Sometimes youre up forgetting chef-y in the kitchen.

Other times, not so much.

Thats why Instant Pot dinners are such a lifesaver.

Sheet pan of chicken nachos

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TheInstant Potgets rid of that problem in one of two ways, both of which are genius.

Either way, you win.

And maybe youll even find yourself getting inspired to come up with some Instant Pot recipes of your own.

Bowl of green chicken chili with lime

A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept.

All right, are we ready to dive into the tasty goodness?

Here are 40 mouthwatering and healthy Instant Pot dinners worth trying tonight (or anytime).

Creamy red lentil soup with pumpkin seeds

Add em to your cook-it list!

You get a magically delicious filling for Greek-inspired pita sandwiches.

Dont skip the tzatziki toppingits worth it.

Greek pork pitas wrapped in foil

And when you see how easy it is, you wont want to do it any other way.

If you want to keep it meat-free, try a plant-based sausage or add extra beans instead.

Just be sure to stir in the P.B.

Slice of meat lasagna from the instant pot

at the end of cooking, per the Instant Pot recipe instructions.

Of course, its also good for a night in front of the TV.

But after that, the Instant Pot really does all the work for you.

Bowl of vegetarian chili with cheese

Well, they did.

Instant Pot Beef StewfromWell Plated

Putting out a wish for some warm, cozy vibes?

But you might get the same intensity from the Instant Pot in an hour flat.

Chicken and vegetable curry with herbs over rice

This is just like that, but maybe even better.

Which probably wasnt what you were expecting, but trust us, its 100% worth a try.

Especially since your hands-on time is only 20 minutes.

Korean beef bowls with peppers and rice

in less time than it would take for takeout to show up.

Sign us up, hey.

The maple-dijon sauce is rich and with just the right amount of acidity (thanks, apple cider vinegar!

Bowl of chicken tikka masala with brown rice

), so the bone-in pork chops come out ultra juicy and flavorful.

But the baked tortilla chips on topreallybring it home.

Instant Pot Turkey Bacon Ranch MeatloaffromPhysical Kitchness

This turkey meatloaf features power-couple ranch and bacon.

Pasta e fagoli soup in white bowl

It also happens to be dairy-free.

Feel free to toss in a little extra of that last one if thats your MO.

So you’re able to enjoy a delicious meal without standing over the stove all night.

Red chickpea curry bowl with rice

), all thats left to do is top your nachos, bake, and eat.

Bowl of quinoa and beans with avocado

Peanut butter soup with sweet potato and kale

Sausage quinoa stew with carrots and herbs

Bowl of cauliflower korma with white rice

Honey mustard chicken thighs with parsley

Beef stew with potatoes carrots and peas

Bowl of Chineseinspired pepper steak

Overhead shot of carnitas in a white platter

Chicken pho with red chilies and cilantro

Balsamic vinegar olive oil and garlic come together to make a sticky tangysweet sauce for juicy chicken thighs that…

White bean soup with sausage and vegetables

Instant pot spaghetti with beef tomato sauce

Lentil stew in glass containers with couscous

Plate of Mississippi pot roast with baguette

Chicken thighs in tomato sauce with black olives

Thai peanut chicken bowl over noodles with cilantro

Beef and vegetable stew with diced avocado

Platter of Bonein pork chop with orange

Bowl of tortilla soup with avocado and herbs

A fresh and light pasta dish that can be made in one pot Sign us up. Feel free to sub in a different green veggie of…

This turkey meatloaf features powercouple ranch and bacon. Seriously theyre a winning combo no matter what the main meal…

If you love a good spinach artichoke dip you wont be disappointed by this creamy and delicious meal that incorporates…

This Italian meat sauce goes great over polenta but you can also throw it on top of your favorite pasta if youd prefer. …

This spiced stew is vegan glutenfree and makes for some pretty damn good leftovers. It also gives you a great…

A copycat version of the Olive Garden classic this soup is packed with bacon sausage potatoes Parmesan and cream—plus…

Everyone in the family will love this Instant Pot take on the classic Chinese takeout dish. The caramelized and zesty…

To make this savory soup even easier to prepare buy a rotisserie chicken to throw in instead of cooking the meat…

All you need is five ingredients to make perfectly seasoned and moist shredded chicken. Then pile it into soft tacos and…

The only bad thing about risotto is how long it takes to make. This recipe eliminates that issue requiring only 15…

Sheet pan of chicken nachos