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17 Easy and Healthy Instant Pot Recipes

Published: Jul 5, 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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Are you trying to eat healthy, but you're short on time? Let your trusted Instant Pot help you take the stress out of meal times. Check out these 17 healthy and easy recipes that you can make in your pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower in a white bowl with butter, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is amazingly delicious! It's a fantastic low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. Enjoy the creamy texture and rich garlic butter flavors of this cheesy cauliflower mash.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon chicken pasta in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This delicious Instant Pot buttery lemon chicken pasta is definitely worth trying. It combines pasta with zucchini, squash, and chicken for a light yet hearty dish. You can easily customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken Pasta

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 ideal for a quick, effortless dinner! Enjoy juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes in under 40 minutes, with minimal hands-on time required!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

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.

Here's the simplest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you'll ever try! Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this dish is sure to be a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

Enjoy this tasty Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe ready in just 40 minutes! It's a healthy, low-carb dinner with simple ingredients that the whole family will enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower in a white bowl with a spoon, parsley, butter, salt, and black pepper.
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower is a fantastic low-carb swap for potatoes! Enjoy its buttery deliciousness—it's a healthy, low-carb side dish option!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free)

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry

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.

Make the Best Thai Green Curry in your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker for a quick and easy meal! This green chicken curry is low-carb and can also be prepared in a slow cooker!
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.

You'll adore these mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs—easy and quick to make in just minutes with your trusty pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

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

Cooking frozen shredded chicken breasts in the Instant Pot is my go-to for quick weeknight dinners. It's versatile and perfect for meal prep as well!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

Prepare tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice simultaneously in your Instant Pot. They turn out perfect every time! Dinner is ready in about 40 minutes with minimal hands-on effort!
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.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are incredibly tender and packed with flavor—just like your favorite BBQ joint's! Whip up the best pork ribs in under an hour using your pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Ukha Russian Fish Soup

Overhead view of blue bowl of soup.
Ukha Russian Fish Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Ukha, a traditional Russian Fish Soup. This hearty broth, filled with fish, vegetables, and herbs, brings rustic charm and timeless comfort to your table.
Get the Recipe: Ukha Russian Fish Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Ghallaba

Instant Pot Chicken Ghallaba. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Simplify dinner with this Instant Pot Chicken Ghallaba! This Middle Eastern dish cooks chicken with tangy tomatoes and veggies in one pot, making it a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Ghallaba

Tomato Lime Chicken

Image shows a Bite of tomato lime chicken on a fork with rice and the rest of the bowl in the background.
Tomato Lime Chicken. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This Tomato Lime Chicken is the epitome of easy dump-and-go cooking. Packed with flavor and incredibly simple to make, it's perfect for tacos, salads, rice bowls, and more.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Lime Chicken

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup – 30 Minute Meal

Vegatable soup in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup – 30 Minute Meal. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Stuck on dinner ideas? Try this quick 30-minute meal tonight: Easy Instant Pot vegetable soup. It's loaded with fresh and frozen veggies, flavored with paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce for a tasty twist.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Vegetable Soup – 30 Minute Meal

Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Pasta da vinci in a bowl.
Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Try this Cheesecake Factory copycat Pasta Da Vinci and you'll feel like you're dining out. This chicken pasta dish is easy to make in your Instant Pot, offering a delicious dinner option that tastes just like the restaurant version. Enjoy the flavors of Cheesecake Factory pasta from the comfort of home!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza

A close-up of an open-faced sandwich with shredded chicken, melted cheese, red onions, and green peppers on a white plate, reminiscent of the flavors found in 21 instant pot recipes. Another sandwich and a bowl of green olives are visible in the background.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Try this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza for a quick and tasty 20-minute meal. It's a delicious twist on traditional pizza, using baguette bread loaded with flavorful BBQ chicken toppings. Perfect for a satisfying and easy dinner option!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza

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