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23 Instant Pot Dinner Recipes So Easy, You’ll Wonder Why You Ever Used the Stove

Published: Nov 26, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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The Instant Pot is basically your kitchen’s secret superhero—fast, reliable, and always ready to save dinner. These 23 recipes prove that quick doesn’t mean boring. From tender pot roasts and creamy pastas to hearty soups and saucy chicken dishes, every meal tastes slow-cooked and full of flavor. Whether you’re feeding the family or just trying to get dinner on the table after a long day, these Instant Pot creations deliver comfort and convenience in one satisfying pot.

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.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

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)

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.

Beefy, delicious with tons of vegetables, this Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast boasts the perfect meal for a lazy Sunday dinner.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

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!
Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

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 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!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

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 Shredded Chicken Breast

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast in an Instant Pot with two forks.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast is incredibly easy to make! You can make juicy and moist shredded chicken in your Instant Pot with practically little effort! This shredded chicken is super versatile and perfect for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Open-faced sandwich with pulled pork and purple coleslaw on a toasted bun.
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

What's great about cooking pork in the Instant Pot is that the slow simmer will make it delicious for these BBQ pulled pork sliders. So no reason to pull out your smoker or even head outside to get a taste of summer. With electric pressure cooking, you can make these sandwiches any time of the year.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

Overhead shot of a platter of shrimp biryani.
Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Experience the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine with Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani. Fragrant rice, succulent shrimp, and aromatic spices meld together, capturing the essence of this classic dish, now achievable with the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

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 Butter Chicken

Bowl of instant pot butter chicken atop cauliflower rice in a bowl.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

With a depth of flavors coming from both a marinade and a sauce, this Indian-inspired Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe uses chicken thighs and is low-carb and gluten-free. Made in an Instant Pot, it can be prepped the night before or the day of, and then cooked in under 40 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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.

Flavored with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and other Mediterranean spices, this easy chicken shawarma recipe can be made entirely in your home oven. Or you can make it even more quickly using a combination of your Instant Pot and oven.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

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 Honey Garlic Chicken

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

Flavorful chicken thighs cook perfectly in this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. Ready in about 30 minutes, you can be feasting on a hot meal in no time! P
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

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 Cajun Rice and Sausage

Close up of Cajun Rice and Sausage on a plate.
Instant Pot Cajun Rice and Sausage. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Enjoy the Cajun flavors in this filling Instant Pot Cajun Rice and Sausage recipe!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cajun Rice and Sausage

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash on a platter with gravy.
Chicken Paprikash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Made entirely in your Instant Pot, this easy meal has a thick, rich, and smoky gravy that transforms humble chicken thighs into a delish dinner!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Tinga

Chicken tinga in a blue bowl.
Chicken Tinga. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Packed with flavor and so good in burritos and tacos or loaded onto nachos, Chicken Tinga is the perfect Instant Pot recipe when you're craving big and bold flavors!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga

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.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice

Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

Close-up of tortellini pasta cooking in a creamy yellow sauce with pieces of chicken, stirred by a wooden spoon.
Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When I made this Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini, I cooked the chicken thighs in the alfredo sauce first, using evaporated milk. Then I added heavy cream and, finally, the tortellini, turning this into a delicious, easy one-pot meal that tastes just like the restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

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