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16 Instant Pot Recipes So Good, You’ll Start Bragging About Them

Published: Nov 3, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Forget the stovetop struggle—your Instant Pot is about to become the star of your kitchen. These 16 recipes prove that great food doesn’t have to take all day. We’re talking melt-in-your-mouth meats, creamy pastas, and rich soups that taste like they’ve simmered for hours. Go ahead, tell everyone it was “no big deal.” Your secret’s safe with us.

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.

This low carb pot roast is all the cozy Sunday vibes — tender beef, loads of veggies, and the Instant Pot does most of the work.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

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.

This easy Instant Pot meal gives you juicy chicken and soft, flavorful potatoes with minimal hands-on time. Dinner’s done in under 40 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

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 crazy tender — like, fall-off-the-bone good. Packed with flavor and ready in under an hour, they’ll have you skipping the BBQ joint!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

This one’s a weeknight winner: juicy chicken, savory mushrooms, and barely any prep. It’s low carb, family-friendly, and ready in just 40 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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.

Craving Thai food fast? This Instant Pot green chicken curry is low carb, full of flavor, and super easy to make — pressure cooker or slow cooker, your choice!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

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 seriously the easiest you’ll ever make! Whether you use a pressure cooker, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, it’s a family favorite every time.
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

Juicy chicken and perfectly cooked rice? Yep, all at once in the Instant Pot. Just set it and forget it — you’ll have a hearty, comforting dinner with barely any effort.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

A spoonful of beef and barley soup with a bowl in the background.
Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Nothing beats a big bowl of this cozy beef and barley soup—especially when it practically cooks itself in the Instant Pot. Just toss in the beef, veggies, barley, and let it all simmer into something warm, hearty, and totally satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Bowl of instant pot butter chicken atop cauliflower rice in a bowl.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This isn’t your average butter chicken—it’s got layers of flavor from both a marinade and a killer sauce. Made with chicken thighs in the Instant Pot, it’s low-carb, gluten-free, and seriously easy. You can prep it the night before or knock it out same-day. Either way, it’s on the table fast.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant pot chicken adobo in a bowl atop cauliflower rice.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This pressure cooker Chicken Adobo is all about flavor—savory, a little sweet, and totally satisfying. Inspired by the Filipino classic, it’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and on your plate in 40 minutes flat. Dinner doesn’t get much easier (or tastier).
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Low angle shot of chicken shawarma on a white platter with harissa paste and tomatoes and cucumbers in the background.
Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This chicken shawarma packs bold Mediterranean flavor with garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and warm spices—and yep, you can make it right in your oven. Want it even faster? A quick Instant Pot shortcut gets you to crispy, juicy perfection in less time.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Instant Pot Ham

Sliced ham with oranges and mint.
Instant Pot Ham. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Holiday-worthy ham without the hassle? Yes, please. This Instant Pot version turns out tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, whether you’re cooking for the family or just want leftovers for days. It’s an easy win that feels fancy without the effort.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ham

Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Goulash inside white casserole.
Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Short on time but craving something cozy? This Instant Pot beef stew (aka Hungarian goulash) has you covered. It’s rich, low-carb, and packed with melt-in-your-mouth beef that tastes like it’s been simmering all day—even though it hasn’t.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew

Bowl of Instant Pot beef stew with carrots and potatoes.
Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This beef stew brings a little surprise to the table—apple cider in the mix makes the gravy slightly sweet and seriously flavorful. Paired with tender beef and chunky veggies, it’s a cozy, no-fuss Instant Pot dinner that’s anything but boring.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup

Image shows A bowl of cheesy loaded baked potato soup with bacon and cheese.
Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup brings all the cozy vibes—creamy, rich, and piled with your favorite toppings. It’s everything you love about a loaded baked potato, but in soup form and ready in way less time.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Bowl of spaghetti bolognese made in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

This isn’t your basic spaghetti night. Thanks to the Instant Pot, this Bolognese-style sauce is rich, hearty, and ready in a flash. Toss with pasta, top with cheese, and boom—comfort food, simplified.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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