25 Easy Instant Pot Recipes (for back to school)

Get dinner on the table the kids will love with these Quick and Easy Instant Pot recipes! 25 recipes to get dinner done quickly, nutritiously, and still taste great. 

1) Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Lentils

This Mac and Cheese is packing lots of fibre and iron thanks to red lentils that completely dissolve during the cooking process (no one will know they’re there! Promise!)

2) Instant Pot Teryaki Chicken and Rice

One pot Instant Pot wonder that will appease all ages!

3) Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Chicken AND Tacos in one! My family would be all over this recipe.

4) Pressure Cooker Meatball Minestrone

This is a flavourful and easy way to work more vegetables into dinner.

5) Porchette-Spiced Pulled Pork

This Porchette-Spiced Pulled Pork is one of my favourites to make on Sunday or Monday and use 3-4 different ways throughout the week. The Pulled pork is “spiced” with lots of rosemary and fennel seed making it perfect to work into a ragu sauce, have a bun, or even add to a hash. It’s not spicy at all (otherwise my kids wouldn’t touch it with a 10-foot pole).

6) Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A wholesome and healthy Instant Pot recipe that allows everyone to build their own soup. This way chips are for dinner AND everyone can top their bowls as they see fit. 7) Instant Pot Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

Chicken breasts, brown rice and vegetables make this easy Instant Pot recipes a true one pot meal.

8) Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Cream Sauce

An easy one pot pasta in a family-friendly sauce. Chop up a ton of spinach to add in at the end for a complete meal. 9) Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee

Chicken, potatoes and veg round out this wholesome and satisfying French Chicken Stew.

10) Instant Pot Vegetarian Taco Pasta

That cheese pull though … YUM! Another great option with vegetables that allows everyone to personalize with various toppings.

11) Quick White Bean and Turkey Chili

Lots of vegetables, white beans (easier for kiddos to digest) and turkey make this a healthy chili option. Get that thermos heated up!

12) Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

It’s back to school which basically equals someone coming home with a cold at some point. Bookmark this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe for all future colds/flus.

13) Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

A family-favourite that makes a big batch and allows for many meals in the week. Use leftovers for burritos, quesadillas, potato hash, or a rice bowl packed with vegetables.

14) Instant Pot Wild Mushroom and Leek Risotto

A great way to work vegetables into a cozy dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.

15) Instant Pot Chili Verde

Reduce and remove the amount of chili peppers to suit your family’s preferences, but this Chili Verde is primarily made up of vegetables and chicken.

16) Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Rub

Easy and healthy pork tenderloin recipe that comes together using ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.

17) Pressure Cooker Boneless Short Ribs

Saucy braised meat to serve over potatoes or cauliflower mash FTW. 18) Weekday Ragu with Veggies

That ragu we all love that tastes like it’s been cooking for hours (thank you Instant Pot!). Packed with vegetables that go undetected by the suspicious eyes of young ones who “dislike” vegetables.

19) Instant Pot Carnitas

Healthy and a great way to whip tacos for Taco Tuesday!

20) Instant Pot Sticky Asian Chicken Thighs

An easy Pressure Cooker chicken thighs recipe that is sure to be an instant crowd-pleaser.

21) Instant Pot Mango Chicken Curry

Packed with vegetables, this one pot meal is a great option for mango loving kids. (Skip the cayenne if spicy food is an issue).

22) Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff 

Always a family-loving dish, this Beef Stroganoff is sure to be a hit.

23) Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Only a handful of ingredients stand between you and this Instant Pot revamped Chicken Alfredo. 24) Instant Pot Steak Soup

This cozy beef soup recipe is going to see some action after rainy soccer practices or time on the ice. 25) Pressure Cooker Chicken Casserole

With lots of kale and white beans, this healthy casserole is a great recipe to have when we need to hit reset.

Enjoy! xo