17 Instant Pot Dinners Ready in a Flash

When hunger hits and time is short, the Instant Pot steps up in a big way. These recipes take meats, soups, rice, and even tamales from raw to ready way faster than traditional methods. No soaking beans overnight or simmering broth for hours. The pressure cooker does all the heavy lifting while you handle the rest of your day. From birria tacos and pozole verde to teriyaki chicken and red beans and rice, dinner comes together in one pot with serious flavor and hardly any watching the clock.

Instant Pot Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)

A clear, aromatic broth and soft shredded chicken come together fast in this Instant Pot Vietnamese Chicken Pho. The pressure cooker extracts all that flavor from the aromatics in minutes instead of hours.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

No soaking required for these Instant Pot Pinto Beans, which turn creamy and flavorful in a fraction of the usual cook time. They work as a side, a filling, or a meal all on their own with some warm tortillas.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Birria Burrito

A giant flour tortilla gets stuffed with the same tender, shredded birria beef from the tacos in this Birria Burrito. It is massive, messy, and exactly what you want when only a fully loaded burrito will do.
Get the recipe: Birria Burrito

Mouth Watering Chicken

Sichuan Mouth Watering Chicken is a cold dish where tender shredded chicken gets absolutely drenched in a spicy, savory, numbing sauce. It lives up to the name—one bite and you will understand exactly why they call it that.
Get the recipe: Mouth Watering Chicken

Instant Pot Pork Tamales

Making tamales usually takes all day, but these Instant Pot Pork Tamales cut the steaming time way down. The masa turns out soft and fluffy, and the filling is packed with savory shredded pork.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Pork Tamales

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

This Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki uses chicken thighs that cook up soft and juicy under a blanket of sweet-salty teriyaki sauce. It is an easy win for busy nights when takeout sounds tempting but you already have chicken in the fridge.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Tender, juicy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are ready in a fraction of the time it takes to smoke or slow roast them. A quick finish under the broiler gives them that sticky, caramelized coating everyone fights over.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Instant Pot Birria Tacos

Crispy tortillas get stuffed with tender, shredded beef and melty cheese in these Instant Pot Birria Tacos. The consommé on the side is for dipping, and skipping that step is not an option.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Birria Tacos

Instant Pot Bottom Round Roast

This Instant Pot Bottom Round Roast comes out so tender it falls apart with a fork, and it creates its own savory broth in the process. Spoon that liquid over mashed potatoes or rice and prepare for serious compliments.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Bottom Round Roast

Instant Pot Pozole Verde

Tender pork and plump hominy swim in a bright, tangy tomatillo broth for this Instant Pot Pozole Verde. The pressure cooker speeds up a stew that usually simmers for hours without losing any of that deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pozole Verde

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Smoky sausage, creamy red beans, and bold spices bring New Orleans to your kitchen with this Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice. It is hearty, comforting, and tastes even better the next day if there happen to be leftovers.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano)

Fluffy, perfectly seasoned Instant Pot Mexican Rice comes together in minutes without any standing over the stove stirring. It is the ideal side for tacos, enchiladas, or anything else that needs a little extra carbs on the plate.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Bolognese with Ground Turkey

Ground turkey keeps this Instant Pot Bolognese with Ground Turkey lighter than the classic version, but the sauce still turns out rich and meaty. It simmers fast under pressure and coats every strand of pasta perfectly.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Bolognese with Ground Turkey

Instant Pot Osso Buco

Veal shanks turn fall-apart tender in the pressure cooker for this Instant Pot Osso Buco, served in a rich, savory sauce. It looks and tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant but comes together on a random Tuesday night.
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Instant Pot Chile Colorado

Pork simmers in a deep, earthy red chile sauce for this Instant Pot Chile Colorado until it shreds with almost no effort. It is bold, comforting, and ready way faster than the traditional stovetop version.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chile Colorado

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Soft, shredded chicken gets coated in a sweet and salty homemade teriyaki glaze for this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken. It is simple, kid-friendly, and perfect piled over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Instant Pot Chunky Potato Soup

Soft chunks of red potato float in a creamy, hearty broth for this Instant Pot Chunky Potato Soup. It is cozy, filling, and comes together fast enough for a weeknight when you need something warm and comforting.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chunky Potato Soup