5 of the Easiest Instant Pot Chicken Dinners for Busy Nights

I could write a book about all the reasons why I love my Instant Pot and with all of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. But today, I will give you my top 5 easy chicken recipes to make in your Instant Pot that are perfect for busy nights. Each of these recipes require minimal effort on your part which will make dinnertime entirely stress-free.  Plus, each of these recipes are 100% kid-approved, simple, and super tasty.

Check out 5 of the BEST Instant Pot Chicken Dinners. You can also watch me take you through this recipes with this YouTube video.

1. Instant Pot Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

Our home loves chicken alfredo, and I especially love making fettucine chicken alfredo in the Instant Pot because it only takes me about 20-minutes. This recipe is creamy, easy, and delicious.

2. Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein

This Instant Pot Chicken Lo-Mein recipe is a great chicken dinner because it is so versatile.  You can easily modify the recipe to the ingredients you have on-hand and everyone’s preferences.  It will be a new favorite in your home!

3. Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches

This easy Mississippi Chicken sandwich recipe is a really awesome dinner for busy nights. All you will need to do is prepare this dinner in your Instant Pot, then everyone else can make it into a sandwich whenever they want. It’s a big win for the whole family.

4. Chicken Burrito Bowls (or Tacos)

Chicken Burrito Bowls are quick, fun, easy and versatile. I don’t typically add the green chilies, since my kids can’t handle too much heat. But this one is so easy because you likely have all the ingredients on hand! I also love using my homemade taco seasoning with this one.

5. Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This instant pot chicken gnocchi soup has become a quick and fun favorite in our home. You can enjoy this soup anytime of the year. The best part is that it only takes about 5 minutes to prepare and then the instant pot does the hard work!

Final Thoughts

Chicken is always a good option for dinner. There are so many different meals you can make with chicken and it is so much healthier than other meats. Plus, with my handy instant pot I can make clean-eating and yummy dinners in the matter of minutes. The clean-up is always easy, and as you saw with these awesome chicken instant pot dinner ideas, it doesn’t take much effort to whip up a tasty dinner that everyone will enjoy. And a bonus, it doesn’t heat up my house the way my stove or oven would. My Instant Pot has changed the way I cook and think about dinner.

What do you love about your instant pot? Which of these 5 meals are you making for dinner tonight?

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