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18 Quick Dinners to Make in Your Instant Pot Tonight

Published: Sep 8, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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When dinner feels like one more thing on your to-do list, the Instant Pot steps in to save the day. These 18 recipes are fast, delicious, and perfect for nights when you just want something good on the table—fast. Let the pressure do the work while you kick back and enjoy.

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!
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.

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!
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.

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!
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.

You're gonna love these easy peazy, mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs! They're made in minutes not hours with your beloved pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Crack Chicken

Crack chicken on a bun topped with crumbled bacon and gren onion.
Crack Chicken. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Creamy ranch chicken, smoky bacon, and tons of cheese come together in this Instant Pot Crack Chicken recipe. It is easy to make and cooks in just 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Crack Chicken

Instant Pot Beef Stew

Beef stew in a yellow bowl with carrots and green beans.
Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This beef stew recipe features tender beef and hearty vegetables in the most flavorful broth! Old fashioned comfort food cooks up quickly making it totally weeknight-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

A bowl of instant pot roast beef with gravy and vegetables.
Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy recipe features tender beef cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, served with a rich and savory gravy. A great option for a hearty meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

Char Siu

Sliced char siu pork with lettuce leaves.
Char Siu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

I love to make Char siu using the pressure cooker so that I don't have to heat up my kitchen. Then I finish it either on the grill or in the air fryer. Again, no hot kitchen! I'll serve some straight away and use the leftovers for Char Siu Bao.
Get the Recipe: Char Siu

Thai Chicken Curry

Low angle shot of a blue and white striped bowl filled with Thai chicken curry.
Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! I love how easy it is to make and that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand! It's so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

Instant Pot Ham

Sliced ham with oranges and mint.
Instant Pot Ham. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Enjoy a globally cherished classic with Instant Pot Ham. Juicy, succulent ham becomes easily attainable, perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight meals, showcasing international comfort food made simple.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ham

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 a great day for soup! Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper soup, made with ground beef or ground turkey, is an easy and deliciously satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Chicken Potato Stew

A bowl of soup with chicken and green onions.
Chicken Potato Stew. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This delicious, hearty chicken potato stew is so easy and made with frozen hashbrowns!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Potato Stew

Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna

Dish of zucchini lasagna with a fork full of lasagna in the foreground.
Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Homemade Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna is so easy and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna

Shredded BBQ Chicken

Image shows a BBQ shredded chicken sandwich on a wooden board.
Shredded BBQ Chicken. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Who knew that BBQ and the Instant Pot could go so well together? This delicious BBQ shredded chicken is a cinch to make, and it's perfect for a BBQ chicken sandwich, on a salad, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Shredded BBQ Chicken

Carnitas

Image shows Tongs holding carnitas over a tray.
Carnitas. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience the succulent and flavorful delight of our Instant Pot Carnitas recipe. Tender and juicy pulled pork, infused with a blend of spices, resulting in a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish that will have you coming back for more. Get ready to enjoy authentic flavors and irresistible tacos or burritos right at home.
Get the Recipe: Carnitas

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

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

Embark on a culinary journey to India with Instant Pot Chicken Biryani. Fragrant basmati rice, succulent chicken, and aromatic spices unite harmoniously, creating an international feast in no time.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Shrimp

Cooked shrimp in a green and white striped bowl, garnished with parsley.
Instant Pot Shrimp. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Shrimp caters to seafood enthusiasts and global cuisine lovers alike. Enjoy succulent shrimp prepared to perfection, versatile enough to elevate any meal into an international culinary adventure.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Shrimp

Instant Pot Chicken Korma

Low angle shot of bowls of chicken korma.
Instant Pot Chicken Korma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

nstant Pot Chicken Korma is a super-fast way to enjoy this spicy, rich curry. It’s quick to make, with a short ingredient list, but the recipe doesn’t sacrifice flavor for speed.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Korma

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