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17 Instant Pot Meals So Tasty, Your Guests Will ‘Borrow’ The Recipe!

Published: Mar 15, 2026 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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These 17 Instant Pot meals are so good, your guests will "accidentally" leave with the recipe tucked in their pocket. They’ll be so impressed, they'll probably offer to wash your dishes just to get another taste. Get ready to be the secret recipe thief... because they’ll be stealing your dinner AND your ideas!

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 the easiest recipe you’ll ever try! Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, it’s a family favorite that’s sure to impress.
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.

This Thai Green Curry is the best you’ll ever make, and it’s ready in a flash with your Instant Pot or pressure cooker! With tender chicken and vibrant flavors, it's a low-carb delight that can also be made in a slow cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

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.

Try something different at your next cookout with BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese made in your Instant Pot! This one pot side dish combines everything you love about creamy, cheesy pasta and leftover grilled chicken in a uniquely yummy 30-minute recipe!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese

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 perfect 40-minute dinner! Quick, healthy, and low-carb, it’s a meal the whole family will love with just a few simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

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 Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is your go-to for a quick, hassle-free dinner! Juicy chicken and tender potatoes are ready in less than 40 minutes, with most of the work being hands-off!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

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 Instant Pot Pot Roast is a hearty, veggie-filled meal that’s perfect for a relaxing Sunday dinner—beefy, delicious, and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

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.

These easy, mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs are ready in minutes, not hours! Perfect for satisfying your rib cravings with the help of your trusty pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

With your Instant Pot, you can make tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice all in one go! Ready in about 40 minutes with minimal hands-on time—dinner just got easier!
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.

Make the juiciest, most flavorful Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs in under an hour! These tender ribs are packed with flavor, just like your favorite BBQ joint’s, but made right at home.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup with tortilla chips, diced avocado, and sliced lime on top.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This flavorful chicken tortilla soup comes together in just 30 minutes with your Instant Pot! Packed with veggies and so satisfying, it's the perfect quick meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice

Chicken, sausage, and rice in instant pot with wooden spoon.
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice is a delicious one-pot meal that brings all the bold flavors of Cajun cooking with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Rice

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

A white bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Stew sits on a rustic wooden cutting board with a red linen on a white marble counter.
Instant Pot Chicken Stew. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Warm up with this easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew—tender shredded chicken, hearty veggies, and thyme create a comforting dish that’s ready in under an hour, most of which is hands-off!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

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

In a hurry? Try our Instant Pot Best Beef Stew! This Hungarian goulash is rich, hearty, low carb, and made with melt-in-your-mouth beef that’s sure to have everyone asking for seconds!
Get the Recipe: Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Instant Pot Ham

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

Savor the classic taste of Instant Pot Ham—juicy, tender, and ready in no time! Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight meals, this globally-loved dish is comfort food made easy.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ham

Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

Overhead shot of a platter of shrimp biryani.
Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Bring the vibrant tastes of India to your kitchen with Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani! Fragrant rice, succulent shrimp, and aromatic spices meld perfectly for a rich and comforting meal, all in one pot.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

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.

Bring the taste of the Mediterranean home with this delicious chicken shawarma recipe! Infused with lemon, garlic, cumin, and other spices, make it in your oven or speed things up by using your Instant Pot and oven combo.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

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