17 Classic Dinners Made Easier in the Instant Pot®

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You can almost always count on cheesy chicken and rice to be a weeknight winner—and when it only takes 35 minutes (tops) to put it on the table, you know you’ve found yourself a true dinnertime hero! Not only is this recipe ready in a snap, it also comes together with just five simple ingredients, making it one of our most stress-free meals ever.

You can almost always count on cheesy chicken and rice to be a weeknight winner—and when it only takes 35 minutes (tops) to put it on the table, you know you’ve found yourself a true dinnertime hero! Not only is this recipe ready in a snap, it also comes together with just five simple ingredients, making it one of our most stress-free meals ever.

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This extra-easy dinner-starter can be used for sandwiches, soups, tacos and so much more! All you have to do is throw five simple ingredients together, cook it up in your Instant Pot® and use it in your favorite dishes all week long. Pillsbury fan LorraineC68 says, “We made this the other day and we ate pulled pork sandwiches, pork tacos and pork stir fry! Everything was delicious! It was so nice having the protein already to go!”

This extra-easy dinner-starter can be used for sandwiches, soups, tacos and so much more! All you have to do is throw five simple ingredients together, cook it up in your Instant Pot® and use it in your favorite dishes all week long. Pillsbury fan LorraineC68 says, “We made this the other day and we ate pulled pork sandwiches, pork tacos and pork stir fry! Everything was delicious! It was so nice having the protein already to go!”

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This flavor-loaded dish just screams “lazy Sunday night dinner”! Chili powder, chopped onions, fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, black beans and green chiles bring an irresistible Tex-Mex flavor to this hands-off meal that will have the whole family asking for more.

This flavor-loaded dish just screams “lazy Sunday night dinner”! Chili powder, chopped onions, fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, black beans and green chiles bring an irresistible Tex-Mex flavor to this hands-off meal that will have the whole family asking for more.

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Pot pie in the Instant Pot®? Yes, it’s possible and yes, it’s delicious! This kitchen-tested recipe has been perfected just for that handy gadget of yours, and with a little shortcut from our scrumptious Pillsbury® pie crust, this one-of-a-kind meal is ready without a fuss.

Pot pie in the Instant Pot®? Yes, it’s possible and yes, it’s delicious! This kitchen-tested recipe has been perfected just for that handy gadget of yours, and with a little shortcut from our scrumptious Pillsbury® pie crust, this one-of-a-kind meal is ready without a fuss.

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Not only does the Instant Pot® make cooking dinner a snap, it also makes cleanup a breeze. This 25-minute recipe is stress-free and perfect for busy weeknights. Pillsbury fan mustardpatches says, “Everyone who tried this dish, really enjoyed it! It was easy to make and clean up was minimal.”

Not only does the Instant Pot® make cooking dinner a snap, it also makes cleanup a breeze. This 25-minute recipe is stress-free and perfect for busy weeknights. Pillsbury fan mustardpatches says, “Everyone who tried this dish, really enjoyed it! It was easy to make and clean up was minimal.”

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Loaded potatoes aren’t just a side anymore! Serve this spud-filled dish for the main course and the whole family will be impressed. We’ll walk your through the simple recipe instructions step by step for an extra-cozy weeknight meal that’s delicious enough to become a new dinnertime favorite.

Loaded potatoes aren’t just a side anymore! Serve this spud-filled dish for the main course and the whole family will be impressed. We’ll walk your through the simple recipe instructions step by step for an extra-cozy weeknight meal that’s delicious enough to become a new dinnertime favorite.

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Skip the Italian takeout tonight: You can cook up a restaurant-quality meal right in your own home! This super-easy twist on spaghetti bolognese will have everyone requesting that you make it again and again—and it’s so easy that you won’t even mind whipping it up that often.

Skip the Italian takeout tonight: You can cook up a restaurant-quality meal right in your own home! This super-easy twist on spaghetti bolognese will have everyone requesting that you make it again and again—and it’s so easy that you won’t even mind whipping it up that often.

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It’s true: You really can cook a whole chicken in your Instant Pot®. No need to be intimidated: Our extra-easy recipe steps will walk you through everything you need to know to achieve a tender and juicy dinner that gives you full bragging rights.

It’s true: You really can cook a whole chicken in your Instant Pot®. No need to be intimidated: Our extra-easy recipe steps will walk you through everything you need to know to achieve a tender and juicy dinner that gives you full bragging rights.

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All of the hearty stew flavors you love meld together in your Instant Pot® for a cozy beef dinner that’s ready in a fraction of the time you’d spend making the traditional recipe. Pillsbury fan PageTurner56 says, “It cooked in half the stove top time and there was less mess to clean up. This is a winner around!”

All of the hearty stew flavors you love meld together in your Instant Pot® for a cozy beef dinner that’s ready in a fraction of the time you’d spend making the traditional recipe. Pillsbury fan PageTurner56 says, “It cooked in half the stove top time and there was less mess to clean up. This is a winner around!”

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All you need are three basic ingredients to throw this meal-starter together. From tacos to burritos to salads and more, this mouthwatering recipe will come in handy for whatever your family is craving. Start with a packet of taco seasoning to add flavor to the chicken, top with salsa and let your Instant Pot® do the rest of the work for this hands-off dinner.

All you need are three basic ingredients to throw this meal-starter together. From tacos to burritos to salads and more, this mouthwatering recipe will come in handy for whatever your family is craving. Start with a packet of taco seasoning to add flavor to the chicken, top with salsa and let your Instant Pot® do the rest of the work for this hands-off dinner.

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Put a comforting meal on the table in no time with this speedy meatloaf recipe. This flavor-packed dinner is easily made by mixing scrumptious ingredients like bread crumbs, onions and Worcestershire sauce with a pound of ground beef and forming the meaty combination into a small loaf. Place in your Instant Pot® with a layer of foil and let the handy kitchen appliance do the rest of the work for you!

Put a comforting meal on the table in no time with this speedy meatloaf recipe. This flavor-packed dinner is easily made by mixing scrumptious ingredients like bread crumbs, onions and Worcestershire sauce with a pound of ground beef and forming the meaty combination into a small loaf. Place in your Instant Pot® with a layer of foil and let the handy kitchen appliance do the rest of the work for you!

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This super-simple recipe is proof that chicken and dumplings don’t need to be complicated. With a little help from your Instant Pot®, you can have a cozy homecooked meal on the table in just over a half an hour. Pillsbury fan Suzie33 says, “My brother-in-law made this for our family last week and oh my gosh: I am not even kidding—this is the best chicken and dumplings I’ve ever had in my life, including in good restaurants! I went straight to the store and got myself an Instant Pot® for my kids to give me for Christmas, and I can’t wait to make this as my first dish.”

This super-simple recipe is proof that chicken and dumplings don’t need to be complicated. With a little help from your Instant Pot®, you can have a cozy homecooked meal on the table in just over a half an hour. Pillsbury fan Suzie33 says, “My brother-in-law made this for our family last week and oh my gosh: I am not even kidding—this is the best chicken and dumplings I’ve ever had in my life, including in good restaurants! I went straight to the store and got myself an Instant Pot® for my kids to give me for Christmas, and I can’t wait to make this as my first dish.”

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Now you can enjoy a tender, flavorful pot roast without spending all day making it! This roast is done in less than 2 hours and is loaded with all of the beefy flavors your family loves in the traditional recipe. Despite the quick cook time, each meat and veggie-filled bite comes out juicy and delicious—as if you’d been slow-cooking it all afternoon!

Now you can enjoy a tender, flavorful pot roast without spending all day making it! This roast is done in less than 2 hours and is loaded with all of the beefy flavors your family loves in the traditional recipe. Despite the quick cook time, each meat and veggie-filled bite comes out juicy and delicious—as if you’d been slow-cooking it all afternoon!

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This kid-friendly dinner comes together in no time and it packs a delicious flavor that goes above and beyond anything you’ll get in a box. Three types of cheese and a tiny bit of Dijon mustard give this ultra-tasty dish an extra boost of flavor. This is one 30-minute weeknight meal the little ones will gobble right up.

This kid-friendly dinner comes together in no time and it packs a delicious flavor that goes above and beyond anything you’ll get in a box. Three types of cheese and a tiny bit of Dijon mustard give this ultra-tasty dish an extra boost of flavor. This is one 30-minute weeknight meal the little ones will gobble right up.

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Get ready to add a new recipe to the family-favorite hall of fame! This super-creamy dinner packs a delicious cheesy, pesto-infused flavor that you won’t be able to get enough of. Pillsbury fan crowleye1357 says, “Made this last night and I think it will be my family's new favorite recipe! This was so delicious, it's hard to believe it was so quick and easy to make!”

Get ready to add a new recipe to the family-favorite hall of fame! This super-creamy dinner packs a delicious cheesy, pesto-infused flavor that you won’t be able to get enough of. Pillsbury fan crowleye1357 says, “Made this last night and I think it will be my family's new favorite recipe! This was so delicious, it's hard to believe it was so quick and easy to make!”

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If you weren’t quite sold on the capabilities of your Instant Pot®, this impressive-but-easy turkey breast recipe might just put you over the edge. Simple herbs like dried thyme leaves and sage give this dish an incomparable flavor—and it only takes four simple steps to achieve this scrumptious masterpiece.

If you weren’t quite sold on the capabilities of your Instant Pot®, this impressive-but-easy turkey breast recipe might just put you over the edge. Simple herbs like dried thyme leaves and sage give this dish an incomparable flavor—and it only takes four simple steps to achieve this scrumptious masterpiece.

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Speedy, easy and extra-cheesy—this effortless soup comes together without a fuss and will have the whole family going back for more. Pillsbury fan Abncolumbus says, “I made this tonight in my Instant Pot® and WOW! So easy, so quick and so delicious.”

Speedy, easy and extra-cheesy—this effortless soup comes together without a fuss and will have the whole family going back for more. Pillsbury fan Abncolumbus says, “I made this tonight in my Instant Pot® and WOW! So easy, so quick and so delicious.”