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Quick & Flavorful Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Days

By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 7/10/25Updated: 7/10/25

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From hearty dinners to satisfying soups and easy pasta dishes, these Instant Pot recipes take the stress out of mealtime. Minimal prep, fast cook times, and big flavor—perfect for weeknights!

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  • Instant Pot Frozen Drumsticks
  • Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
  • Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders
  • Shredded Chicken Nachos
  • Instant Pot Spaghetti 

Instant Pot Frozen Drumsticks

Baked chicken drumsticks on a plate with broccoli and mashed potatoes. this …
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The easiest way to make frozen drumsticks in the Instant Pot. This 4-ingredient recipe is a crowd-pleaser with all ages. Detailed instructions on how to cook from fresh or straight from frozen!

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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Imagine making fall-off-the-bone ribs in under an hour! It’s possible with this amazing Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs recipe. Get ready to make tender, sticky, caramelized ribs in no time.

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders

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With only 5 main ingredients, you’ll have these Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders on the table in less than 20 minutes! They are the perfect, healthy weeknight meal for adults and kids alike. Freezing instructions included.

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Shredded Chicken Nachos

Shredded chicken nachos on a baking sheet.
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Whether it’s game day, a family gathering, or a simple dinner, nothing beats a plate of loaded Shredded Chicken Nachos. These party nachos are piled high with juicy, flavorful shredded chicken that’s easy to make and versatile enough to adapt to your favorite cooking method (4 ways!).

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Instant Pot Spaghetti 

Instant Pot spaghetti with meat being served straight from the Instant Pot.
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Only a few simple ingredients make up this whole wheat Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe that your family will love. You’ll have a nutritious dinner done in about 45 minutes and will only dirty up one pot! You can make it with or without our optional meat sauce (delicious!).

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Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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