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May 28, 2020

Top 10 Instant Pot Summer One Pot Meals

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If you’re not a fan of cooking in the summertime make it easy on yourself with these Instant Pot summer one pot meals. All of your dinner is cooked quickly in one pot, your Instant Pot.

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Related: 10 Fresh And Healthy Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

Top 10 Instant Pot Summer One Pot Meals

It’s going to be 93ยฐ F here tomorrow. I’m not ready for those hot summer temps. As the weather warms up my desire to cook goes down. But alas, my family still needs dinner every night. If you’re like me here are some summer one pot meals that will help you get through the summer. I love one pot meals and especially when they are made in the Instant Pot. No more turning on the hot stove and heating up your kitchen!

#1: Instant Pot Smoked Sausage Country Boil

A one pot meal with tender red potatoes, sweet corn, fresh green beans and smoked sausage. A perfect summer meal with tons of flavor.

Instant Pot Country Boil

Instant Pot Smoked Sausage Country Boil--A one pot meal with tender red potatoes, sweet corn, fresh green beans and smoked sausage. A perfect summer meal with tons of flavor.

#2: Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls

The tastiest garlic sesame sauce coats ground beef (or ground chicken or turkey) and is tossed together with cabbage and fried wontons. This recipe is inspired by Chinese egg rolls but itโ€™s given a fresher spin.

Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls

Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls--The tastiest garlic sesame sauce coats ground beef (or ground chicken or turkey) and is tossed together with cabbage and fried wontons. This recipe is inspired by chinese egg rolls but it's given a fresher spin.

#3: Instant Pot Greek Spaghetti

This spaghetti is not what youโ€™re used to! It has a Greek flare with lemon, feta, cucumber, yogurt, tomatoes and more. This is a perfect summer dinner that is bursting with flavor.

Instant Pot Greek-style Spaghetti

Instant Pot Greek Spaghetti--this spaghetti is not what you're used to! It has a Greek flare with lemon, feta, cucumber, yogurt, tomatoes and more. This is a perfect summer dinner that is bursting with flavor.

#4: Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa And Black Beans

Flavorful quinoa with salsa, black beans and sliced avocado. A fast and easy meatless meal or an amazing side dish.

Instant Pot Quinoa and Black Beans

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans--flavorful quinoa with salsa, black beans and sliced avocado. A fast and easy meatless meal or an amazing side dish.

#5: Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

The most tender bites of well seasoned chicken stirred in with curly al dente pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. A fresh and bright summer pasta dish that takes minutes to make in your electric pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta--the most tender bites of well seasoned chicken stirred in with curly al dente pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. A fresh and bright summer pasta dish that takes minutes to make in your electric pressure cooker.

#6: Instant Pot Chicken Salad

Chicken is pressure cooked and then tossed with the best chicken salad dressing to make a fantastic topping for a bed of lettuce, a bun or croissant.

Instant Pot Chicken Salad

Instant Pot Chicken Salad Sandwich--chicken is pressure cooked quickly and then tossed with the best chicken salad dressing to make a fantastic topping for a bed of lettuce, a bun or croissant.ย 

#7: Instant Pot Garlic Herb Pork Chops And Green Beans

This one pot meal can be made in minutes. The pork chops and green beans are full of rich buttery herb flavors. Serve as is for a low-carb meal or serve with your favorite starch (potatoes, rice or noodles).

Instant Pot Garlic Pork Chops and Green Beans

Instant Pot Garlic Herb Pork Chops and Green Beans--this one pot meal can be made in minutes. The pork chops and green beans are full of rich buttery herb flavors. Serve as is for a low-carb meal or serve with your favorite starch (potatoes, rice or noodles).ย 

#8: Instant Pot Greek Chicken Rice Bowls

Brown rice and chicken are tossed with a lemon juice, olive oil, fresh garlic and vinegar dressing. Diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion and feta cheese are stirred into the rice to complete the one pot meal.

Instant Pot Greek Chicken Rice Bowls

Instant Pot Greek Chicken Rice Bowls--brown rice and chicken are tossed with a lemon juice, olive oil, fresh garlic and vinegar dressing. Diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion and feta cheese are stirred into the rice to complete the one pot meal.ย 

#9: Instant Pot Cajun Sausage, Potatoes And Green Beans

A quick and easy one pot meal of cajun-style andouille sausage, quartered red potatoes, fresh green beans and sliced mushrooms. Drizzle the buttery broth over the potatoes for maximum flavor.

Instant Pot Cajun Sausage and Green Beans

Instant Pot Cajun Sausage, Potatoes and Green Beans--a quick and easy one pot meal of cajun-style andouille sausage, quartered red potatoes, fresh green beans and sliced mushrooms. Drizzle the buttery broth over the potatoes for maximum flavor.ย 

#10: Instant Pot Zucchini Linguine

Al dente pasta is stirred together with fresh zucchini, tender chicken bites, yogurt, garlic and cheddar. A simple summer recipe that is so delicious and can be made quickly in your electric pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Zucchini Linguine

Instant Pot Zucchini Linguine--al dente pasta is stirred together with fresh zucchini, tender chicken bites, yogurt, garlic and cheddar. A simple summer recipe that is so delicious and can be made quickly in your electric pressure cooker.

Honorable Mentions:

And just because I couldn’t choose only 10 Instant Pot summer one pot meals here are 6 more! (picture below)

#11: Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad–my daughter and I LOVE this one

#12: Instant Pot Sausage Rice–when one man made this recipe he said, “Karen I love you.”

#13: Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie Casserole–an easy casserole version of the dish your mom used to make.

#14: Instant Pot Chicken and Asparagus–a healthy but filling dinner with one of the best veggies around!

#15: Instant Pot Chicken Spinach Parmesan Orzo–-simple meal with great flavors.

#16: Instant Pot Doritos Taco Salad–taco salad with your favorite chips on top…you don’t even have to defrost the meat.

See ALL my summer Instant Pot recipes here.

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collage of one pot meals

*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

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8 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Collections, Instant Pot, Summer Tagged With: one pot meal

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  1. judy henderson says

    July 18, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    I love love love the Cajun sausage and green beans!! Winner winner

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    • Karen says

      July 20, 2020 at 11:44 am

      Yay! Me too!

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  2. Angela says

    June 4, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    I have made 4 of these recipes so far and everyone (picky teens) have liked them and asked for seconds! Canโ€™t wait to make the rest of these recipes.

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    • Karen says

      June 4, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      YAYYYYYY

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  3. Maggie says

    May 30, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Pressure cook and Manual are the same function, hope that helps!

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  4. Donna Lucero says

    May 29, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    On my instant pot doesnโ€™t have pressure cooker on it

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    • Karen says

      May 30, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Hi Donna, what kind of Instant pot is it? Is it a Gem? If so that is not a pressure cooker but a slow cooker.

      Reply
      • Eva says

        July 23, 2020 at 7:14 am

        My Instant pot does not have Pressure Cooker on it,but it does have manual on older models,and that is what you use in place of Pressure !

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