Here are 25 quick and easy Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Dinners, and some also have Slow Cooker instructions if you prefer that method! And it’s time for back-to-school dinners, so I hope you can find some ideas here to add to your family’s rotation.
PIN 25 Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Dinners to try some later!

These 25 Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Dinners can help you get a family-friendly meal on the table without too much trouble. And everyone who cooks for kids should have kid-friendly Instant Pot recipes in your dinner rotation. This post has so many good ideas for dinners that kids will like.
And there are a wide variety of dishes in this collection of family-friendly Instant Pot meals. I’m willing to bet that these recipes will be a hit with adults as well! You might get hungry just looking at the pictures!
What kid-friendly Instant Pot Dinners are featured here?
In this post you’ll find Instant Pot Dinners with pasta, chicken dinners, kid-friendly meatballs, sweet pork, meatloaf, turkey breast, sandwiches, soups, chili, and more!
Are the Instant Pot dinners really kid-friendly?
You may have to skip things like green onions or sesame seeds for a few recipes if you have suspicious kids. But I promise there are enough easy Instant Pot dinners here that you’re sure to find things that even the pickiest kids will devour!
Want Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Dinners?
Check out 25 Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Dinners for even more ideas for kid-friendly dinners!
How do you get the complete recipe?
Just click or tap any recipe title to see that recipe on the original blog. All photos are copyrighted to the blog that originally posted the recipe.
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen is delicious and easy to make, and this is delicious served over rice or cauliflower rice.
This Instant Pot Pizza Pastafrom Family Fresh Meals has those pizza flavors everyone loves.
Extra easy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen is a tasty dinner with Mexican flavors.
Flavorful Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is going to be a hit with everyone. And this can be made in the Slow Cooker or the Instant Pot.
These Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Tacos from Kalyn’s Kitchen will definitely be a hit with the whole family.
Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes from I Wash You Dry uses the layering method to make a whole meal in the Instant Pot.
This Turkey Breast Recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen is not just for Thanksgiving, and this can be made in the Instant Pot or the Slow Cooker!
Pressure Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs from Pressure Cooking Today have a tasty sauce you’re going to love!
More Kid-Friendly Dinners with Pasta:
- Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac from The Typical Mom
- Ham and Penne Pasta from Julie’s Eats and Treats
- Instant Pot Spaghetti from The Typical Mom
- Ground Beef Stroganoff from Julie’s Eats and Treats
- Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese from The Typical Mom
More Kid-Friendly Meatballs:
- Salisbury Steak Meatballs from Skinnytaste
- Easy Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs from Mommy’s Home Cooking
- Meatball Stroganoff from Skinnytaste
More Kid-Friendly Soups:
- Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Pork Carnitas from Skinnytaste
- Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheese from Pressure Cooking Today
More Kid-friendly Dinners with Chicken:
- Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Rice from I Wash You Dry
- Cafe Rio Chicken from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
And even more Kid-Friendly Dinners:
- Instant Pot Wendy’s Copycat Chili from A Night Owl
- Easy Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli from I Save A to Z
- Instant Pot Cheesy Enchilada Rice from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
- French Dip Sandwiches (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot from Slow Cooker Gourmet










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