10 of My Go-To Instant Pot Dinner Recipes

Of all the tools in my kitchen, my Instant Pot gets the most use. I’ve got slow cookers in my cabinets, but I don’t think I’ve used them once since getting my Instant Pot a few years ago… Our mornings are chaotic, so I don’t have time to get something into a crock pot and leave 6-8 hours of cook time. The Instant Pot allows me to get that slow cooker taste, in a fraction of the time. I know that the Instant Pot can be scary to many people, so I wanted to share 10 of my go-to Instant Pot dinner recipes!

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1. Instant Pot Chili

This Instant Pot chili recipe from Dinner at the Zoo is fabulous. Don’t be afraid of the ingredient list! While it looks long, it’s mostly all those yummy chili spices; most of which you probably already have in your pantry! And did you see those instructions? Only FIVE steps – one of which is “Serve with assorted toppings”. #winning

2. Instant Pot Beef Stew

Life Made Sweeter has a delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe. And seriously, HOW can you beat a 20 minute cook time for a stew!? That’s the magic of the Instant Pot.

3. Instant Pot One Pot Pork Chop Meal

This one pot pork chop meal is something that even my kids will eat! I love that the main dish (pork chop) AND the sides (carrots + potatoes) are all made in the same pot, at the same time. Does it get any easier than that!?

4. Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli

This Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli recipe is a MUST. We probably eat this meal once a month. I swear to you that it’s better than take-out! I even learned one of the BEST tips about cooking broccoli from this recipe.

5. Instant Pot Vegetable Bean Soup

If you need a vegetarian option, look no further! I’m not a vegetarian myself, but even I enjoyed this Instant Pot vegetable bean soup! It’s very filling and packs a lot of flavor.

6. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs 

My husband wouldn’t hate me if I served this every night for the rest of his life. This Instant Pot Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is his FAVORITE.

7. Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls

Craving a burrito bowl but don’t feel like going out? Make your own instead! This Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl recipe couldn’t be simpler, and it’s a definite crowd pleaser at my house! Also holds up really well as a leftover!

8. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Another time saving soup recipe! With a simple ingredient list, six cooking steps, and only seven minutes of cook time, this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is a MUST in your fall dinner line-up!

9. Instant Pot Taco Pasta

It doesn’t get easier, cheaper or faster than this! This Instant Pot Taco Pasta recipe only has six ingredients, and is alternative for Taco Tuesdays!

10. Instant Pot Penne with Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce

We’re going to end with a BANG. If you love Italian food, drop everything that you’re doing and go get the ingredients for this Instant Pot Penne with Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce recipe! It.is.amazing.

What are some your go-to Instant Pot dinner recipes? I’m always looking for new things to cook!

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