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15 Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Days, Ready When You Are

Published: Dec 4, 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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Busy days don’t mean boring meals! With these 15 Instant Pot recipes, you’ll enjoy a full plate of flavor in no time. Easy to make and even easier to love, these dishes are ready whenever your stomach says ‘feed me!’

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.

Weeknights just got a whole lot easier with this fiery, flavorful dish! A zesty broth and tender chicken come together for the ultimate comfort meal. It's everything you crave in one bowl and ready in just 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen

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.

Forget slow cooking—your Instant Pot is here to make Taco Tuesday a breeze! With bold Mexican flavors and tender pulled pork, these carnitas tacos are a game changer. Ready in no time and packed with flavor!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Bowl of pasta with creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and drizzled with a dark sauce. A fork is in the bowl, making it one of the top 10 instant pot recipes for quick and delicious meals.
Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Looking for a twist on your usual cookout sides? This BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is the perfect combo of creamy pasta and leftover grilled chicken, all whipped up in 30 minutes. Instant Pot makes it so easy—and so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

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

Last-minute dinner? No problem! These Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs are the perfect quick fix, cooking up tender and flavorful in under 30 minutes. Plus, they’re a meal prep dream come true!
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.

Why not let your Instant Pot do the work? In just 40 minutes, you’ll have juicy chicken thighs and perfectly cooked rice—both ready at the same time with minimal effort. It’s a total weeknight win!
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.

Why wait for BBQ season when you can make these mouthwatering ribs any time? These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are bursting with flavor and fall-off-the-bone tender, all in under an hour!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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.

Looking for a quick, no-fuss dinner? These Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes are juicy, tender, and on the table in less than 40 minutes. It’s the perfect meal for when time is tight but you still want something delicious!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

This Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms is the easy, healthy dinner you’ve been searching for! Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a low-carb favorite with minimal fuss—and everyone in the family will ask for seconds!
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 Instant Pot Rump Roast is about to become your go-to family meal! Easy to make and super tender, it’s perfect whether you're using an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker. Everyone will love it!
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.

Who says curry has to take forever? This Best Thai Green Curry recipe is made in the Instant Pot for a speedy, flavorful meal! Low in carbs and totally satisfying, it’s also slow-cooker friendly for those extra busy days
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.

No need to wait hours for perfect ribs—these Instant Pot Ribs are ready in minutes! Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, they’ll be your new go-to for a quick and tasty meal!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Overhead shot of 3 plates of chicken biryani.
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Travel the world with just one meal! Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a delicious fusion of tender chicken, fragrant rice, and vibrant spices, all cooked up in a flash for an unforgettable dinner experience.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Low angle shot of a bowl of chicken pot pie soup with ingredients scattered around and an instant pot in the background.
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

When comfort food calls, this Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup answers! Full of creamy flavor and hearty ingredients, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal that’s easy to make and even easier to love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Instant Pot Spare Ribs

Low angle, closeup shot of spare ribs with hoisin glaze.
Instant Pot Spare Ribs. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These Instant Pot spare ribs are the ultimate in tender, flavorful goodness! With a savory-sweet hoisin glaze and a crispy finish, they’re sure to be a hit, whether you broil, air fry, or grill them to perfection!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spare Ribs

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken on wooden cutting board.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet, savory, and super easy to make! This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe cooks juicy chicken thighs in just 30 minutes, giving you a satisfying, flavorful meal in no time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

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