Dinner’s at 7? These 17 Instant Pot Recipes Start at 6:30

It’s 6:30, everyone’s hungry, and your fridge is giving you the side-eye. Don’t panic—these 17 Instant Pot lifesavers are ready to work their magic. Just press a button and dinner’s basically done before the hangry kicks in.

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.

If you love adobo but don’t love hovering over the stove, this one’s for you. The Instant Pot makes it ridiculously easy to get that rich, garlicky, slightly tangy flavor—without cutting corners on taste. Comfort food, leveled up and sped up.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

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.

This Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast brings the beef, the flavor, and a whole bunch of veggies—all with barely any effort. It’s the kind of cozy Sunday dinner you’ll want on repeat.
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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Low angle shot of a bowl of chicken pot pie soup with ingredients scattered around and an instant pot in the background. — Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Chicken Pot Pie Soup nails all the comfort without the extra work. Made in the Instant Pot, it’s creamy, hearty, and tastes like something grandma would serve—if she had a pressure cooker. Don’t forget the biscuits or puff pastry for the full effect.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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.

This is your no-stress dinner fix: juicy chicken breasts, soft flavorful potatoes, all done in the Instant Pot. It’s fast, easy, and you barely have to lift a finger.
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.

Fast, healthy, and full of flavor—this Chicken and Mushrooms dish checks all the boxes. Made in the Instant Pot with just a few ingredients, it’s the kind of dinner your whole crew will happily dig into.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Shrimp

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

This Instant Pot Shrimp recipe is all about big flavor with barely any work. The shrimp turn out perfectly tender and are ready to star in anything from a weeknight stir-fry to a fancy-feeling dinner at home.
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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.

Soup’s calling your name! This Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper soup, whether with ground beef or turkey, is an easy, tasty way to warm up and fill up fast.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken nails juicy, flavorful thighs every time. It cooks up fast—about 30 minutes—and then it’s all yours to enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

This Instant Pot rump roast recipe is seriously the easiest you’ll find. Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, it’s a family-pleaser every time.
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Whip up the best Thai Green Curry in no time with your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. It’s low carb, full of flavor, and even slow cooker-friendly when you want to set it and forget it.
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)

These Instant Pot Ribs are the easiest, most mouth-watering ribs you’ll make. Pressure cooker magic means you get tender ribs without the wait.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Brighten up dinner with this Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken. Tender chicken gets a fresh kick from zesty lemon and garlic, all cooked up fast and easy.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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

When you want a filling meal without the wait, Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese has you covered. It’s all the flavor and comfort, made simple and quick.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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.

This Cajun Chicken Rice is spicy, hearty, and all done in the Instant Pot. One pot, 30 minutes, and dinner’s ready to go!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice

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.

Classic comfort food, Instant Pot style. This beef and barley soup is packed with flavor, loaded with veggies, and ready before you know it.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Low angle shot of chicken shawarma on a white platter with harissa paste and tomatoes and cucumbers in the background. — Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This easy chicken shawarma is packed with bold Mediterranean flavors—think lemon, garlic, cumin, and warm spices. Make it in the oven or speed things up with a quick Instant Pot + oven combo.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

This cozy chicken stew is just what you need on a busy night. The Instant Pot turns chicken thighs, veggies, and thyme into a hearty meal with almost zero effort.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Stew