The 12 Best Instant Pot One Pot Meals

These 12 Best Instant Pot One Pot Meals are all simple to make and full of flavor. One pot meals are meals that are all prepared in the Instant Pot without using any other pots or appliances. So the entire meal is made in just this one solitary pot! These are great dinner ideas that keep it easy on you and keeps your family asking for more!

If you're hunting for an easy list of recipes to choose from for dinner tonight while you're walking down the grocery aisle or flipping through your grocery ordering app at lunch like me then these recipes are perfect for you.

These Instant Pot One Pot Meals use everyday staples that you can find easily at the grocery store or might already have on hand in your own pantry. They also don't require a bunch of sides unless you want to. Some crusty bread or a sandwich roll is pretty much all you'll need.

There's something for everyone in this list from your pickiest eaters to your best foodie. There are casseroles, sandwiches, soup, and stews so there is plenty to pick from in this great round-up of our 12 best Instant Pot One Pot meals.

INSTANT POT BEEF RICE-A-RONI

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice is an easy 5-ingredient meal that can be on the table in under 30-minutes! This one-pot recipe uses pantry staples that you can mix up with what you have on hand. This dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

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close view of beef rice a roni on spoon in front of bowl

CLASSIC INSTANT POT POT ROAST

Instant Pot Pot Roast

This is the best way to get a tender, melt in your mouth pot roast in a fraction of the time. Instant Pot Pot Roast is super easy and reliable. The ultimate comfort food this pot roast is loaded with flavor, and yields a delicious seasoned gravy to drizzle over the meat and vegetables.

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pot roast on platter with potatoes and carrots

shredded pot roast on platter with root vegetables

EASY INSTANT POT CHEESEBURGER MAC

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

A creamy cheeseburger macaroni pasta recipe that is easy to make in the instant pot, and full of flavor. With the kids out of school this summer this is a great way to have a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Add some mushrooms or broccoli in there for an extra nutritious meal!

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cheeseburger mac in white and orange zig zag bowl

INSTANT POT EGG ROLL IN A BOWL

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delicious low carb that comes together in 30 minutes in one pot! A healthy meal that uses ground chicken or pork with coleslaw mix and Asian seasonings come together for a meal that is just as good as takeout!

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deconstructed egg roll in bowl with chop sticks and egg roll chips

egg roll in a bowl with chop sticks and wonton chips

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TAGINE

Instant Pot Chicken Tagine

A delicious Moroccan chicken stew full of flavorful spices, apricots, and olives. A hearty and filling meal the whole family will love!

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chicken tagine on a bed of rice on white platter

INSTANT POT FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

Instant Pot French Dip

Instant Pot French Dip is a classic comfort food! The Instant Pot makes this recipe easy and perfect each time. Serve this tender flavorful meat on a crusty baguette with melted Provolone cheese for the best sandwich ever. Made with just a few simple ingredients you can easily feed your family or feed a crowd with no problem.

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french dip sandwich being dipped into au jus gravy

French dip sandwich being held over a ramekin of au jus gravy

INSTANT POT CHICKEN PESTO PASTA

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

This pressure cooker pasta recipe features sliced seasoned chicken cooked in no time! Instant Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta cooks in 6 minutes in the pressure cooker with the pasta and is then finished off with your favorite cheese, pesto, and spinach for a complete family meal.

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CHICKEN PESTO PASTA IN BOWL WITH BLACK AND WHITE DESIGNS

INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

This hearty and comforting Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is an easy and delicious one-pot recipe. This humble soup is packed with nutrients and flavor. Done in about 30 minutes add some crusty bread and you're ready to feed a ravenous crowd this tummy filling meal!

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split pea soup in white crocked topped with diced ham

INSTANT POT MEATLOAF

Instant Pot Meatloaf with Italian Roasted Vegetables

A traditional meatloaf loaded with flavor, and Parmesan cheese. Toss in some baby potatoes and carrots with Italian seasoning for a quick complete one pot meal that can be prepared in the Instant Pot or the oven. A great comfort food meal ready to go in under an hour that the whole family will love for dinner over and over again!

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sliced meatloaf on a white plate with roasted potatoes and carrots

MEATLOAF WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS ON WHITE PLATE

INSTANT POT ZITI

Instant Pot Cheesy Ziti (Johnny Marzetti)

A creamy Instant Pot Ziti recipe with a meat sauce loaded with sausage and ground beef this traditionally baked cheesy pasta dish will amaze you with how easy this is to make in the pressure cooker. Crank up your Instant Pot for a quick weeknight meal that's on the table within the hour! A great pasta recipe the whole family will love to eat over and over again!

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INSTANT POT WHOLE CHICKEN

Instant Pot Whole 5-Spice Chicken

Instant Pot Whole Chicken is an easy way to get dinner on the table! Perfectly marinated chicken with an abundance of Asian inspired flavors will be a real weeknight dinner treat for the family!

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roasted whole chicken on white platter surround by orange quarters and fresh rosemary on black background

WHOLE CHICKEN ON PLATE WITH ROSEMARY AND ORANGES

INSTANT POT BEEF STROGANOFF

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is the easiest way to make this classic comfort food. The meat is tender and flavorful nestled in a delicous gravy. You can even make this a one-pot meal by adding in egg noodles at the end.

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beef stroganoff in white bowl with red designs

BEEF STROGANOFF IN RED AND WHITE BOWL NEXT TO GREY LINEN TOWEL

I hope you enjoyed all these Instant Pot One Pot Meals! Be sure to save the recipes for later, and use the recipe card checkboxes to help get everything you need from the grocery store or pantry. If you're looking for some side dishes to go with these meals check out all of our side dishes!

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