Easy Instant Pot Dinner Ideas

The Instant Pot is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It can cook a variety of meals in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them on the stovetop or in the oven. This makes it the perfect appliance for families who are always on the go.

If you are looking for some Instant Pot dinner ideas, here are a few to get you started:

Chicken and Rice

Chicken And Rice Recipe
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Chicken and rice cooks in a flash in the instant pot for a healthy and hearty family dinner. You are going to love this recipe on busy weeknights.

Get the recipe:  Chicken and rice.

Instant Pot Chili with Dried Beans

A bowl of chili with beans.
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This is the speediest chili recipe ever, and it uses dried beans! Make this in your instant pot for stick to your ribs comfort food on a busy weeknight. Your family will love the flavor and you will appreciate how budget friendly this dish is!

Get the recipe: Instant pot chili with dried beans

Country Style Ribs

 Country style bbq ribs.
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Get country style ribs on the table without smoking, grilling or baking. This recipe is so easy; and has the best fall off the bone tender flavor.

Get the recipe: Country style ribs.

Garlic Mushroom Pasta With Shrimp

Pasta with shrimp and mushrooms in cream sauce.
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This pasta dish is just the thing to make on a weeknight when you want something different than red sauce. It is light, creamy and so tasty! Add succulent shrimp for a complete, one dish dinner that is easy and cooks fast.

Get the recipe: Garlic mushroom pasta with shrimp.

Chicken Tetrazzini

A bowl of noodles with creamy chicken.
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Pop some noodles and chicken in the instant pot to get this comfort food meal on the table in no time. This recipe is also worth saving to make with your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Get the recipe: Chicken tetrazzini.

Salsa Chicken

Chicken breast with salsa over top.
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This is the easiest recipe! Add chicken breast to the instant pot and smother them in salsa for a yummy and exciting way to prepare chicken. You can eat these as is, or wrap them in taco shells.

Get the recipe: Salsa chicken.

Vegetable Soup

A bowl of vegetable soup.
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On a chilly day, make this easy and fast vegetable soup. Your family will love this classic comfort food flavor on a weeknight. Serve with sandwiches for a filling and easy option.

Get the recipe: Vegetable soup.

Instant Pot Ziti

A bowl of saucy ziti with parmesan cheese.
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No need to bake this ziti! You can cook it in your instant pot for a fast and flavorful meal. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and serve with some bread or a steamed veggie.

Get the recipe: Instant pot ziti

Shrimp Boil in an Instant Pot

An instant pot with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes.
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Craving shrimp boil? Then bust out your pressure cooker! This recipe makes a great assortment of potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage for a fun to eat meal that cooks in no time!

Get the recipe: Shrimp boil.

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

A bowl of pineapple and chicken chunks with teriyaki sauce.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

Pineapple, chicken and teriyaki sauce come together with simple seasonings to make the best instant pot dish! This is even better than you would get from a local take out place, and comes together in a matter of minutes for a fast family dinner.

Get the recipe: Pineapple teriyaki chicken.

Cheesy Hamburger Helper

 Instant pot hamburger helper.
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Skip the box mix and make this homemade hamburger helper. It is so easy, and tastes even better than the original. Your family will love this with bread and a salad on the side.

Get the recipe: Cheesy hamburger helper.

Instant Pot Mac n Cheese

A bowl of macaroni and cheese.
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Who could resist a bowl of cheesy, creamy macaroni? This recipe is ultra flavorful and is ready in just a few minutes thanks to the instant pot!

Get the recipe: Macaroni and cheese.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

A bowl of stuffed pepper soup.
Photo Credit: Fit Mama Real Food.

This instant pot soup makes for the best dinner for any family that likes stuffed peppers. This soup is cozy for a fall meal, but so easy when made in a pressure cooker!

Get the recipe: Stuffed pepper soup.

Spaghetti

A plate of spaghetti with sauce mixed in.
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Spaghetti is a great family meal. This recipe cooks in the instant pot for homemade food, ready fast. Serve with a salad and garlic bread for good old fashioned comfort food.

Get the recipe: Spaghetti.

Broccoli and Beef

Broccoli with saucy beef over rice.
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Serve broccoli and beef over rice for a fast and flavorful family dinner. You can cook this in your instant pot for a meal that is ready in less time than it would take to pick up an order of take out.

Get the recipe: Instant pot broccoli and beef.

Pulled Pork

Saucy pulled pork on a bun.
Photo Credit: Simply Happy Foodie.

Let your instant pot handle dinner tonight with this ultra easy and extra flavorful pulled pork. Pile the meat on buns, or soft taco shells for a really great weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: Pulled pork.

Swiss Steak

 A platter of swiss steak with broccoli and mushroom gravy.
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This low carb instant pot recipe brings London broil to the table for a cozy dinner. With saucy mushroom gravy, steak and broccoli this is such a flavorful meal idea for a weeknight.

Get the recipe: Swiss steak.

15 Bean Soup

A pot of 15 bean soup.
Photo Credit: Feast for a Fraction.

Let your instant pot make short work of 15 bean soup. This recipe is a classic for cold weather comfort food, and pairs well with fried potatoes and cornbread.

Get the recipe:  15 bean soup.

Lemon Garlic Chicken

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Lemon and garlic are perfect partners for this instant pot chicken. You can serve this over mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty and easy dinner.

Get the recipe: Lemon garlic chicken.

ALT A bowl of mashed potatoes with garlic and lemon chicken over top.

Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki
Photo Credit: Foodieaholic.

Skip the stop for take out and make this super saucy and extra tasty chicken teriyaki in your instant pot. This dish is perfect over fried rice, or with egg rolls!

Get the recipe: Chicken teriyaki.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

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Chicken is a versatile and affordable protein that can be used to create a variety of delicious meals. Whether you’re on a tight budget or just looking for easy and budget-friendly recipes, chicken is a great option.

Find these 21 Great Chicken Dinner Ideas

Stress Free Family Dinner Ideas:

Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
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Family dinners are a time to come together, bond, and enjoy delicious food. If you’re looking for meal ideas that will bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces, we’ve got you covered.

Find Great Family Dinner Ideas here.

Quick Dinner Ideas:

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Photo Credit: Foodieaholic.

With busy schedules and weeknight commitments, it can be tough to find the time to cook a gourmet meal. These recipes are simple to follow and require minimal ingredients, so you can put a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

Find the Quick Dinner Ideas List here.

Party Platters of Your Dreams

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Snack platters are a great way to feed a crowd and impress your guests. They are also easy to make and can be customized to fit any occasion.

The The Party Platters of Your Dreams here.

Great Lunch Ideas to Try

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Finding the time to make a healthy and delicious lunch can be a challenge on busy weekdays. That’s where these easy lunch recipes come in. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you can have a satisfying lunch on the table in no time.

Find These Great Lunch Ideas Here.

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