20+ Best Instant Pot Recipes for Everyone
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From 20 minute chicken burrito bowls to the coziest soups, these are the best and easiest Instant Pot recipes for no-fuss weeknight dinners!
You can make some of your favorite dinners right in the Instant Pot. We’re talking pot roast, ribs, chicken stock, literally all of the things! It all comes together in a single pot with zero babysitting (and you can also sear and sauté right in the same pot!), making cleanup an absolute breeze. If you don’t own a pressure cooker just yet, these recipes will be sure to convince you to get one ASAP!
1
Instant Pot 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls
This is a STAPLE meal in our family! Also, traditionally, we always prepare it on the first night of our family beach trip. It’s so quick and easy and our grandchildren love it!
-Diana
2
Instant Pot Pot Roast
This has become the most requested meal from my family, especially for special occasions. It’s utterly delicious!
-Cecilia
3
Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
I made this tonight and my husband said “this is the best roasted chicken he has ever had”. It was so moist and fell right off the bone.
-Karen
4
Instant Pot Chicken Stock
Makes a very flavorful, clear stock and could not be easier. Yet another reason to love my Instant Pot!
-Ann
5
Instant Pot Korean Beef
Delicious! Our family of six and company enjoyed this so much! Served with brown rice or butter lettuce, fresh mint, cucumber and peppers. They loved it!
-Patricia
6
Instant Pot Ragu
Easy to make, instructions are clear and the results are delicious. What’s more the ingredients are standard-issue things most likely already in the pantry. A new family favorite and even better the next day.
-Lisa
7
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Wow, this made the best chicken tacos ever! So tender and flavorful. I just used water instead of beer, and the chicken was perfect.
-Laura
8
The Best Instant Pot Chili
This is one of our go-to dinner recipes. We have served it for others too and always get great compliments and people asking for the recipe. It’s a pretty giving recipe too but always turns out soooo good. And leftovers are delicious!
-Elisabeth
9
Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
So delicious. Somehow I ended up with 45 meatballs so decided to freeze half after the browning stage. The gravy was incredible and I served everything over egg noodles. My kids asked for seconds and thirds! Thanks for a keeper.
-Holly
10
Instant Pot Beef Stew
This has become a staple in our house! The meat cooks perfectly every time and melts in your mouth. I like to add some frozen roasted corn kernels at the end with the peas and serve with flaky biscuits. A perfect dinner on a chilly evening.
-Martha
11
Easy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
This is an AMAZING recipe. The rub just made the ribs! Served it for company (a couple) and the hubby loved the ribs so much he bought an Instant Pot for his wife that week!
-Ann
12
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Absolutely delicious, especially when paired with tortilla chips. The kiddos even loved this one. Will definitely add this into the regular rotation!
-Jessica
13
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
My husband and I LOVE this dish. It tastes exactly like Hamburger Helper but way fresher and unprocessed. Also SO easy. Definitely a favorite of ours.
-Libby
14
Instant Pot Coq Au Vin
Made this for Valentine’s Day dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious. Just as good or better than any meal I could’ve gotten at a restaurant. Bonus that it was quick and easy. The sauce was to die for!
-Rayna
15
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
This recipe alone should sell Instant Pots! Just prepared this (for like the tenth time!) for tomorrow’s dinner. Reduced the pot juices to half and poured it over the shredded pork. Tomorrow I’ll spread the pork on a sheet tray to crisp it under the broiler. Can’t wait!
-Nancy
16
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
This was the minestrone soup of my dreams! I made it during Lent and substituted vegetable stock for the chicken stock. The soup is hearty and filling and it tastes DIVINE! My whole family also loved it! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
-Jill
17
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
You’re opening sentence “ The easiest + BEST pulled pork ever!” was just proven in my kitchen to be absolutely true! I actually told my husband after dinner, “this is the best pulled pork I’ve ever had, not made but had.”
-Jessy
18
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Hands down best/easiest alfredo sauce!! I have tried many alfredo recipes before and oftentimes are too thick or the flavor lacks. This was SPECTACULAR — thin, but just enough flavor to coat the noodles. Served with a side of broccoli. Adding this one to the tried and true recipe book!
-Tinea
19
Instant Pot Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Thank you so much for this incredibly simple method of cooking my hard boiled eggs. You changed my life!
-Tera
20
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
So freaking good. made it twice, once with the veggies and one without the peas and spinach. Will forever be on the menu as a special treat! So fast with the IP also, when you forget to make a starch it’s a perfect go-to.
-Danielle
21
Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Yes! I followed the recipe exactly and this was fantastic! Wouldn’t change a thing. This is a definite keeper. I love my Instant Pot and Damn Delicious!!!
-Ree
22
Instant Pot Baked Potato
Loved this recipe. I made it for a dinner party, did the IP stage in advance and then crisped up the potatoes in the air fryer prior to serving. I even froze one potato for later and then baked that one in the oven and it was excellent. This is going to be one of my new go-to recipes for potatoes.
-Patricia
23
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Hands down best chicken soup ever! I love the fresh lemon juice added at the end. Such a nice addition! I put some in mason jars and keep in the freezer for when we need a warm, comforting, immune boosting meal! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!
-Candis
I have tried a couple of your recipes they were easy and delicious. The BBQ ribs are the best I ever had. Last night I made corned beef and cabbage super yummy . I will be try some more recipes. When they say damn delicious the recipes are the best damn delicious I have ever had . Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Antelope sausage meatball Italian wedding soup.
Incredible soup.
I have two Instant Pots, both are 6 quarts. I’ve made every one of these recipes and they really are awesome! I use my IP from 5 to 7 days a week. It still amazes me how quickly it cook and, after you set the time and the lid’s sealed one just walks away and lets the IP do its thing. Marv
Bookmarked these. I will try all at weekend and be back with reviews and ideas. Thanks for your sharing these recipes.
I almost cheered out loud when I saw you had a favorites list for Instapot. All the recipes I’ve tried here have been amazing. I can’t wait to try these!
I’ve made this few times and I am currently making this and I plan on straining it to make the Greek yogurt. This Recipe is very good and Thanks for your help!
I’m new to the Instant Pot thing but so far I’m loving it!
Awesome!
I would really like to have Butters food recipe and I bet allot of your dog owners out there who follow you would also!
Please repeat for us. Thank you!!!
Love your Instant Pot recipes.
I just got my Instantpot and it’s still in the box. I have not opened it yet. I’m was looking for some recipes to try and that’s how I found your website. I can’t wait to try all of them!
Let us know how you like them!
SOOOO excited to try these on my new Instant pot!
Just got a 3-Quart Insta Pot. If I halve a recipe that’s made for a 6-quart InstaPot, do I also halve the cooking time? Or just cook for 2/3 of the time? Or use the same amount of cooking time?
Hi Sherry! All recipes have been tested using a 6-qt Instant Pot. That being said, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty at this time. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
I was just given a small IP, too. What have you found out about cooking times, please?
Thanks.
LOVE your website. Your pictures and recipes are beautiful and delicious. I just snagged an InstantPot during Amazon Prime Days. I will definitely be using everyone of these. Which one first? Struggling between Korean Beef and Butter chicken. Thanks!
That’s a tough choice. I love them both! 🙂
Wow. I’ll definitely be trying ALL of them!! Thanks for sharing!!
I don’t have an instant pot, can you recommend one to buy? Which one do you use?
Hi Vanessa! I use the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt. It is available for purchase on Amazon.com here.
I don’t have an instant pot , can I use a saute pan with a lid and cook with on a low simmer ?
Unfortunately, every recipe differs so I cannot say with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. I also have hundreds of non-Instant Pot recipes you can try! 🙂
For Mary that doesn’t own an Instant Pot
Zuppa Toscana Soup
Ingredients
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 4 slices bacon chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups Kale, washed and roughly chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. In a medium skillet, saute the Italian sausage with the red pepper flakes. Drain excess fat, set aside.
2. In a large soup pot, saute the bacon. When the bacon is half way cooked, add the onions and garlic. Saute until the onions are tender-about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the potatoes and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.
5. Add in the heavy cream and sausage and cook until the soup is heated.
6. Stir in the chopped kale. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Looks so delicious! I am on diet but I can’t stop my appetite when I look at your food. OMG, I need go to the market and make these dish tonight.
Your instant pot recipes are always my go-to! We’ve tried almost every one of these on this list!
Paige
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