10+ Instant Pot Summer Dinners to Beat the Heat
The Instant Pot is my summer dinner secret. No standing over a stove, no heating up the kitchen, and no sacrificing flavor! These easy recipes are perfect for busy nights, last-minute plans, or anytime you want a meal that feels fresh and satisfying without the sweat.
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl (One-Pot!)
Let’s make a feel-good version of our favorite takeout! A true one-pot wonder, this easy Instant Pot chicken burrito bowl recipe features hearty chicken + tender rice along with beans and corn, and is a perfect dump-and-go, one-pot option for busy weeknights, or meal prep!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), rice, chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, canned black beans, corn, cumin, mild chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice and salt.
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Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder
Flavorful and super nourishing, this Instant Pot chicken corn chowder is a simple one-pot meal everyone will love. Naturally dairy-free and can easily be made vegetarian & vegan, too!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), chicken broth, olive oil, onion, turmeric, russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, coconut milk, white wine vinegar, garlic cloves and salt.
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Instant Pot Loaded Mexican Chicken Soup
Super fresh and packed with flavor, Instant Pot Loaded Mexican Chicken Soup in a one-pot dinner you’ll want to make again and again. A gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30 recipe.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), tomato sauce, zucchini, chicken stock, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, onion, garlic powder, cumin, mild chili powder, olive oil and salt.
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Easy Instant Pot Turkey Tacos
These Easy Instant Pot Turkey Tacos combine ground turkey meat with tomato sauce and simple spices for an easy prep taco filling. Make tonight taco night!
Ingredients: ground turkey, chicken stock, tomato paste, olive oil, mild chili powder and other spices
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Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder (Crockpot, Instant Pot, Stovetop!)
Light, nourishing, and bursting with flavor this Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder makes for an easy weeknight dinner or for anytime. Can easily be made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), baby potatoes, celery, cauliflower, onion, chicken stock, coconut milk (or cream), lemon juice, turmeric and other seasonings
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Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup (paleo, whole30, dairy-free, vegan)
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup comes together in a matter of minutes and is creamy, dreamy, sweet and savory. Say hello to your new favorite paleo, whole30, vegan soup recipe!
Ingredients: cashews, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, stock, and salt.
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3-Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
The easiest, most delicious, crazy simple recipe, 3-Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes is your new go-to for weeknight cooking.Everything cooks at once, so dinner’s done in minutes! Gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, paleo, and Whole30 friendly.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), salsa, Russet potatoes and salt.
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Instant Pot Peach Chicken & Basil
Full of fresh summer flavors and ready in a matter of minutes, Instant Pot Peach Chicken & Basil is just the thing for a simple, nourishing dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), peaches, chicken stock, olive oil, onion, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fresh basil and salt.
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Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Enchilada Chicken
This 5-Ingredient Enchilada Chicken is one of my favorite easy instant pot dinner recipes (perfect for beginners!)
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), tomato sauce, water, onions, cumin, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
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Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken is a real food, dairy-free twist on the classic dip we know & love! Creamy, dreamy, packed with protein, and bursting with flavor, this simple recipe is sure to become a new, easy weeknight dinner staple.
Spinach Artichoke Dip fan? You'll love this slow cooker spinach artichoke dip recipe (it's vegetarian & dairy free too!)
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Instant Pot Whole Chicken
This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is the easiest way to get a chicken dinner on the table. You won't believe how juicy, flavorful and easy this 5-ingredient recipe is
Ingredients: whole chicken, onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chicken stock and salt.
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Summer Instant Pot Peach Chicken & Basil
Full of fresh summer flavors and ready in a matter of minutes, Instant Pot Peach Chicken & Basil is just the thing for a simple, nourishing dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 large white or yellow onion, very thinly sliced
- 4 peaches, no need to peel, sliced, divided
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, divided
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup tightly packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Hot sauce to taste, optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to an electric pressure cooker. Turn to saute, add the onion and ¼ teaspoon salt and saute for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 sliced peaches, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, garlic, chicken stock, chicken, and remaining ¾ teaspoon salt to the pressure cooker.
- Secure the lid, select the manual setting, and set it to high pressure for 15 minutes.
- When the pressure cooker timer is done, quick release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken, and shred or chop into bite sized pieces. Add back to the pressure cooker, along with the remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic, stirring to combine with the sauce. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
- Serve the chicken and sauce topped with 2 sliced peaches, a sprinkling of basil, and hot sauce to taste.
Notes
- This recipe produces a lot of juice/sauce. You can use it all, or strain most of the chicken and discard any sauce you don’t want to use.
- Want to make this one in the Crockpot? Check out this Slow Cooker Peach Chicken recipe.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 (of 6), Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Sodium: 622mg, Potassium: 757mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 425IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
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