These Instant Pot recipes pull off the ultimate trick: rich, slow-cooked flavor in record time. Juicy meats, tender veggies, and zero stress. Dinner’s done before you even notice.

Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup

A clear glass mug filled with oatmeal, shredded chicken, sliced carrots, and herbs sits on a striped cloth near garlic, an onion, and a pressure cooker—perfect for easy Instant Pot meals.
Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This easy-to-make soup features tender chicken breasts, pearled barley, and fresh carrots cooked right in the Instant Pot for a speedy, comforting meal. It’s a great way to get a wholesome dinner on the table fast without sacrificing flavor or texture. Perfect for meal prep and freezing, this recipe keeps well and tastes just as good reheated.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup

Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

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Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy recipe features tender beef cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, served with a rich and savory gravy. A great option for a hearty meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna

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Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Homemade Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna is so easy and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna

Instant Pot Carne Asada

Three beef tacos with diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro served in soft tortillas on a white plate with a green holder.
Instant Pot Carne Asada. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Instant Pot Carne Asada is tender strips of beef marinated in a Mexican-inspired seasoning. It’s a great way to add some flavor to dinner!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Carne Asada

Instant Pot Crab Boil

A bowl containing crab legs, corn on the cob, potatoes, and a lemon wedge, garnished with parsley—a perfect choice for Instant Pot dinners and easy dinner recipes.
Instant Pot Crab Boil. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Get your Instant Pot ready for a seafood feast that comes together in just about 20 minutes using baby potatoes, fresh corn, and a hefty dose of Old Bay seasoning. This recipe turns a classic crab boil into a quick, mess-free meal that’s perfect for those nights when you want flavor without the long wait. With a luscious garlic butter sauce on the side and the option to add hot sauce for a little kick, it’s a sure way to impress without breaking a sweat.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Crab Boil

Meatballs and Sauce

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Meatballs and Sauce. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Satisfy your cravings with our Instant Pot Meatballs and Sauce recipe. Juicy meatballs, bathed in a savory and rich tomato sauce, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Prepare to enjoy a classic and comforting favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Meatballs and Sauce

Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken

A bowl of white rice topped with chunks of chicken in brown sauce, garnished with sliced green onions.
Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

A quick dinner that mixes bourbon, honey, and barbecue sauce into a sticky, savory glaze, this instant pot chicken hits the spot. It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and cooks in under 30 minutes, leaving you with tender chicken and a sauce that’s perfect for spooning over rice. The pressure cooker does all the work, so you can sit back and enjoy a dish that tastes better than takeout without breaking the bank.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Bourbon 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

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

Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

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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

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 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

Instant Pot Beef Stew

Beef stew in a yellow bowl with carrots and green beans.
Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This beef stew recipe features tender beef and hearty vegetables in the most flavorful broth! Old fashioned comfort food cooks up quickly making it totally weeknight-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Stew

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

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 Chipotle Peruano Beans

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These creamy, buttery, tender Peruvian beans are super simple, healthy and easy to make. Spiced with ground chipotle pepper powder, these pressure cooker beans are filled with a deep, smoky flavor that accommodates a variety of dishes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant pot chicken adobo in a bowl atop cauliflower rice.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo recipe is Filipino-inspired, has a touch of sweetness, and is keto-friendly and low-carb. This flavor-packed pressure cooker chicken recipe can be prepared and served in just 40 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

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