You turn to your Instant Pot on nights when you want a real dinner without spending the whole evening in the kitchen. This collection focuses on quick, reliable recipes that deliver comfort and flavor while keeping prep and cleanup to a minimum. After cooking through a few of these, you may find yourself relying on your Instant Pot even more often to get dinner on the table with less stress.
Bourbon Chicken
Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken is rich and tasty Cajun-inspired dish that combines bourbon with soy sauce, ketchup, and a few other ingredients to make tender pieces of chicken in a sweet and savory sauce. Get the recipe
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice
Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese into a satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to be a hit with the whole family. Get the recipe
White Chicken Chili
This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a delicious, hearty, and rich soup, packed with beans, chicken, and chili spices. The best part about this white chicken chili in the Instant Pot is that it’s super easy to make and it goes well with bread or tortillas for a complete meal for dinner or lunch. Get the recipe
Brats
It takes only a few minutes to make perfect Instant Pot Brats, so why not do it the easy way by cooking your brats in the Instant Pot! The Instant Pot Brats turn out perfectly tender and juicy, with no flavor lost to the grill. You can even brown them in the Instant Pot on sauté mode before cooking, so they have that browned, crispy exterior you expect. Get the recipe
Chicken Spaghetti
Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti, made with peppers, onions, chicken, and cheese, is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a busy weeknight savior, allowing you to prepare a delicious, homemade meal really quickly. Get the recipe
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
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
General Tso Chicken
This Instant Pot General Tso Chicken is packed with rich flavors from dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and hoisin sauce. No matter where you get Chinese takeout from in the United States, there is one dish that will always be on the menu. General Tso’s chicken! 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. Get the recipe
Creamy Ziti
This Instant Pot Creamy Ziti is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that is quick & easy to make. Enjoy the Italian flavor combination of garlic, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and chopped basil. Get the recipe
Lemon Orzo Pasta Soup
Instant Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta Soup is a bright, flavorful soup, with a bit of a zesty twist. The tangy lemon with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh herbs, creating a light, satisfying meal. Get the recipe
Flank Steak
This Instant Pot Flank Steak is so simple to cook and it’s an incredibly tender cut of steak that can be served with almost any side dish. Have it for dinner on it’s own or sliced up and added to tacos, fajitas, or classic steak sandwich. There are so many ways you can go with this recipe, so give it a try! Get the recipe
Easy Clam Chowder
This Instant Pot Clam Chowder has a super creamy base, tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, seasoned with fresh thyme and made even richer with the addition of bacon. Get the recipe
Boneless Pork Chops
Instant Pot Pork Chops are done in the pressure cooker in just 30 minutes and make an easy weeknight meal that can be paired with any side dish. This easy meal will quickly become one of your go-to dinners. Get the recipe
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
This Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is so creamy and delicious, made with the original Olive Garden salad dressing, cream cheese and sun dried tomatoes. There’s no need to precook the chicken or the pasta. You just layer all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and set to cook for 8 minutes, plus a 5 minute natural pressure release. Get the recipe
Beef & Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli combines tender broccoli and beef with a flavorful Asian sauce for a quick dinner that everyone will love. This recipe is a one-pot dinner solution. You can cook the beef, the broccoli, and the rice all in the same pot. Get the recipe
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
You won’t believe how easy it is to make Instant Pot Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo with a super creamy, delicious sauce made from scratch. There’s absolutely no simpler or better way to make this recipe. Get the recipe
Stuffed Peppers
Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed with ground beef, rice, and onions, then cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes. They turn out so flavorful and fork tender. 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. The butter chicken is creamy and flavorful, and a great way for those of us who don’t make a lot of Indian food to enjoy this dish at home. Get the recipe
Pulled BBQ Chicken
Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken is one of the most versatile ways to make dinner. Combined with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, this pulled chicken is so tasty. Get the recipe
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.