This list of Instant Pot dinner recipes has a little bit of everything, whether you like Mexican, Southern comfort food, or BBQ. With these 15 recipes, dinner will be ready and on the table with very little work!

My Instant Pot love runs deep. I admit that at first, I was skeptic. It took me forever to even purchase one. I thought it was all hype and a phase that would fade.

And as we all know, the opposite is true. It’s amazing and it makes life so much dang easier.

Whether you’re a complete Instant Pot newb or a seasoned pro, this round-up is one of the most useful list of recipes around. It’s so nice to just toss one into the Instant Pot and come back to a full meal, with very little work.

This list of Instant Pot dinner recipes has a little bit of everything. Whether you like Mexican, Southern comfort food, or BBQ, it’s got an option to suit your dinner desires. I have included recipes that I have personally tried and recipes that I haven’t tried but would love to give a shot. Either way, they all look seriously delicious. Let’s dig in.

15 Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Dinner Recipes

1. Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is a classic dish that’s sure to please any seafood lover, and this Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi recipe takes just minutes to make.

via Crayons and Cravings

2. Paleo Instant Pot Butter Chicken

If you’ve never had butter chicken, you’re missing out on one of the most delicious dishes there is. This paleo version is Whole30 and keto-friendly and takes a total of 15 minutes thanks to the trusty Instant Pot.

via What Great Grandma Ate

3. Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Turn your taco Tuesday into an Instant Pot Mexican night and make this delicious version of creamy, kicked up enchiladas.

via Old House to New Home

4. Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Short ribs aren’t the easiest dish to prepare usually—but, they are in the Instant Pot! Fall off the bone deliciousness is ready in just 40 minutes and perfect every single time with this recipe.

via Gluten-Free Palate

5. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Mac and Cheese requires no standing over the stove or stirring, just throw it in the Instant Pot and let it do its thing. In just 4 minutes—yes, 4!—you can have creamy, gooey Mac and Cheese.

via Platings and Pairings

6. Cajun Rice with Chicken and Sausage

If you’re looking for a slightly spicy spin on your weeknight chicken dish, look no further. This Cajun-inspired dish will have you hooked with the first bite.

via Mom’s Dinner

7. Instant Pot Bolognese

This is one of the easiest and most delicious Instant Pot dinner recipes you’ll ever make. This rich bolognese sauce tastes like it was slow-simmered all day. But in reality, it’ll be ready and on the table in under an hour.

via Striped Spatula

8. Instant Pot Bangers and Mash

If you don’t know what bangers and mash are, it’s basically sausage and mashed potatoes, English pub style. You’ll definitely want to try this recipe, which features a rich onion gravy and is made in just 30 minutes.

via Yay for Food

9. BBQ Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is a favorite recipe in our house, but it can take forever. The Instant Pot makes pulled pork so much easier, and this tangy homemade BBQ sauce is a winner, too.

via My Kitchen Love

10. Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

Pork chops and gravy is a classic dinner option that tastes even better when it takes a fraction of the effort. Thanks, Instant Pot!

via Slow Cooker Gourmet

11. Spatchcock Chicken

Have you ever tried to cook an entire chicken before? It feels like a smaller rendition of Thanksgiving, which is so much work. Try it out in the Instant Pot instead with this Spatchcock Chicken with Mustard Crust.

via What’s in the Pan

12. Hamburger Macaroni

Kids love Hamburger Macaroni whether it’s boxed or homemade. Since homemade now takes just as little effort as opening the box thanks to the Instant Pot, we’re going with homemade.

via Salt and Lavender

13. Beef Bourguignon

Usually this takes hours to prepare, but not in the Instant Pot. In only 30 minutes, you can have a dinner on the table that Julia Child would be proud of with this Beef Bourguignon. 

via The View from Great Island

14. Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls

The only thing better than a burrito is a burrito you don’t have to assemble. These Chicken Burrito Bowls hit the spot and come together in 20 minutes. All of the components—chicken, beans, spices, and even the rice—cook together right in the Instant Pot.

via Damn Delicious

15. Portobello Pot Roast

Pot roast is one of my favorite Instant Pot dinner recipes and this version is completely vegetarian. Hearty vegetables, portobello mushrooms, and potatoes marry with a rich wine-laced sauce to make a delicious, satisfying dinner in 30 minutes. 

via Gimme Some Oven

And there you have it! 15 delicious Instant Pot dinner recipes, easy enough for a weeknight. Which recipe are you most excited to try first? Let us know in the comments below!