20 Instant Pot Comfort Meals for Nights at Home

When the day winds down and you’re craving something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen, your Instant Pot is the perfect solution. With just a little prep and the push of a button, you can have a warm, satisfying dinner on the table that feels like it’s been simmering all day. These 20 Instant Pot comfort meals are packed with cozy classics, from creamy pastas and hearty soups to tender roasts and flavorful stews. They are all designed to make dinnertime easier and more comforting.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner? This Instant Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is your answer. Combining tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, basil pesto sauce, this dish delivers flavor and convenience in every bite. Get the recipe

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a delicious and filling one pot meal. Packed with all your favorite stuffed bell pepper ingredients like ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and onions, then cooked to tender perfection in just 5 minutes. Get the recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast

This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is made with tender chuck roast and pepperoncini smothered in a thick flavorful gravy. Once we started making this pot roast there was no doubt why it is such a cherished recipe. It’s savory in a way that a typical pot roast just doesn’t get, thanks to the acid in the pepperoncini. The beef practically melts in your mouth. Get the recipe

Beef Stroganoff

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is made with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, seasonings, and egg noodles with a creamy sauce. It’s classic comfort food made easy in the pressure cooker. The Instant Pot makes this dish so much more simple, you will be able to get this on the table in just over 20 minutes. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Tortellini & Sausage Soup

If you’re looking for a quick and filling meal that’s perfect for any night of the week, Instant Pot Tortellini & Sausage Soup is it. This rich, velvety soup is loaded with tender tortellini, savory sausage, and a medley of vegetables, all brought together in a creamy broth. You can have this delicious dish ready in under 30 minutes, thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot. Get the recipe

Chicken Fajitas

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is made with tender, spice-infused chicken, peppers and onions and it takes under 30 minutes to make in your Instant Pot. I used to make my fajitas on the stovetop until I realized how easy they are to make in the Instant Pot. There’s no going back now! I actually feel sorry for those folks who think the Instant Pot is only for roasts and soups. Get the recipe

Miso Ramen

This Instant Pot Miso Ramen is the perfect way to enjoy an authentic Japanese meal from the comforts of your own home, with homemade chicken stock, ramen, shredded chicken, green onion, and a ramen egg. Using the Instant Pot, you’re able to make a really rich and flavorful miso ramen. Get the recipe

Ham & Beans

This Instant Pot Ham & Beans recipe is the epitome of comfort food – warm, filling, and bursting with flavor. It uses just 5 ingredients and is truly a set-it-and-forget-it meal. Ham & Beans are perfect for those chilly nights when you need something to warm you up from the inside. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients. The beans are a great source of protein and fiber, while the ham provides a savory touch that perfectly balances the dish. Get the recipe

Pork Chops & Rice

Instant Pot Pork Chops & Rice is a flavorful dish made with pork chops, seasonings, and fluffy white rice cooked in your Instant Pot for an easy weeknight meal. Making pork chops and rice in the Instant Pot is a fantastic recipe to try if you’re looking for a quick, easy, and delicious one-pot meal. The pork chops are seared to perfection, which locks in their flavor and gives them a beautiful golden crust. The rice is cooked in chicken broth, which infuses it with flavor. Get the recipe

Butter Chicken

Instant Pot Butter Chicken – chicken thighs with Garam Masala, cumin, turmeric and a creamy buttery sauce – is a delicious and easy way to make a classic Indian dish. While the Instant Pot version takes some short cuts and isn’t exactly “authentic”, it’s also one of the easiest preparation methods and it turns out so good. Get the recipe

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup is leveled up with heavy cream, garlic, and onions, and topped with bacon, and cheddar cheese. It’s super easy to preparing in the Instant Pot and is just pure comfort food. You can keep this soup simple with just potatoes, or dress it up with all your favorite baked potato toppings. Anything goes with this warming potato soup. Get the recipe

Stuffed Shells

These Instant Pot Stuffed Shells are shell-shaped pasta loaded with a variety of cheeses and topped with a delicious marinara sauce. This is the perfect one-pot dinner. You’ll never go back to regular stuffed shells after seeing how simple these are to prepare! Get the recipe

Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas are made with orange juice, spices, and Coke to create deliciously tender little meats that can be used on burritos, tacos, or whatever you like. Carnitas can be so delicious in a burrito or taco, especially when crisped up a little bit. However, it’s a really long process to make them at home the traditional way, slow cooked in lard. Though I understand that it’s not the traditional way of making carnitas this recipes comes out delicious. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

If you love the sweet and savory flavors of sesame chicken but want to skip the takeout and long cooking times, the Instant Pot is your new best friend. This Instant Pot Sesame Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken coated in a sticky, flavorful sesame sauce—all made in a fraction of the time it takes to order delivery. Get the recipe

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is the perfect meal for a lazy afternoon or quick dinner, made with ground beef, pasta shells, and all your favorite taco flavors. I always find it so easy to make an Instant Pot pasta dish like this, because you really just put everything in the pot and cook it for a short amount of time, then add a few extra ingredients at the end and you have this perfect pasta. Get the recipe

Cuban Ropa Vieja

The tender, shredded beef, simmered in a vibrant tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and a medley of spices, brings the essence of Cuba right to your table. Thanks to the Instant Pot, this traditionally time-consuming dish is made effortlessly, without sacrificing any of its authentic flavors. Get the recipe

Cheeseburger Soup

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is a quick soup, packed with ground beef, potatoes, onions and cheese, that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes for a flavorful and satisfying lunch or dinner. If you’re looking for something that’s done quickly with very little prep, this is it. Get the recipe

Shredded Beef Tacos

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos are simple to make in the Instant Pot. You’ll get deliciously tender beef that can be quickly shredded and added to your tacos and burritos. It’s a budget-friendly way to cook. Get the recipe

Chili

There’s a ton of flavor packed into this Instant Pot Chili recipe with ground beef and pork, beans, tomatoes, and oodles of spices, and the best part is it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. In the past having chili meant you would be in the kitchen most of the day simmering it on the stove building flavor. That isn’t the case anymore. The Instant Pot is such a great way to make chili. Get the recipe

Kalua Pork and Cabbage

Instant Pot Kalua Pork and Cabbage combines the tender, smoky flavor of Kalua Pork with the comforting and wholesome goodness of steamed cabbage, creating a mouth-watering meal. Get the recipe