15 Instant Pot Recipes That Turn Chaos Into Calm

Feeling frazzled? These 15 Instant Pot recipes will bring calm to your kitchen chaos. Simple, delicious meals are just a press of a button away!

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

This Instant Pot rump roast is super simple! Whether using a pressure cooker, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, your family will love every bite!
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Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits

A bowl of shrimp and grits, made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, topped with crispy bacon and a sunny-side-up egg, with a fork placed inside. — Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Taste the South with cheesy Shrimp and Grits, an Instant Pot recipe ready in 30 minutes! Bacon, sautéed tomatoes, crispy eggs, tender shrimp, and creamy grits bring comfort to your brunch table.
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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.

Impress your guests at the next cookout with BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, cooked in the Instant Pot! This one-pot dish combines cheesy pasta and grilled chicken in just 30 minutes.
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Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs

These Instant Pot Ribs are a game-changer—easy, mouth-watering, and ready in minutes, not hours, with your pressure cooker!
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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 is a fast, flavorful dinner for busy nights. Juicy, tender, and ready in under 30 minutes—plus, it’s perfect for meal prep!
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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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

Instant Pot makes it easy to cook tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice together! Have dinner ready in 40 minutes with hardly any effort.
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Easy Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut

A blue ceramic dish filled with a sauerkraut and sausage casserole is shown, featuring chunks of sausage, pieces of meat, and garnishes—an ideal recipe for 10 instant pot dinners. Two bowls of the same dish are in the background. — Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Enjoy this German New Year’s tradition all winter! This easy Pork and Sauerkraut recipe is hearty, low-carb, and packed with savory flavors, plus it’s simple to make in the Instant Pot, oven, or slow cooker.
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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 so tender, they fall off the bone! Full of flavor and ready in under an hour, they taste just like BBQ restaurant ribs.
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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.

Add this 20-minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen to your weeknight dinner lineup! Spicy broth, quick chicken, and tasty veggies create a comforting and healthy bowl.
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Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

A plate with a cooked meat roast, topped with mushrooms and garnished with parsley. Halved red potatoes are on the side. A light brown cloth napkin is placed beside the plate. — Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast. Photo Credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast is a beefy, veggie-filled dish that's perfect for a comforting, lazy Sunday dinner.
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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.

These Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos are the perfect Taco Tuesday treat! Garlic and citrus-infused pulled pork comes together in about an hour for tacos that are bursting with flavor.
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Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is a flavorful low-carb mash that’s just as comforting as mashed potatoes, with buttery garlic goodness and a smooth texture.
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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.

These Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes are a lifesaver for busy nights! Juicy chicken and tender potatoes are ready in under 40 minutes, with minimal prep needed.
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Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

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

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms is a quick, delicious dinner in just 40 minutes! A healthy, low-carb meal with few ingredients that everyone will love.
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Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Make the Best Thai Green Curry in your Instant Pot for a fast, flavorful meal! This low-carb green chicken curry can also be cooked in a slow cooker.
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