50 Easy Instant Pot Recipes

Is your nights busy and you need easy, simple Instant Pot Recipes? Being a Mom of 3, easy and yummy is the goal most nights. Below are 50 easy Instant Pot delicious recipes that are family favorites.

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Beginning to use your Instant Pot or a seasoned cook, these recipes are perfect with simplified instructions. No need writing a book for one recipe, these get to the point so you can get dinner on the table.

Like I said, being a Mom I have tested these recipes on our family of five. I only put the very best on the list below. I have spent many hours getting the ingredients and minutes precisely the way it cooks best. Below are great weeknight dinner ideas which includes 50 easy Instant Pot recipes.

Easy Instant Pot Recipes

1. Instant Pot Roast Beef Manhattan

Shredded roast beef and creamy mashed potatoes topped with the most delicious brown gravy is beyond delicious. Comfort food never tasted sooo good!

Recipe: Instant Pot roast Beef Manhattan

2. Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

Lazy Lasagna is so much easier in the Instant Pot and just as delicious as the classic oven version.

Recipe: Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

3. Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken & Rice

This was one of our very first Instant Pot recipes. It has been on the favorite family dinner rotation ever since. I like the simplicity of this one-pot meal loaded with cheesy chicken and rice.

Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken & Rice

4. Instant Pot Frito Pie

Cheesy Crunchy Instant Pot Frito Pie with ground beef, chili beans, cheese and enchilada sauce with crunchy Fritos on top is a childhood favorite!

Recipe: Instant Pot Frito Pie

5. Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Pulled BBQ

In under an hour, you could have pulled pork sandwiches that are tender, juicy, and filled with flavor. Pile on a sandwich or top some coleslaw, and bite into this simple Instant Pot pulled pork recipe.

Recipe: Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Pulled BBQ

6. Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta

The Italian flavoring in this dish adds that pop of yumminess to the chicken, pasta and veggies! This dish has everything you need all together, just put in bowls and serve!

Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta

7. Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Take your Taco Tuesday to a whole new level with this Taco Pasta recipe. It is meaty and hearty, which makes it a great all in one meal. It’s full of corn, tomatoes, beef, green chilies and cheese. This quick and simple recipe will be a taco night favorite!

Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Pasta

8. Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets

These flavorful southwestern chicken packets are so easy and yummy. Great for camping or a regular weeknight meal for your family. A meal in each packet.

Recipe: Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets

9. Instant Pot Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

These Balsamic glazed pork chops are loaded with zest from the balsamic vinaigrette, garlic and Italian seasoning. I recommend an organic virgin olive oil because it just brings all the flavors together in the most delicious way.

Recipe: Instant Pot Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

10. Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Creamy flavors of the classic Philly cheesesteak wrapped up in a one pot meal. A perfect mix of seasonings with an even mix of peppers and onions all in one bite! If you are a fan of Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, then you are in for a treat with this recipe.

Recipe: Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

11. Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan sandwiches are a mix of shredded chicken and red pasta sauce. Add dry ranch dressing mix and make this sandwich full of flavor! With a little melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, you’ll want these on repeat!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

12. Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Ribs

This recipe takes only a few ingredients and tastes yummy every time. Perfect for dinner or while watching football! This simple Instant Pot recipe is absolutely incredible. If you like ribs, you’re going to love this easy way of making them in your Instant Pot.

Recipe: Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Ribs

13. Instant Pot Salisbury Meatballs & Potatoes

I’ve always loved this recipe of simple Salisbury Steak meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. We’ve made this dish for dinner multiple times and loved it every time. Easy and delicious ground beef recipes are a must-have for busy nights.

Recipe: Instant Pot Salisbury Meatballs & Potatoes

14. Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili is so easy to make in the Instant Pot. This is a super fast hearty weeknight meal made with chicken, white beans and diced green chilies!

Recipe: Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

15. Instant Pot Smokies, Green Beans & Potatoes

In this recipe I used Oscar Meyer Hardwood Smoked Smokies. These are made with beef and pork and have such a good taste. Add a little seasoned salt combined with the potatoes and green beans and the flavors all come together perfectly.

Recipe: Instant Pot Smokies, Green Beans & Potatoes

16. Instant Pot Taco Tortellini Pasta

Taco Tortellini is a budget-friendly crowd-pleaser that’s ridiculously easy to make. It cooks in a matter of minutes and you’ll think, where has this been all my life. Add this dish to the Taco Tuesday nights!

Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Tortellini Pasta

17. Instant Pot Crack Chicken Bites

Crack chicken bites are one of our favorites! Shredded chicken with ranch, Parmesan cheese and bacon is so good! Simple, easy and ready to be eaten within minutes!

Recipe: Instant Pot Crack Chicken Bites

18. Instant Pot Ham & Potatoes

Instant Pot Potatoes and Ham is comfort food all wrapped up in one dish. Thinly sliced potatoes, selective ham, smothered in melting cheese.

Recipe: Instant Pot Ham & Potatoes

19. Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac

After you’ve tried this easy Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac, you’ll never want to buy the boxed kind again! It’s cheesy, creamy, and perfect for busy weeknights!

Recipe: Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac

20. Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

These chicken teriyaki bowls are perfect for a weeknight or to make ahead and have for lunch throughout the week. Add a little teriyaki sauce on top and you have a bowl full of chicken, rice and veggies.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

21. Instant Pot Steak & Potatoes

Instant Pot Steak and Potatoes makes the juicy steak so tender with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. All together in the Instant Pot at the same time!

Recipe: Instant Pot Steak & Potatoes

22. Instant Pot Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a favorite meal among many! Comfort food at its finest! Check out three ways to make it in the Instant Pot. Making it in the Instant Pot makes it even easier. Simple, tasty and ready to put on the table within the hour.

Recipe: Instant Pot Meatloaf

23. Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

What is better than a BBQ chicken sandwich? This sandwiches are busting with flavor! I call the secret sauceOlive Garden’s Italian Dressing. It gives the BBQ a delicious flavor!

Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

24. Instant Pot Meatball Subs

Meatball subs covered with sauce and melting mozzarella cheese all on a toasted bun can be ready within 30 minutes!

Recipe: Instant Pot Meatball Subs

25. Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta all made together in the Instant Pot can be ready in minutes! Tender, juicy chicken topped with pasta and lots of Parmesan cheese! Rao’s homemade sauce is so yummy too!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

26. Instant Pot Steak Fajitas

These Easy Instant Pot Steak Fajitas make the perfect simple weeknight meal! Made with beef, peppers and onions all wrapped up in warm tortillas.

Recipe: Instant Pot Steak Fajitas

27. Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

These French Dip Sandwiches are rave worthy! The meat is cooked until it is falling apart soaking up all the juices and becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. Pile that juicy beef on a ciabatta toasted bun smothered with gooey cheese then dunk in au jus flavor making it the most delicious bite ever!

Recipe: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

28. Instant Pot Chicken Scampi

A quick and easy Instant Pot meal with tender chicken scampi over perfectly cooked buttery, garlic noodles.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Scampi

29. Instant Pot Pizza Pasta

What do you like on your pizza? This pasta pizza came out delicious and was a dump and go recipe, just add mozzarella on top when finished! On days like today, when my littlest decided they didn’t need a nap, easy meals are perfect! The flavors really worked great together, combining sausage, mini pepperoni, bacon, and a bit of garlic and Italian seasonings on top of the pasta!

Recipe: Instant Pot Pizza Pasta

30. Instant Pot Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole in the Instant Pot is so easy!! I’ve been making this for years in the oven. I used the exact same recipe in the instant pot! It comes out cheesy and very creamy. Let’s get started!

Recipe: Instant Pot Tuna Casserole

31. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A quick and easy hearty dinner with so much flavor, try this chicken tortilla soup in the Instant Pot!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

32. Instant Pot Chicken Salad Sandwiches

These chicken salad sandwiches are so easy to make!! I have made a bowl of this and ate it for lunch throughout the week. I’ve also put it on little Hawaiian rolls and served as an appetizer. We’ve had it for dinner with chips and fruit. The possibilities are endless.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Salad Sandwiches

33. Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Buffalo chicken quesadillas are easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. Filled with chicken, buffalo sauce and two types of cheese, these make a perfect dinner or snack.

Recipe: Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

34. Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

Enjoy chicken cordon bleu in the Instant Pot in just minutes. You get all the flavors and taste in a fraction of the time it normally takes in the oven.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

35. Instant Pot Chicken & Stuffing

This recipe has simple yet delicious written all over it. Need some comfort food… try chicken & stuffing. An all-in-one dump and go recipe, perfect for busy weeknights!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken & Stuffing

36. Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti

Taco Spaghetti is fast, easy, and comes together in 30 minutes or less – all in one pot! The mix of tomatoes and chilies and spaghetti creates its own taco-seasoned sauce. Tasty, simple, and delicious!

Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti

37. Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice

Juicy meatballs smothered with a sweet and sticky, Teriyaki pineapple sauce in this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for Hawaiian Meatballs over rice.

Recipe: Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice

38. Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Cheesy shredded chicken with a pop of buffalo flavor is so quick and absolutely delicious!

Recipe: Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

39. Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Linguine

Chicken bacon ranch linguine brings all the flavors for the perfect weeknight meal! It has the parmesan cheese with real bacon bits. You can easily customize to items you have on hand. For example, you could use rotini or elbow pasta instead of linguine. If you cannot do heavy cream, try evaporated milk, cream cheese or a soy alternative.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Linguine

40. Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice

Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice is an easy all in one Instant Pot meal. Bringing so much flavor, this family friendly meal will get rave reviews!

Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice

41. Instant Pot Taco Mac

Taco Mac and Cheese is the perfect mix of ground beef, pasta, shredded cheese and your favorite salsa all combined into one fantastic dish. It’s simple, tasty, and ready in 30 minutes!

Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Mac

42. Instant Pot Sloppy Joe’s

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe is a family favorite and kid-friendly! Simple, sweet, and savory homemade sloppy joes can be on the table in minutes.

Recipe: Instant Pot Sloppy Joe’s

43. Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings is a hearty, old-fashioned dinner that the whole family will love. Made easy with this pressure cooker recipe. Comfort food doesn’t mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen. With little ones, I don’t have time for that. This is yummy, simple and so tasty!!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings

44. Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches

These Chicken Teriyaki sandwiches have such juicy yummy flavors with the crushed pineapple and soy sauce. Topped with Swiss cheese if desired.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches

45. Instant Pot Taco Chili

Taco Chili brings all the flavors to the table! A great hearty meal all in a bowl with your favorite toppings. Add shredded fiesta cheese, tortilla chips or Fritos to the top. Taco chili is the comfort food you need during the brisk cool days of fall and winter.

Recipe: Instant Pot Taco Chili

Hope you enjoyed these 50 Easy Instant Pot Recipes – Best Weeknight Dinners!