making dinner can be hard for anyone who’s got a family to feed. Enter the Instant Pot, the ultimate kitchen hero that’s changing the game for busy families and home cooks everywhere.
This magical appliance is more than just a pressure cooker; it’s a multi-functional powerhouse that can do everything from slow cooking and sautéing to steaming and even making yogurt. With its ability to cook meals in a fraction of the time while locking in flavor, it’s no wonder Instant Pots have become a must-have in kitchens worldwide.
They are easy to use and can make fun meals like dips like this Beef enchilada dip to a delicious Cherry cheesecake all made in the instant pot.
Simplify your Dinners
To make your evenings even easier, I’ve rounded up 20 Easy Instant Pot Dinner Recipes that will simplify your meal prep and delight your taste buds. Whether you’re in the mood for hearty soups, comforting pastas, or flavorful one-pot wonders, these recipes are perfect for any occasion. They’re designed to save you time without sacrificing taste or quality, making weeknight dinners stress-free and enjoyable.
After you’ve checked all these out make sure and make some dessert. You can make some No Bake Cookie dough bites ahead of time and serve with your favorite meal below!
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20 Easy Instant Pot Dinner Recipes
Looking for easy weeknight dinner inspo? Check out these 20 Easy Instant pot dinner recipes.
This delicious Asian Sesame Instant Pot Chicken recipe is made in the pressure cooker for only 5 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner idea.
Warm up with this flavorful Instant Pot Cuban Chicken Noodle Soup! A quick and easy twist on a comforting classic, packed with hearty ingredients and vibrant Cuban spices. Perfect for busy nights!
Instant Pot chicken and rice is a delicious and simple supper that you can make all in one pot.
A simple method for making Swedish Meatballs in your Instant Pot with just a handful of everyday ingredients.
Loaded chunky potato soup – all the best flavors of a baked potato come together in this deliciously comforting soup, made easily in the Instant Pot!
Juicy, Flavorful, Tangy and Savory Mississippi Chicken - made 100% in the Instant Pot
Maple Smoked Brisket (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Recipe) • Bare Root Girl
Looking for more delicious meals to try? Check out these 15 minute meal ideas for busy weekday nights!
Comments & Reviews
Jessica Edwards says
These look amazing, I am always looking for new easy recipes! Thanks!
Amy B says
i have never heard of an instant pot. the recipes look good though,
Sandra Caballero says
I need these recipes. Some days I just don’t feel well so I got to use my instant pot.
Gloria Walshver says
Love the idea I am always on the go and need quick meals for me and my husband
Mallory Wanless says
These are great! So many options, I hope my toddler likes some of them.
Arlene Mccu says
instant is the way to go
Danielle D says
I’ve been very curious to use a pressure cooker and I think an “instant pot” would be a better investment for our family. I had not heard of them so I appreciate the information and recipes to try.
clojo9372 says
I’m not really one for cooking. I don’t like it at all. So when I have to do it I want easy quick stuff. These look good!
Courtney Alcantara says
Oooo this is perfect. I always do pulled pork but this is perfect. I’m bookmarking this for trying out new recipes! Thanks for posting this. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Leanne says
I keep seeing people post about instant pots and wondered what they were! Thanks for the info. This sounds like an amazing thing to have. It might have to go on my long-term wish list. 😉
jenn sparks says
I want to try the Instant Pot Carrot, Squash & Harissa Soup. I really love these Instant Pot, multi-function cookers. Genius!!
Darla Peduzzi says
I’ve been wanting an InstaPot. These recipes look yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl Everitt says
The Instant Pot was on my Christmas wishlist. Someone didn’t get the message. Oh well, here I go to the store! Thanks for sharing all the recipes.
Laurie Alain says
I have a slow cooker, but I’ve never tried an Instant Pot before this would be a great item to have.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I have never used a slow cooker enough, There are so many delicious recipes here. Thanks.
Lynne B says
I would love to have one of these appliances! It’s amazing what you can do with it.
Mia says
I never realized how many comforting and yummy meals would be so easy to make using a cooker like this.
Kelly says
Great list of recipes. I am getting ready for my New Year’s Resolution of going low carb, and these recipes will come in handy.
janie vezina says
need to find out whats the deal with these? similar to a crockpot? big enough for family of 11?
Kathleen Kelly says
I all of these recipes look good and I have pinned some! I don’t have an Instant Pot but would love to have one. I use my crockpot at least 2-3 times a week! Thank you! Happy New Year!
Amber Ludwig says
Yes I have been hearing SO much about these!! Now Im convinced I need one asap lol!! I’ll have to save these recipes for when I pick one up!! Yay for taxes coming soon!!
Patricia DeHoag says
I’m always looking for new recipes to try, they all look delicious!
Calvin F. says
That’s a lot of things you can make in that little pot. I’ve always been interested in buying one.. now I’m even more leaning towards it..
Kimberly Stoessel says
I have never seen these before. The recipes look delicious and I love anything that makes getting great tasting ,healthy food on the table.
Deorah D says
I don’t know which to make first! They all look and sound so yummy!!
Lauryn R says
Yummy! I have a slow cooker, but I have never tried an Instant Pot before! I have been seeing so many recipes lately, and I am amazed by how quickly meals cook! I definitely need to invest! 🙂