15 Instant Pot Dinners for When You’re Just Too Tired To Cook

Feeling worn out? Say goodbye to cooking stress! These 15 Instant Pot dinners are your new best friends for easy, satisfying meals.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Bowl of pasta with creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and drizzled with a dark sauce. A fork is in the bowl, making it one of the top 10 instant pot recipes for quick and delicious meals. — Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Try something different at your next cookout with BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese made in your Instant Pot! This one pot side dish combines everything you love about creamy, cheesy pasta and leftover grilled chicken in a uniquely yummy 30-minute recipe!
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Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is made in the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker for a quick and easy meal! This green chicken curry is low in carbs and can be made in a slow cooker too!
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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Shredded Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot with thyme. — Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs is a simple last minute dinner idea for a weeknight. The Instant Pot makes these chicken thighs juicy and tender in less than 30 minutes. Great for meal prep too!
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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in Instant Pot. — Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice at the same time with your Instant Pot. These come out perfect every time! Have dinner ready in about 40 minutes with very little hands on time!
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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl — Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are fall off the bone tender! Bursting with flavor, these ribs taste like they were made at your favorite BBQ joint! Make the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
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Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

A plate with a cooked meat roast, topped with mushrooms and garnished with parsley. Halved red potatoes are on the side. A light brown cloth napkin is placed beside the plate. — Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast. Photo Credit: Lara Clevenger.

Beefy, delicious with tons of vegetables, this Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast boasts the perfect meal for a lazy Sunday dinner.
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Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is incredibly delicious! It is a great low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You'll love the smooth texture and the buttery garlic flavors of this cheesy cauliflower mash.
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Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and potatoes with parsley on a white plate. — Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes are perfect for when you need a quick and easy dinner! You'll love these super juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes. It's ready in less than 40 minutes, most of which is hands off!
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Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom in an Instant Pot. — Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is ready in just 40 minutes! Healthy low carb dinner with minimal ingredients that the whole family will love!
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The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

This is the easiest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you'll ever make! Whether you make this rump roast in an Instant Pot, pressure cooker or slow cooker, this dish is something the entire family will love!
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Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

You're gonna love these easy peazy, mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs! They're made in minutes not hours with your beloved pressure cooker!
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Instant Pot Steak Burrito Bowls

Steak burrito bowl next to sliced limes. — Instant Pot Steak Burrito Bowls. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This all in one meal is made in the Instant Pot!
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Bowl of spaghetti bolognese made in an Instant Pot. — Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

For a quick yet sumptuous meal, try this Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese. A rich and hearty dish made even simpler with the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice

Chicken, sausage, and rice in instant pot with wooden spoon. — Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice is a delicious one pot Cajun meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.
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Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Three tacos filled with shredded meat, slices of avocado, radishes, and other vegetables on a wooden board, garnished with lime wedges and served alongside a bowl of corn salsa. — Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Taco Tuesday doesn’t get much better than quick & easy Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Flavorful Mexican garlic and citrus-infused pulled pork come together in about an hour and make some of the best tacos you’ll ever have!
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