37 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights! {Dinner, Soup + More}

Easy Instant Pot Recipes to the rescue!  These are the delicious new pressure cooker recipes you need to add to your menu this week!!

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!

Lisa writes: "Perfect easy recipes - I like them all"

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!

You’ve just hit the jackpot for creating some delicious culinary chaos, Instant Pot style!

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

Easy Instant Pot Recipes

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What Cooks Well In An Instant Pot?

So are you wondering what should I make in my Instant Pot? I’ve found that my Instant Pot is fabulous for preparing the following dinner and side dish recipes:

• Chicken
• Ground Beef
• Pork
• Soups
• Vegetables
• Homemade Baby Food
• Pasta Dishes
• Hard Boiled Eggs

Can You Put Raw Chicken In Instant Pot?

Yes you can.  In fact, I use raw chicken in all of my Instant Pot Chicken Recipes. The trick is to use the Meat/Stew setting on your Instant Pot. Then to also use plenty of liquid any time you are preparing chicken in the Instant Pot.

How Much Liquid Do I Put In My Pressure Cooker?

Your Instant Pot pressure cooker requires liquid, so that it can create the required pressure to function properly. At a minimum, you should use at least 1 cup of liquid. However, this can vary depending on the recipe you are preparing. To help make your life easier, I’ve created my recipes using the correct amount of liquid for your Instant Pot to work correctly.

What Is The Difference Between Instant Pot and Crock Pot?

A Crock Pot uses low heat to slowly heat your food. For instance, most of my 250+ Easy Crockpot Recipes take between 3 – 6 hours. Your Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker that uses controlled pressure to heat your food very rapidly. You’ll find that most of my Instant Pot recipes below require just 30 minutes or less to prepare.

That makes your Instant Pot an ideal choice for preparing dinners on busy weeknights. Especially when you don’t have time to plan ahead!

What Instant Pot Should I Buy?

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 130,000+ Instant Pot Reviews here!

6 quart Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cooker

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Instant Pot Recipes…

Rebecca writes: “These dinner ideas make planning dinner a breeze.  Totally makes dinner planning so easy!”

Emily writes: “One dinner for every night of the month” 🙂

Lisa writes: “Perfect easy recipes – I like them all”

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 Chicken Noodle Soup

Make your favorite homestyle soup Instant Pot fast with this quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe!

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?!

Myra writes: “Super quick prep and cook and super delicious, my husband asked for seconds.”

Instant Pot Chicken Recipes:

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!

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 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 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 Greek Chicken Recipe

The exotic Greek flavors in this Instant Pot Greek Chicken Recipe will be a favorite around the dinner table!

Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe

This chicken is so tender and the lemon flavor it totally irresistible!

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.

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 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 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!

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 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!

Instant Pot Chicken Wings:

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 Beef Recipes:

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe

This no-fail Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe will make preparing your weeknight dinner fast, easy, and totally delicious!

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 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!

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 Hard Boiled Eggs {Instant Pot}

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

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 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!

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!

Homemade Baby Food Peas Recipe

You can actually make a whopping 16 servings of this pea puree baby recipe using just one large bag of frozen peas.

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.

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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!