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The beauty of Instant Pot dump & go recipes is the simplicity and convenience. “Dump and go” is a cooking method commonly used with the Instant Pot. These are simple recipes where you dump all the ingredients into the Instant Pot, give it a quick stir or mix, and then let the appliance do the work.
We have compiled a collection of dump and go recipes for anyone who want to enjoy homemade meals without spending hours in the kitchen. These recipes are perfect for those busy days when you need a quick and delicious meal without the hassle of extensive prep work. With the Instant Pot’s convenience and efficiency, you can simply dump the ingredients into the pot, set the timer, and let the magic happen.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken – chicken thighs with Garam Masala, cumin, turmeric and a creamy buttery sauce – is a delicious and easy way to make a classic Indian dish.
This Instant Pot Creamy Ziti is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that is quick & easy to make. Enjoy the Italian flavor combination of garlic, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and chopped basil.
This Instant Pot Ham & Beans recipe is the epitome of comfort food – warm, filling, and bursting with flavor. It uses just 5 ingredients and is truly a set-it-and-forget-it meal.
This Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta copycat is so creamy and delicious, made with the original Olive Garden salad dressing, cream cheese and sun dried tomatoes.
Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs is that go-to meal you can make in few minutes that is packed with flavor and all you need is meatballs, canned tomatoes, and some herbs.
Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken is rich and tasty Cajun-inspired dish that combines bourbon with soy sauce and ketchup to make tender pieces of chicken in a sweet and savory sauce.
This instant pot tri tip is fork tender, full of flavor and super easy to make! Throw all your ingredients in the instant pot, set and wait for delicious shredded tri tip deliciousness!
Dump and Go Instant Pot recipes are my go-to on busy weeknights. I appreciate the convenience and simplicity they offer. While there are numerous amazing recipes that fall under this category, some of them do require a few additional steps. That’s precisely where these recipes come in.
Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai
Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a delicious combination of chicken, noodles, and sauce cooked together to taste just like a classic takeout Pad Thai.
Instant Pot Chili Mac combines the bold flavors of chili with elbow macaroni and shredded cheese, all effortlessly prepared in one pot. It's the ultimate comfort food!
Instant Pot Japanese Curry is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender beef chuck roast, aromatic onions, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a savory Japanese curry roux.
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is pure comfort food with penne pasta and a cheesy creamy and delicious buffalo sauce. Best of all it takes less than 40 minutes to make.
Instant Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole has all the flavors of fall and that delicious stuffing we all love, packed with chicken and seasonings to make a hearty and delicious meal.
Instant Pot Turkey Chili is one of our favorite fall recipes to make. It's packed with ground turkey, peppers, tomatoes, beans, and spices and is such a filling and warming meal.
Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup is a quick soup made with chicken, rice, and vegetables, and seasoned with thyme and rosemary. This is one of the simplest and nutritious soups you can make in your pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Pork Chops & Rice is a flavorful dish made with pork chops, seasonings, and fluffy white rice cooked in your Instant Pot for an easy weeknight meal.
This Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta uses a shell pasta and is packed with all the great flavors you expect – mushrooms, green peppers, onions, beef, and Cheez Whiz.
This delicious Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is the ultimate comfort food. It's loaded with potatoes, sausage, onion, garlic, kale, and a touch of cream. It is both incredibly tasty and filling.
This recipe for Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken, using chicken breasts, garlic, ginger, and a few pantry ingredients, makes for a wonderfully savory weeknight meal.
Instant Pot Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful fried rice dish made with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fluffy white rice cooked in your Instant Pot for an easy weeknight meal.
The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. If you don’t have one, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot and the many accessories you can buy for it.
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