14 Quick Instant Pot Recipes for Your Toughest Days

Feeling the weight of a long day? Dive into these 14 Instant Pot recipes that turn chaos into comfort—quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious!

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

This is the easiest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you'll ever make! Whether you make this rump roast in an Instant Pot, pressure cooker or slow cooker, this dish is something the entire family will love!
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Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is made in the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker for a quick and easy meal! This green chicken curry is low in carbs and can be made in a slow cooker too!
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Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits

A bowl of shrimp and grits, made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, topped with crispy bacon and a sunny-side-up egg, with a fork placed inside. — Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Enjoy a taste of the South with a batch of this cheesy Shrimp and Grits, an easy brunch recipe completely prepared in your Instant Pot in about 30 minutes! Salty bacon, spicy sautéed tomatoes, and crispy fried eggs share the bowl with juicy shrimp and creamy grits in this comforting dish.
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Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

Shredded Chicken Breast in an Instant Pot. — Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making these frozen shredded chicken breasts in the Instant Pot is one of my favorite last minute dinner meals to make on a weeknight. It is versatile and can be great for meal prep, too!
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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 at the same time with your Instant Pot. These come out perfect every time! Have dinner ready in about 40 minutes with very little hands on time!
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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! Bursting with flavor, these ribs taste like they were made at your favorite BBQ joint! Make the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
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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 to make! You'll have a delicious low carb alternative to noodles made in a jiffy! Cooking spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot creates perfectly tender spaghetti squash noodles that require little to no effort!
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Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

A plate with a cooked meat roast, topped with mushrooms and garnished with parsley. Halved red potatoes are on the side. A light brown cloth napkin is placed beside the plate. — Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast. Photo Credit: Lara Clevenger.

Beefy, delicious with tons of vegetables, this Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast boasts the perfect meal for a lazy Sunday dinner.
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Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is incredibly delicious! It is a great low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You'll love the smooth texture and the buttery garlic flavors of this cheesy cauliflower mash.
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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 when you need a quick and easy dinner! You'll love these super juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes. It's ready in less than 40 minutes, most of which is hands off!
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Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is ready in just 40 minutes! Healthy low carb dinner with minimal ingredients that the whole family will love!
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Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

You're gonna love these easy peazy, mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs! They're made in minutes not hours with your beloved pressure cooker!
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Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Three tacos filled with shredded meat, slices of avocado, radishes, and other vegetables on a wooden board, garnished with lime wedges and served alongside a bowl of corn salsa. — Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Taco Tuesday doesn’t get much better than quick & easy Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Flavorful Mexican garlic and citrus-infused pulled pork come together in about an hour and make some of the best tacos you’ll ever have!
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20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen

A hand holding a bowl of ramen topped with sliced mushrooms, carrots, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and cilantro, with a drizzle of sauce and chopsticks on the side. Ingredients surround the bowl in one of these 10 no-fuss bowls. — 20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This 20-minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen is a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinner menu! Start with a spicy-as-you-want broth, add some quick-cooked chicken, and top it all off with your favorite veggies for a healthy bowl of comfort.
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