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32 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights!

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Need some delicious new pressure cooker recipes to add to your menu this week?  Easy Instant Pot Recipes to the rescue!

Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights

Are you ready to cook up some seriously delicious dishes FAST?  These Easy Instant Pot Recipes will have you dining on fun appetizers, flavor-packed beef and chicken dinners, savory soups, and healthy snacks in no time!  From vegetarian to keto, and comfort-food to family favorites… there’s something tasty for everyone!

Guess what the best part is… so many of these are 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Recipes!  See?  I told you they were going to be easy!

It’s time to change up your weekly menu with some fun new Instant Pot Dinners this week… they’re such a lifesaver for those busy nights!

So go grab your pressure cooker and let’s get cooking on some Easy Instant Pot Recipes!

Get inspired below…

Easy Instant Pot Recipes

Have you purchased an Instant Pot yet?

Talk about a simple way to make life easier!  They’re the guarantee of a good meal on those busy nights where you need to get dinner on the table fast!

If you don’t have one yet, you NEED one!  I recommend the 6 quart Instant Pot Duo… this is the model I have and love.

6 quart Instant Pot Pros:

  • Perfect size for a family of 4+
  • Stainless Steel Insert
  • 14 Smart Program Settings
  • Will completely revolutionize the way you cook.  Seriously… you won’t believe how FAST you’ll have dinner done!

Just check out the 28,000+ Instant Pot Reviews here!

6 quart Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cooker

6 quart Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cooker

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Recipes…

Becca writes: “This totally makes dinner planning so easy!”

So are you ready for the easy recipes?  Let’s get started!

Easy Instant Pot Soup Recipes:

Easy Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe!

The flavor train just stopped at your house and delivered this epic Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe!

Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe {So Easy}

Add some incredible chili to your week with this easy, flavor packed homemade chili recipe!

Instant Pot Tortilla Soup Recipe

Add some south of the border goodness to your soup bowls when you make this tasty Instant Pot Tortilla Soup Recipe this week!

Instant Pot Pasta Recipes:

Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe

Running short on time?  This Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is done and ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Goulash Recipe {Easy Weeknight Dinner}

It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for those busy weeknights, done and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!  How nice is that?!

Instant Pot Chicken Recipes:

Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken {just 3 ingredients}

Ever find yourself craving Italian food?  Satisfy your cravings and recreate your favorite Olive Garden experience at home with this Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken!

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Recipe {Just 3 Ingredients}

Get ready to load up on serious Instant Pot gratification tonight when you make this flavor packed Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Recipe!

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe {Just 5 Ingredients}

This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe packs the perfect punch of sweet and savory salsa deliciousness!

Instant Pot Italian Chicken {Just 2 Ingredients}

Save time when you bypass those hard recipes and make this crazy-easy Instant Pot Italian Chicken instead!

3 Ingredient Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe!

There’s no need to hassle with heading out to Panda Express for takeout when you can make your own copycat Orange Chicken right in your own kitchen.

Easy Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Breast Recipe!

Calling all Instant Pot lovers: it’s time to meet your new favorite dish!  Easy to make and packed with flavor, this easy Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Breast Recipe is the perfect dinner for any occasion.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe {Just 3 Ingredients}

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Recipe is as easy as can be, and full of bold flavors!

Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken Thighs Recipe {Just 3 Ingredients}

Add this delicious Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken Thighs Recipe to your menu for the easiest dinner you’ll make all week!

Easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken with Coca-Cola!

I know you’re gonna love this easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe.  It’s loaded with fun Coca Cola flavor!

Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken Recipe {Just 3 Ingredients}

Craving an over-the-top delicious dinner to add to your menu?  Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken Recipe to the rescue!

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings

Making your wings in the Instant Pot is the ultimate cooking shortcut.  These BBQ Instant Pot Chicken Wings take less time to make than takeout and are way easier on your budget!

Instant Pot Chicken Wings Recipe -BBQ Coke {Just 3 Ingredients}

Does it get any easier?  This Instant Pot Chicken Wings Recipe is just 3 ingredients, delicious, and done so FAST!

Instant Pot BBQ Root Beer Chicken Wings

Are you ready for another easy Pressure Cooker dinner?  Check out this Instant Pot BBQ Root Beer Chicken Wings Recipe!

Instant Pot Appetizers:

Instant Pot Meatballs Appetizer Recipe – BBQ Coke {Just 3 Ingredients}

Tantalize and tempt everyone when you make this irresistible BBQ Coke Instant Pot Meatballs Appetizer!

Easy Instant Pot Meatballs Appetizer Recipe - BBQ Coke {Just 3 Ingredients}

Pressure Cooker Italian Meatballs Recipe {Just 5 Ingredients}

Not only are these Instant Pot Italian Meatballs delicious with your pasta, they’re also also fabulous served up on a hoagie roll as a meatball sub!

Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs Recipe – Barbecue Root Beer {Just 3 Ingredients}

This easy-to-make Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs Recipe takes just 3 ingredients and is always a hit!

Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs Recipe – BBQ Dr. Pepper {Just 3 Ingredients}

Everybody loves barbecue… but when you combine it with Dr. Pepper, you send the sauce over the top!

Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe

These Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs couldn’t be easier to make, and the grape jelly sauce is simply irresistible!

Instant Pot Sweet Chili Party Meatballs Recipe {Just 3 Ingredients}

Looking for an insanely delicious appetizer to add to your next party?  These incredible Sweet Chili Party Meatballs are bursting with flavor, ridiculously easy to cook, and always a hit with friends and family!

Instant Pot Smokies Recipe

The blend of classic Heinz chili sauce and your favorite grape jelly send these tasty little sausages over the top!

Easy Instant Pot Side Dishes:

Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes Recipe {Instant Pot}

So just how long does it take to cook potatoes in a pressure cooker?  These easy pressure cooker whole potatoes will be done in just about 35 minutes!  Just set it and let your instant pot do the work for you!

Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes Recipe {Instant Pot}

This easy Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes Recipe delivers amazing sweet potatoes with hardly any effort.  When life gets busy, it’s time to grab your Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

These buttery and garlic mashed potatoes are the heavenly side dish you’ve been looking for!

Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs {Instant Pot}

Hard boiled eggs just got Instant Pot easy with this fool-proof Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe!

Instant Pot Baby Food Recipes:

Homemade Green Bean Baby Food Puree

You won’t believe how much money you’ll save when you make this easy Homemade Green Bean Baby Food Puree recipe!

Green Bean Baby Food Puree Recipe

Carrot Baby Food Puree Recipe {Instant Pot Baby Food}

When Baby is ready to start on solids, this Carrot Baby Food Puree Recipe is a great first choice due to its soft consistency and sweet taste.

Pressure Cooker Applesauce Recipe {Instant Pot}

This Pressure Cooker Applesauce Recipe is done in a fraction of the time that it would take to make applesauce on the stove or crockpot!

Now that you’ve loaded up on Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights, go check out more delicious recipes with our favorite pots and pans that are as easy as can be…

10+ One Pot Meals

These One Pot Meals for the week are fast and easy to make, and are loaded with flavor.  Just because something tastes amazing doesn’t mean it has to be hard to make!

20+ Easy Casserole Recipes

Talk about making dinner super easy!  These easy dinner casserole recipes, and easy casseroles you can make for breakfast or brunch, make big family meals so easy!

20 Best Soup Recipes Ever! {Cozy Homemade Soups to Warm You Up}

These easy soup recipes are great for Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer!  There is no seasonal limitation to enjoying this much flavor!

15+ Easy Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

When everything tastes better by simply using cast iron, we obviously need to find more ways to use cast iron!

40 Meatless Meals {Easy Meatless Monday Recipes}

These tempting meatless meals will serve up all the flavor you’re craving and are easy on your wallet too.

35+ Freezer Friendly Meals and Recipes

Dinner planning is about to get really easy with this fabulous list of popular Freezer Friendly Meals and Recipes!

Freezer Friendly Meals and Recipes

250+ Easy Crockpot Recipes

On the hunt for some Easy Crockpot Recipes your family will love?  These cozy dinners and slow cooker desserts are perfect for busy nights!

So have you hopped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet?

What are YOUR favorite things to cook up in your Instant Pot so far?

Share with us in the comments below!

Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights

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Instant Pot Recipes Easy Chicken Beef Soup and Pasta Recipes the Whole Family will LOVE
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Comments

  1. Christie says

    July 7, 2020 at 10:14 am

    So many great ideas to share especially when time is of the essence! They all sound so good and easy for sure!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 1, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks so much, Christie! And I agree… these really are perfect for those busy weeknights! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Dillon says

    February 18, 2020 at 11:45 am

    I love this collection of recipes! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 18, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Rebecca!

      Reply
  3. Amy G says

    November 29, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    Thanks to some awesome Black Friday deals, my husband just got me my very own Instant Pot last night! And this is the very first Instant Pot post I’m pinning! Thanks so much for the great recipes, I can’t wait to scour your site for more ideas. Happy holidays!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 5, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      That’s so exciting, Amy! I hope you have fun with your new Instant Pot… and enjoy these recipes! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says

    August 9, 2019 at 6:03 am

    What a great round up Heidi! These would certainly save the day (or at least dinner!) for busy weeknights this fall!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 12, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Aww… thanks so much, Leanne! I love how you can always fall back on a tasty Instant Pot dinner for those busy nights! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    April 10, 2019 at 12:17 am

    Thanks for all the recipes. I’d love to know what you serve with the main dish. I assume for the garlic chicken recipe it’s some kind of pasta?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      May 8, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Hi Ashley ~ pasta, potatoes, rice, veggies, and fresh salads all make delicious sides with the chicken. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Tina says

    February 19, 2019 at 12:36 am

    Most recently I’ve been doing a lot of soups. Yesterday I made chicken veggie soup. Last week w had beef barley. I’ve also done chicken risotto and oatmeal. All fav w the kids.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 20, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Those all sound delicious, Tina!

      Reply
  7. Cathy | Freebies-For-Baby.com says

    February 15, 2019 at 1:29 am

    Great recipes! I’m going to try that Olive Garden chicken recipe. Thanks

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 17, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks, Cathy! Easy Instant Pot recipes sure are such a lifesaver for busy weeknights! 🙂

      Reply

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