15 Instant Pot Meals You Can Throw Together and Forget!

Want easy meals with zero effort? These 15 Instant Pot recipes let you throw everything in and forget—so you can focus on more important things!

Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

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

I love making frozen shredded chicken in the Instant Pot for busy nights. It’s easy, versatile, and great for meal prepping too!
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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.

This Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen is perfect for busy nights! In 20 minutes, enjoy a spicy broth, juicy chicken, and crisp veggies for a comforting, healthy meal.
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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.

Taco Tuesday perfection in an hour with Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Garlic and citrus-infused pulled pork makes these tacos irresistibly delicious.
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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.

Try this unique Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese at your next cookout! A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with leftover grilled chicken, ready in 30 minutes.
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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.

Make juicy chicken thighs and fluffy rice at the same time in your Instant Pot! Dinner’s ready in just 40 minutes with minimal effort!
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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.

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs so tender and flavorful, you’ll think they’re from your favorite BBQ place—ready in less than 60 minutes!
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The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The simplest Instant Pot rump roast recipe ever! Whether you use a pressure cooker or slow cooker, this family favorite is always a hit!
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Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

The ultimate Thai Green Curry recipe, made quick in the Instant Pot! Low-carb, full of flavor, and perfect for the slow cooker too!
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Instant Pot Tortilla Soup

Low angle shot of a white bowl filled with tortilla soup. There is an instant pot in the background. — Instant Pot Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorites! With shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and loads of flavor, it's perfect!
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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe makes juicy chicken thighs in just 30 minutes. A flavorful, hot meal is ready in no time!
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Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

This Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup recipe combines warming broth, rich, salty bacon, hearty navy beans, celery, carrot, and fresh herbs for an easy, delicious dinner everyone will love that's ready in under an hour!
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Instant Pot Cajun Rice and Sausage

Close up of Cajun Rice and Sausage on a plate. — Instant Pot Cajun Rice and Sausage. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Craving Cajun? This Instant Pot Cajun Rice and Sausage recipe is bursting with flavor and makes a filling meal everyone will love!
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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a Filipino-inspired, sweet and savory dish that’s keto-friendly and low-carb—ready in 40 minutes or less!
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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.

Pork and Sauerkraut isn’t just for New Year’s—this hearty, low-carb dish is perfect all winter! Full of savory flavors and easy to make in any cooker.
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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.

Savor the flavors of the South with this cheesy Shrimp and Grits! This Instant Pot dish comes together in 30 minutes with bacon, shrimp, and creamy grits.
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