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17 Instant Pot Recipes So Easy Your Dinner Might Be Ready Before You Are

Published: Dec 11, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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If your evenings feel like a sprint and your stomach is always one step ahead, the Instant Pot is about to be your new best friend. These 17 recipes bring tender meats, creamy pastas, cozy soups, and big flavors that taste like you spent all day cooking. In reality, you pushed a few buttons and walked away like a kitchen legend. Get ready for dinners so fast and tasty you might start bragging to people who did not even ask.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

One pot, zero hassle! Let your Instant Pot work its magic, cooking tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice at the same time. A foolproof dinner in just 40 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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.

Smoky, tender, and packed with flavor—these Instant Pot baby back ribs taste like they’ve been slow-smoked for hours, but they’re ready in under 60 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash with parsley, salt, and pepper on a white plate and a fork.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Who knew spaghetti squash could be this easy? In your Instant Pot, it turns into perfect, tender noodles in just minutes—your low-carb dinner solution made simple!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast with potatoes. mushrooms, and parsley on a white plate.
Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Your Sunday dinner just got a whole lot easier! This Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast is packed with beefy goodness and tons of veggies—perfect for a laid-back meal.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

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.

Busy night? These Instant Pot chicken and potatoes are the perfect solution! Juicy chicken, soft potatoes, and ready in under 40 minutes, with almost no work!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

This Instant Pot chicken and mushrooms recipe is a weeknight win—tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a low-carb twist, all ready in 40 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Rump roast made easy! This Instant Pot recipe is foolproof, and whether you’re using a pressure cooker or slow cooker, it’s guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe) in a black bowl with bell peppers, basil, and limes.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

A delicious Thai green chicken curry that’s quick, low-carb, and packed with flavor! Whether you’re using the Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, dinner’s ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs Low Carb, Gluten-Free on foil with a basting brush and bbq sauce.
Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Craving ribs but short on time? These easy, mouth-watering Instant Pot ribs are done in minutes, not hours, with your favorite pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Overhead shot of a plate of chicken adobo with rice and scallions on the side.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is the shortcut to bringing this classic Filipino dish to life—super tender chicken coated in a mouthwatering sweet and savory glaze. It’s comfort food made easy!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Overhead shot of 3 plates of chicken biryani.
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is your passport to an Indian feast! Fragrant basmati rice, perfectly cooked chicken, and vibrant spices create a delicious, international meal in no time.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Low angle shot of stuffed pepper soup in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

It’s the perfect day for a warm bowl of soup! Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup, with your choice of ground beef or turkey, is an easy, hearty meal that hits the spot every time.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken on wooden cutting board.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken brings out the best in tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and tasty dinner!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

A spoonful of soup is shown in the foreground over a bowl of Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup.
Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup is comfort in a bowl! With savory bacon, tender navy beans, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs, this quick, hearty dish is ready in less than an hour—and everyone will love it!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup

Image shows A bowl of cheesy loaded baked potato soup with bacon and cheese.
Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup brings all the comfort with creamy potatoes, topped with all your favorites. It’s an easy, soul-warming dish you can enjoy in a flash!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese takes the classic to new heights—rich, hearty, and ready in a fraction of the time. Perfect for a comforting meal, fast!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

A spoonful of beef and barley soup with a bowl in the background.
Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This classic Beef Barley Soup gets an upgrade with the Instant Pot! Tender beef, veggies, and barley cook together in a rich, savory broth for a super easy and comforting meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

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