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If you have an Instant Pot, you know how marvelous they are. If you don’t, well, you should get one.
Seriously.
There are a million instant pot recipes out there, you can make basically anything in your instant pot. What’s for dinner tonight? Check out these 28 mouthwatering instant pot recipes.
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What is an Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is a kitchen appliance brand. It’s primarily used as a combined pressure cooker and slow cooker.
Instant Pots are sold as a “7-in-1” appliance. They generally make cooking easier and faster.
How to Use an Instant Pot
Check out this great video for how to use an instant pot.
7 Chicken Instant Pot Recipes
If you’re looking for a chicken recipe, look no further. These seven recipes are sure to please everyone!
Instant Pot Chili Lime Chicken
Chili and lime go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's an ideal pairing that's nom nom nom.
Time: ~12h 30m (5m prep)
Calories: 407
Fat: 31g
Carbs: 6g total (1g fiber)
Protein: 25g
Ingredients: lime, olive oil, jalapenos, garlic, honey, sea salt, chili powder, fresh cilantro, chicken thighs, chicken broth
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe
Lemon and lime are two totally different flavors. This lemon chicken is paired with garlic and it's delicious!
Time: ~29m
Calories: 366
Fat: 31g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 18g
Ingredients: chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, olive oil, butter, onion, garlic, lemon, italian seasoning, chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh parsley
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
A hearty dinner of chicken and baby potatoes.
Time: ~40m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: chicken breasts, baby potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano, dry Ranch seasoning, chicken broth, parmesan
Instant Pot Chicken and (Brown) Rice
This is like a pilaf. Don’t mistake it for fried rice, it's not fried!
Time: ~35m
Calories: 443
Fat: 10.6g
Carbs: 57.9g
Protein: 28.1g
Ingredients: boneless chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, olive oil, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, brown rice, water
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
One of the most common pairings for chicken: honey and garlic. This one's a tasty dish! Go ahead and give it a try.
Time: ~25m
Calories: 244
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 23g total (0g fiber)
Protein: 21g
Ingredients: honey, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, oregano, parsley, sesame seed oil, chicken thighs, pepper, sesame seeds, green onions
Instant Pot Healthy Crack Chicken
This is a slimmed down version of cracked chicken. All the flavor, way fewer calories.
Time: ~45m
Calories: 294
Fat: 3.5g
Carbs: 14.2g total (5.5g fiber)
Protein: 36.6g
Ingredients: chicken breasts, salsa, lime, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, black beans, cilantro, toppings (like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc)
Instant Pot Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This is a rich and creamy soup that will keep you full for ages.
Time: ~25m
Calories: 545
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 40g total (6g fiber)
Protein: 22g
Ingredients: chicken breast, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, red potatoes, chicken broth, coconut cream, cashews, fresh thyme, salt, sage, pepper, fresh parsley
7 Beef Instant Pot Recipes
You can make delicious beef recipes in the Instant Pot. Try one of these for dinner tonight!
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
This is a great weeknight dinner option. Good for pretty much whatever diet you're on, too!
Time: ~35m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: flank steak, pepper, avocado oil, onion, garlic, broth, honey, coconut aminos, sesame oil, broccoli, water, tapioca starch, sesame seeds
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Now this, this is a STEW.
Time: ~2h (15m prep)
Calories: 458
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 21g total (3g fiber)
Protein: 23g
Ingredients: stewing beef, garlic powder, onion, olive oil, tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, carrots, baby potatoes, celery, peas, cornstarch, water
Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast With Carrots & Potatoes
Who doesn't love a good pot rosast? This one is a quickie but also high quality!
Time: ~70m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: olive oil, chuck roast, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, fresh thyme, carrots, potatoes, salt, worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar
Instant Pot Beef Taco Bowls
I could eat this every. Single. Day. Good thing it makes great leftovers!
Time: ~45m
Calories: 432
Additional nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, salsa, green chiles, white rice, broth, garnishes (like cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, etc)
Easy Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef
You can eat this beef with anything! Tacos? Check. Bowls? Check. Burritos? Yup. Salads? It's delicious!
Time: ~45m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: olive oil, beef stew meat, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, cumin, chipotle powder, oregano, salt, pepper, cloves, bay leaves
Keto Beef Stroganoff In The Instant Pot
This is a pasta free (or pasta alternative) beef stroganoff.
Time: ~40m
Calories: 317
Fat: 19g
Carbs: 8g total (1g fiber)
Protein: 29g
Ingredients: onion, garlic, bacon, stewing beef, smoked paprika, tomato paste, mushrooms, beef stock, sour cream
Instant Pot Lasagna
This lasagna calls for noodles, so it's not keto or paleo friendly (but you could substitute if you want).
Time: ~35m
Calories: 311
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 30g total (2g fiber)
Protein: 32g
Ingredients: ground beef, ricotta, italian cheese blend, tomatoes, oregano, spinach, thyme, parsley, pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, WW lasagna noodles
7 Pork Instant Pot Recipes
Pork is one of the easiest things to make in your Instant Pot. It’s so versatile!
Instant Pot Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
A double pork whammy of tastiness!
Time: ~30m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: pork tenderloin, bacon, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, olive oil, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper
Instant Pot Maple Dijon Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is great on sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more!
Time: ~95m
Calories: 294
Fat: 11g
Carbs: 16g
Protein: 30g
Ingredients: pork shoulder, garlic, onion, peanut oil, paprika, salt, pepper, chicken stock, maple syrup, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, cornstarch, water
Instant Pot Pork Chops in Creamy Wine Sauce
This creamy wine sauce adds a luxurious element to a simple pork chop.
Time: ~25m
Calories: 593
Fat: 41g
Carbs: 15g total (1g fiber)
Protein: 34g
Ingredients: olive oil, garlic, onion, mushrooms, white wine, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, pork chops, garlic powder, fresh thyme, butter, flour
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Rub
A quick and easy herbed pork tenderloin.
Time: ~20m
Calories: 183
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 13g
Protein: 25g
Ingredients: chiken borth, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, parsley, seasoning salt, onion powder, pepper, honey, ketchup, water, corn starch
Instant Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork
This is a riot of flavors in your mouth. Try it!
Time: ~25m
Calories: 384
Fat: 27g
Carbs: 13g
Protein: 20g
Ingredients: pineapple, water, cornstarch, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, olive oil, onion, red pepper, pork stew meat, salt, pepper, oregano, fresh parsley
Instant Pot Pork Vindaloo
This is a spicy and tangy curry dish.
Time: not stated (estimate ~65m)
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: oil, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, onions, serrano pepper, pork shoulder, garlic, ginger, paprika, salt, coriander powder, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, water, fresh cilantro
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
I feel like tacos, burritos, salads, and more! This meat is great for anything
Time: ~100m
Calories: 160
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 1g
Protein: 20g
Ingredients: pork shoulder, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, sazon, oregano, chicken broth, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, bay leaves, adobo seasoning, garlic powder
7 Vegetarian/Vegan Instant Pot Recipes
Don’t eat meat? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy using an Instant Pot with one of these recipes!
Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup
This is a fabulous make ahead soup recipes. It's super easy and tasty!
Time: ~50m
Calories: 284
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 52g total (17g fiber)
Protein: 15g
Ingredients: onion, avocado oil, bell pepper, jalapeno, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, pinto beans, corn, red lentils, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, salt, pepper, toppings (like tortilla chips, cheddar, avocado, etc)
1-Pot Vegan Barbacoa
Missing meat? Looking to fool your non-vegan friends? This is the recipe for you!
Time: ~40m
Calories: 201
Fat: 6.3g
Carbs: 28.1g total (10.1g fiber)
Protein: 8.3g
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, garlic, lentils, carrots, brown sugar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, cloves, oregano, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, coconut aminos, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, water, bay leaves, serving additions (optional, things like tortillas, cabbage, salsa, avocado, etc)
Instant Pot Butter Chickpeas
Chickpeas are delicious! Try this vegan butter chicken recipe when you're craving Indian food.
Time: not stated (estimate: ~55m + soaking)
Nutritional information not provided
Ingredients: chickpeas, oil, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, coriander powder, paprika, salt, turmeric, pepper, cayenne, cumin, tomato sauce, water, bell pepper, coconut cream, fenugreek leaves, fresh cilantro
Instant Pot Borscht
Borscht is a healthy and delicious vegetable stew-like meal. You gotta try it.
Time: ~90m
Calories: 142
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 28g total (6g fiber)
Protein: 4g
Ingredients: olive oil, carrots, onion, beets, potatoes, cabbage, tomato paste, vegetable stock, garlic, dill, salt, pepper
Instant Pot Vegan Tuscan White Bean Kale Soup
I'm a sucker for recipes that use kale. This is a quick and easy soup that you'll love.
Time: ~30m
Calories: 54
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 6g
Protein: 1g
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, cannellini beans, salt, fresh rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, kale
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
I know some people think chili is a winter dish but I eat it all year round.
Time: ~50m
Calories: 301
Fat: 4g
Carbs: 57g total (12g fiber)
Protein: 12g
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, garlic, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, quinoa, black beans, kidney beans, sugar, optional toppings (like avocado, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips)
Instant Pot Ramen Bowls
Ramen is a love it or hate it kinda gal. If you love it, you'll love this fresh and healthy version!
Time: ~30m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: vegetable broth, shiitake mushrooms, onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ramen noodles, toppings (like jalapeno, edamame, green onion, etc)
Be Lazy with an Instant Pot
You can always try to pass off your Instant Pot meals as being a ton of work. Or, you can encourage others to try the awesomeness that is the Instant Pot. The choice is yours.
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