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22 Instant Pot Recipes So Good, You'll Lick Your Plate!

Published: Nov 16, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Craving meals that practically cook themselves? Our top 22 Instant Pot recipes that are so tasty, you won't believe they're this easy to make at home!

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

Cook tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice simultaneously in your Instant Pot. Perfect results every time! Dinner's ready in just 40 minutes, with minimal effort required!
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, bursting with flavor like they're straight from your favorite BBQ spot! Whip up the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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.

Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos take Taco Tuesday to the next level! With a quick garlic and citrus marinated pulled pork, these tacos are ready in about an hour and taste amazing.
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.

Add a new favorite to your cookout menu with BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese made in your Instant Pot! In only 30 minutes, this creamy, cheesy pasta with grilled chicken will have everyone coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese

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.

This 20-minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen is a weeknight winner! With a customizable spicy broth, quick-cooked chicken, and your favorite veggies, it's a healthy, comforting meal in no time.
Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen

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 packed with beefy goodness and loads of vegetables, making it the ideal lazy Sunday dinner.
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.

Enjoy a quick and easy dinner with these Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes! Savor juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes, ready in under 40 minutes with minimal hands-on time!
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.

Enjoy a delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe ready in just 40 minutes! This healthy, low-carb dinner is simple yet loved by the whole family!
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 is the easiest 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 delight the whole family!
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.

Discover the Best Thai Green Curry Recipe, crafted for quick and easy meals in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker! This green chicken curry is low in carbs and can also be prepared in a slow cooker for added convenience!
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.

Get ready to fall for these mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs! Made in minutes, not hours, thanks to your beloved pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

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

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs are the perfect last-minute dinner idea for a busy weeknight. In under 30 minutes, the Instant Pot makes these thighs juicy and tender, ideal for quick meals and meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Thighs

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.

Today calls for soup! Enjoy Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup, a hearty and satisfying dish made with ground beef or ground turkey, perfect for a delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Thai Chicken Curry

Low angle shot of a blue and white striped bowl filled with Thai chicken curry.
Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Chicken Curry is simply amazing! It's incredibly easy to whip up, and you can toss in whatever veggies you have. Whether you prefer stovetop or Instant Pot cooking, it's guaranteed to be delicious!
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

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

Enjoy perfectly cooked, flavorful chicken thighs with this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. In just about 30 minutes, you'll be enjoying a delicious hot meal!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

A bowl of tortellini soup sits on a rustic wooden cutting board with a yellow linen and a bunch of parsley.
Instant Pot Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Delight in the warmth of this Instant Pot Tortellini Soup—a hearty dish featuring savory ground sausage, wholesome vegetables, and cheesy tortellini. This perfectly balanced soup will have everyone asking for seconds!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

Instant Pot Jalapeño Risotto

Red bowl of risotto topped with sliced jalapeños.
Instant Pot Jalapeño Risotto. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Indulge in Instant Pot Jalapeño Risotto—a delicious and easy main meal or side dish, elevated with extra virgin olive oil for extra flavor!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Jalapeño Risotto

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Plate of spaghetti and meatballs made in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Savor the classic comfort of Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs—tender meatballs and pasta perfection at the push of a button!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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.

Discover how easy it is to make perfectly tender roast (and gravy) in an Instant Pot! Ideal for dinner parties or holidays, it's a quick and impressive main dish.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Roast

Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken

Chicken thighs with mustard sauce on top next to green beans on a white plate.
Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Whip up juicy chicken thighs in no time with this Instant Pot recipe! Cooked in a delicious maple mustard sauce, it's a healthy and flavorful main dish that's super quick and easy.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken

Instant Pot Vegan Acorn Squash Chili

Instant Pot Vegan Acorn Squash Chili. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This super easy, healthy, and delicious vegetarian chili recipe is packed with acorn squash, pinto beans, and the perfect blend of spices. It's a hearty and comforting autumn-inspired dish made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, with stovetop instructions included!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Vegan Acorn Squash Chili

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Enjoy creamy, buttery, tender Peruvian beans—super simple, healthy, and easy to make! Spiced with ground chipotle pepper powder, these pressure cooker beans boast a deep, smoky flavor that complements a wide range of dishes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

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