dinner Archives - Pressure Cooking Today™ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/tag/dinner/ The Best Instant Pot Recipes / Easy Pressure Cooker Recipes for the Electric Pressure Cooker Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:22:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Roundup: 45 Thanksgiving recipes you can make in an Instant Pot https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-thanksgiving-recipes/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-thanksgiving-recipes/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:59:27 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=3559 Pressure cook your Thanksgiving dinner to make it easier and faster than ever! These Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes are the comforting and delicious classic foods your family loves, but made in a fraction of the time.    Did you know you can use your Instant Pot to make all the Thanksgiving classics, from Tender Turkey Breast […]

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Pressure cook your Thanksgiving dinner to make it easier and faster than ever! These Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes are the comforting and delicious classic foods your family loves, but made in a fraction of the time.   

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Did you know you can use your Instant Pot to make all the Thanksgiving classics, from Tender Turkey Breast to Pumpkin Pie and everything in between?

Whether you’re bringing a dish, hosting family, or just keeping things small this year, turn to your Instant Pot to make the best Thanksgiving recipes!

If you’re cooking for a smaller crowd—or even just for two—your Instant Pot can help you all of make your must-have Thanksgiving foods while keeping portions smaller.

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Butternut Squash Pasta https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/butternut-squash-pasta/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/butternut-squash-pasta/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:30:10 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=47002 Instant Pot Butternut Squash Pasta, with chicken breasts, almonds, and mozzarella, has a creamy sauce that's a great alternative to tomato sauce.

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This Instant Pot Chicken and Butternut Squash Pasta recipe is an ultra-creamy, cheesy, and savory pasta dinner topped with toasted almonds and lemon zest for a family favorite dinner.

A bowl filled with Instant Pot butternut squash pasta, topped with slivered almonds, basil, and lemon.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This protein-packed one-pot dinner uses frozen butternut squash to make a creamy alternative to tomato sauce. Best of all, the squash, pasta, and chicken all cook in the same pot at the same time, so you can get dinner on the table quick!

We’ve been making pasta in the Instant Pot and have perfected the formula for perfectly cooked Instant Pot pasta that cooks at the same time as the chicken, and this dish is no different. 

We love making creamy pasta dishes in the Instant Pot on a chilly night, and we hope your family will love this squash pasta as much as ours. 

This is one of our new favorite Instant Pot pasta recipes with chicken. If you’re looking for more, try our Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta, Lemon Basil Chicken with Egg Noodles, or Weeknight Chicken Piccata.

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Thai-Inspired Chicken Wraps | Instant Pot Recipe https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/thai-chicken-burritto/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/thai-chicken-burritto/#comments Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:29:32 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=1312 Chicken and rice in a Thai peanut sauce served burrito style with salsa and sour cream. If you've never tried Thai food, this recipe is a good place to start. 

I adapted this recipe for the pressure cooker from a 2007 Pillsbury Bake-off recipe Thai Chicken Burritos. It's a super easy, super quick recipe, especially if your chicken is already cooked.

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These flavor-packed Instant Pot Thai Chicken Wraps are made with lean chicken breasts, dried spices, a touch of brown sugar, and creamy peanut sauce. An easy pressure cooker dinner!

Instant Pot Thai chicken wraps stacked on a plate with lettuce and carrots

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is one of our go-to dinners when we’re craving take-out but want to keep things simple at home. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a just-spicy-enough Thai-inspired peanut sauce with rice, all wrapped in a thin tortilla.

This easy recipe was one of the very first Instant Pot recipes we posted here at Pressure Cooking Today.

This is one of our favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes made with lean chicken breast, fluffy white rice, and peanut sauce. We love to serve it with fresh fruits and veggies.

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Shredded Beef Enchiladas | Instant Pot recipe https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-shredded-beef-enchiladas/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-shredded-beef-enchiladas/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2023 02:46:41 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=3886 These Instant Pot shredded beef enchiladas are made with tender, juicy beef chuck roast, flour tortillas, and melted Mexican cheese.

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These Instant Pot Shredded Beef Enchiladas feature tender and juicy beef wrapped in soft flour tortillas in a just-spicy-enough sauce with melty Mexican cheese.

A close-up, horizontal photo of two beef enchiladas, one with a bite taken out so you can see the shredded beef, garnished with sour cream and tomato salsa with shredded lettuce, rice, and lime.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These are a family favorite any time of year, thanks to delicious shredded Instant Pot beef, lots of cheese and a delicious sauce that’s not too spicy and kid-friendly.

We’ve been making shredded beef in the Instant Pot for years, and found the perfect ingredients for a flavorful enchilada sauce for this recipe. 

This is one of our go-to Instant Pot beef recipes because it’s so versatile. If you like tacos, burrito bowls, or Mexican-inspired salads, you’ll be making this shredded beef on repeat!

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Instant Pot Greek Pork https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/greek-tacos/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/greek-tacos/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2023 04:24:51 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=3336 Tender chunks of seasoned Greek pork—no grill required! Braised in lemon juice and spices, and add your favorite Greek sides like lemon rice, pita, or homemade tzatziki.

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This easy Instant Pot Greek Pork has all of the flavors of Greek Souvlaki, but without the grill. Serve it with our simple tzatziki sauce with yogurt and cucumbers for a crowd-pleasing dinner during the week or for a party!

Two side-by-side serving ideas for the greek pork. On the left, a bowl of lemon rice with Greek pork topped with tzatziki sauce and lemon wedges, placed in front of an Instant Pot; and on the right, another plate with with Greek pork, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce in a pita bread made into a Greek taco.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is a great one-pot pork recipe that’s juicy, tender and packed with fresh Greek flavors. You can serve it on pita, on a salad, over rice—the options are endless. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly!

One of my family’s favorite meals is Greek Souvlaki. I decided it would be fun to make a pressure cooker version for the months when I don’t feel like going outside in the cold and grilling.

This is one of our favorite Instant Pot pork recipes. We love Greek flavors, and if you do too, be sure to try our Greek Beef Tacos, Instant Pot Hummus, and Creamy Lemon Rice (which also tastes great with this pork!)

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Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole | Instant Pot recipe https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-stuffed-green-pepper-casserole/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-stuffed-green-pepper-casserole/#comments Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:07:59 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=7100 Make the easiest Instant Pot Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole with beef, rice, vegetables, and a gooey melted cheese crust.

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Instant Pot Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole is so much easier than traditional stuffed peppers, featuring all of your favorite flavors—a cheesy top, tender white rice, lean ground beef, and a savory tomato sauce! 

Instant Pot stuffed green pepper casserole served in a white bowl, with a roll, green bell pepper in the background.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This pressure cooker recipe is so much easier than making individual stuffed peppers, but you still get all of the delicious flavors and textures from the original dish. Even better, you can get it on your table quickly .

My sweet friend Genene helped refine her family-favorite recipe to make it quicker and easier in the pressure cooker.

Since then, it’s become one of our favorites, so we included it in our first cookbook, the Electric Pressure Cooking Cookbook (published in 2017). Over the years, we’ve kept tweaking the recipe, so we thought we’d give this post a good update with our latest cooking methods, so you can make the best green pepper casserole at home.

This is one of our most popular Instant Pot recipes with ground beef, right up there with Easy Ground Beef Tacos and American Chop Suey (Beefaroni)

If you’re looking for a traditional stuffed pepper recipe, we also have you covered with this great stuffed pepper meal!

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Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs | Instant Pot Recipe https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/sweet-and-sour-country-style-ribs/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/sweet-and-sour-country-style-ribs/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:48:16 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=2628 Make Instant Pot sweet and sour ribs with boneless pork ribs, pineapple, and soy sauce for a Hawaiian-inspired dinner.

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These Instant Pot Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs are flavored with pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce for a punchy, tangy dish the entire family will love. 

Instant Pot sweet and sour country style ribs served on a white plate with rice, and a serving bowl with more ribs in the background.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is an easy and crowd-pleasing recipe that’s sweet, tangy, salty, and savory. It’s great for feeding a crowd and you can easily make it ahead of time.

I adapted it for the pressure cooker to ensure that the ribs cook up tender, with just the right amount of liquid for juicy ribs and a spoonable sauce.

We always serve these tangy ribs with fresh pineapple, steamed veggies, and rice for a complete dinner. You can make foolproof rice in the Instant Pot using this recipe for white rice or this one for brown rice.

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Rigatoni alla Vodka | Easy Instant Pot Pasta https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/rigatoni-pasta/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/rigatoni-pasta/#comments Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:15:20 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=46195 This Instant Pot Rigatoni with Sausage recipe is an instant crowd pleaser full of ground pork, dried herbs, and creamy vodka sauce.

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This is the best Instant Pot Pasta Alla Vodka with rigatoni, ground pork, vodka sauce, and a bit of spice. Try this one-pot pasta recipe for dinner tonight. 

A close up of Instant Pot Rigatoni pasta with sausage in a white bowl topped with cheese and fresh basil.

We love cooking one-pot meals like rigatoni bolognese in the Instant Pot. Since we’ve perfected how to cook pasta in a pressure cooker, we had to beef it up with a meaty, savory sauce like this. 

This is a delicious and super easy Instant Pot pasta recipe that the entire family will love. Serve up this easy rigatoni pasta with a side of garlic bread or a green salad for a well-rounded meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This shortcut one-pot recipe is rich in flavor and totally satisfying, thanks to plenty of ground pork. It’s kid-approved, stores well for leftovers, and you can easily change up the ingredients to use what you have on hand.

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Chicken Tinga Enchiladas https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-chicken-tinga/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-chicken-tinga/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:40:16 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=4508 Chicken Tinga features chicken breast in a simple and flavorful tomato-chipotle sauce, wrapped up in a flour tortilla and served enchilada style

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Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Enchiladas features tender chicken breast braised in a spicy, smoky tomato sauce, served enchilada style in flour tortillas with plenty of melty cheese and your favorite toppings.

horizontal photo of a white plate with Chicken Tinga wrapped up in a flour tortilla and topped with melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, and two avocado slices. On the upper left of the plate is mashed black beans and chips and the lower right features green rice with an avocado wedge and a cilantro garnish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This chicken enchilada recipe has it all: juicy chicken, beans veggies, a flavor-packed sauce, and of course, melty cheese. And it comes together in your Instant Pot for a low-maintenance, freezer-friendly meal.

We’ve been making this hearty chicken enchilada recipe for family dinners for years, and we think you’ll love it as much as we do!

It has all of the elements of a great meal, and it’s worth the little bit of extra time it takes to make your own tinga (chipotle-tomato sauce). 

We always serve these enchiladas with our Instant Pot Green Rice, which has a creamy avocado sauce. Not a fan of avocados? Try our Cilantro Lime Rice or our Shortcut Salsa Rice.

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Creamy Instant Pot Lemon Pasta https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/macaroni-in-a-lemon-cream-sauce/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/macaroni-in-a-lemon-cream-sauce/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:36:00 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=3287 This Instant Pot Lemon Pasta is a quick and easy meatless meal that features a vibrant, creamy sauce made with cream cheese, condensed milk, and fresh lemon. 

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This Instant Pot Lemon Pasta is a quick and easy meatless meal that features a vibrant, creamy sauce made with cream cheese, evaporated milk, and fresh lemon. 

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This is a bright and adult take on macaroni and cheese with a simple addition of lemon. It’s a family-favorite dinner that comes together in one pot and less than 20 minutes.  ffdab9

We’ve been perfecting this lemon mac and cheese recipe in the Instant Pot for years. It’s a go-to for our family, and kids of all ages love it. 

This fantastic Instant Pot pasta recipe has a silky smooth and rich sauce. Serve it with a Quick Asian Spinach Salad Recipe from Barbara Bakes or Instant Pot Green Beans to add some fresh green to your plate. 

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