Who doesn't love Mexican food? Spice it up or tone it down, choose chicken, beef, pork, or chorizo (my favorite), add red or green sauce, and make it your way.

This one thing will make everything easy.....an Instant Pot. Add your ingredients and let your Instant Pot do all the work.
Easy Instant Pot Mexican Dinners For Busy Work Days
Try one of these delicious Mexican dishes today....
Simple spanish rice is a flavorful vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed as a side on taco night. Additionally, it pairs wonderfully with other Mexican dishes, such as burritos or burrito bowls.
This chicken fajita recipe, made in the Instant Pot, features fresh ingredients mixed with a homemade fajita spice blend. This creates delicious Mexican-inspired flavors perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner during the week.
This pulled pork, inspired by Mexican flavors, boasts a smoky and citrusy profile, complete with deliciously crispy pieces and an incredibly tender texture. These Instant Pot carnitas are simply unbeatable!
Preparing green chile chicken soup in an Instant Pot is a breeze, and its flavor rivals that of dishes from your favorite Mexican eatery. In a little over an hour, you can whip up this comforting meal perfect for any evening during the week.
To create these carnitas burrito bowls, start by using your Instant Pot. The pork is infused with a flavorful homemade spice blend, cooked until it's tender, then broiled to achieve that classic crispy finish.
This chicken tinga recipe is made in an Instant Pot to save time. It is a traditional Mexican recipe featuring chicken, tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices, and a hint of chipotle chile pepper. This dish is delicious and low-carb!
This Instant Pot cilantro lime rice is a tasty side dish for any meal, boasting a light and fluffy texture. With just five simple ingredients, you can whip up this dish in a flash!
Instant Pot Mexican beans are a simple and flavorful vegetarian option. Be sure to include the avocado, tomato, and poblano salsa to enhance the deliciousness of these beans!
Each bite of this Instant Pot Mexican pizza is packed with a delightful blend of flavors. It's a simple and enjoyable dinner option for the whole family, great for busy weeknights.
Instant Pot salsa chicken is an easy keto-friendly meal that's great for everyone in the family. Pair this simple pressure-cooked salsa chicken with low-carb side dishes or enjoy it alongside black beans and rice.
Get ready to load up your plate and indulge in these tasty chicken fajitas that are both paleo and Whole30-approved! They’ll transport you straight to a cozy Mexican kitchen for lunch!
After preparing this flavorful and succulent Instant Pot beef barbacoa in your own kitchen, it’s sure to become a beloved dish among your family. It’s also ideal for meal prepping and freezing for later use.
Pasta shells add a fun twist to the classic taco casserole, making it a tasty option perfect for both children and adults. It's an ideal comfort food dish.
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.