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17 Instant Pot Dishes You Can Make With Your Eyes Closed

Published: Feb 16, 2026 by Lara This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Some recipes require patience, focus, and skill. These 17 Instant Pot dishes require… none of that. Just a few ingredients, a press of a button, and you’ll have a meal so effortless, you’ll wonder why you ever cooked any other way.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

Dinner in one go! Get perfectly cooked chicken thighs and rice in your Instant Pot with almost no effort. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a meal that’s both easy and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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.

A takeout favorite made easy! This Thai Green Curry cooks up fast in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. It's low-carb, loaded with flavor, and even works in a slow cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

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.

BBQ joint quality, minus the wait! These Instant Pot baby back ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor—ready in under an hour!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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.

Hearty, wholesome, and effortless! This Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast is packed with tender beef and veggies—perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner with minimal effort.
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.

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this! Toss chicken and potatoes in the Instant Pot, hit start, and let it do the work. In less than 40 minutes, you’ll have a juicy, satisfying meal—no extra hassle needed!
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.

Simple ingredients, big flavor! This Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms is a quick, healthy, and low-carb dinner that’s ready in just 40 minutes—perfect for busy nights!
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.

The easiest rump roast you'll ever make! Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this tender, flavorful roast is a guaranteed family favorite!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

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

Forgot to thaw the chicken? Don’t sweat it. The Instant Pot turns frozen shredded chicken into a ready-to-go meal fast. Perfect for busy nights or stocking up for the week!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

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.

Fall-off-the-bone ribs in no time! These Instant Pot Ribs are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor—ready in minutes instead of hours!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Overhead shot of a plate of chicken adobo with rice and scallions on the side.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Classic taste, modern shortcut! Instant Pot Chicken Adobo keeps the deep, garlicky, tangy goodness of this Filipino favorite but speeds up the cooking, so you can dig in faster.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

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

Skip the takeout—make it at home! Instant Pot Chicken Biryani gives you fluffy basmati rice, tender chicken, and bold Indian spices in one easy pot.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Low angle shot of stuffed pepper soup in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Soup’s on! Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the hearty goodness of classic stuffed peppers—just way easier to make. Use ground beef or turkey for a quick, satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

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 done in 30! Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken makes juicy, flavorful chicken thighs in a rich, garlicky sauce—fast, easy, and downright delicious.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

A spoonful of soup is shown in the foreground over a bowl of Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup.
Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

A warm, hearty hug in a bowl! This Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup has everything you need for a satisfying meal—tender beans, smoky bacon, and fresh herbs—all cooked to perfection in under an hour.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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

A classic made simple! With tender pasta and a rich, meaty sauce, this Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese gives you a comforting, homemade meal—fast and easy!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Instant Pot Pork Roast

Shredded pork roast on a plate next to mashed sweet potatoes and a green salad.
Instant Pot Pork Roast. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Forget the all-day wait! The Instant Pot gives you a melt-in-your-mouth roast with rich gravy in a fraction of the time. Perfect for holiday feasts or a cozy family dinner!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Roast

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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

Restaurant-quality butter chicken at home! Marinated chicken thighs cook up tender in a rich, spiced sauce—all in the Instant Pot. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and ready fast!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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