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12 Instant Pot Recipes for When You're Running on Empty

Published: Oct 21, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Don’t let exhaustion get in the way of a good meal! These 12 Instant Pot recipes will have you eating well in no time—perfect for when you’re running low.

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Shredded Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot with thyme.
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs are a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The Instant Pot makes these thighs juicy and tender in under 30 minutes—perfect for meal prep too!
Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice simultaneously with your Instant Pot. Perfectly cooked every time, you’ll have dinner ready in just 40 minutes with minimal effort!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor! Tasting like they’re from your favorite BBQ spot, you’ll make the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash with parsley, salt, and pepper on a white plate and a fork.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash Recipe is incredibly easy! You'll have a tasty low-carb noodle alternative in no time. Cooking in the Instant Pot ensures perfectly tender squash noodles with minimal effort!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast with potatoes. mushrooms, and parsley on a white plate.
Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Beefy and packed with vegetables, this Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast is the ultimate lazy Sunday dinner. Delicious and hearty, it's perfect for a relaxed meal!
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower in a white bowl with butter, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is irresistibly delicious! A fantastic low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes, it’s smooth and creamy with buttery garlic flavors that you'll love.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and potatoes with parsley on a white plate.
Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes are perfect for a quick, easy dinner! Enjoy super juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes, all ready in under 40 minutes with most of the time being hands-off!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast in an Instant Pot with two forks.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast is a breeze to make! You’ll get juicy, moist shredded chicken with hardly any effort. Perfectly versatile and ideal for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This tasty Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms is ready in just 40 minutes! It’s a healthy, low-carb dinner with minimal ingredients that the whole family will adore!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This is the easiest Instant Pot rump roast recipe ever! Whether using an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this dish is sure to please the whole family!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe) in a black bowl with bell peppers, basil, and limes.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker for a quick, easy meal! This low-carb green chicken curry can also be prepared in a slow cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs Low Carb, Gluten-Free on foil with a basting brush and bbq sauce.
Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You're going to love these easy, mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs! Made in minutes, not hours, with your trusty pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

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