Making dinner doesn’t have to be a chore. With the Instant Pot, you can make delicious meals in just minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a slow-cooked meal for Sunday dinner, the Instant Pot has you covered. Here are some of the best Instant Pot recipes that you can make in a jiffy.
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
This creamy chicken broccoli alfredo is a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. It’s full of flavor and takes just minutes to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Place the chicken, broccoli, broth, cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid, set the pressure valve to “sealing” and set the Instant Pot to “manual” mode for 8 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Stir the contents of the pot and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 296
- Total Fat: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
- Sodium: 515mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
- Total Sugars: 1.4g
- Protein: 30.4g
Taco Pasta
This taco pasta is a quick and easy dinner that your whole family will love. It’s full of flavor and takes just minutes to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Turn the Instant Pot to “sauté” mode and add the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, tomatoes, beans, chiles, macaroni, and chicken broth.
- Secure the lid, set the pressure valve to “sealing”, and set the Instant Pot to “manual” mode for 4 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Stir in the cheese until it is melted and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 522
- Total Fat: 19.9g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
- Sodium: 1043mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 49.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.2g
- Total Sugars: 5.3g
- Protein: 34.1g
Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. They’re full of flavor and take just minutes to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeds discarded
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Turn the Instant Pot to “sauté” mode and add the ground beef and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through.
- Stir in the rice, tomatoes, chiles, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the bell peppers in the Instant Pot and spoon the beef mixture into each pepper.
- Secure the lid, set the pressure valve to “sealing”, and set the Instant Pot to “manual” mode for 8 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the tops of the peppers and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 418
- Total Fat: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
- Sodium: 676mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 34.3g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6g
- Total Sugars: 8.2g
- Protein: 30.6g
BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bowls
These BBQ chicken quinoa bowls are a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. They’re full of flavor and take just minutes to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Place the chicken, quinoa, broth, tomatoes, chiles, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid, set the pressure valve to “sealing” and set the Instant Pot to “manual” mode for 8 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Stir in the cheese until it is melted and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 473
- Total Fat: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
- Sodium: 953mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 56.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3g
- Total Sugars: 9.7g
- Protein: 33.2g
Spaghetti and Meatballs
This spaghetti and meatballs is a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. It’s full of flavor and takes just minutes to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 pound spaghetti
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and egg.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place in the Instant Pot.
- Add the broth, water, tomato sauce, and spaghetti to the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid, set the pressure valve to “sealing” and set the Instant Pot to “manual” mode for 8 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Stir the contents of the pot and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 609
- Total Fat: 17.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 108mg
- Sodium: 732mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 67.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1g