The Ultimate List of Easy Instant Pot Recipes {125+ Recipes!}

Folks, you have officially landed on the best Instant Pot recipe post on the internet.

At least I’d like to think so.

Like many of you, I have fallen in looooove with my Instant Pot. It’s so bad that I actually had a dream about it one night.

I ended up on a beautiful tropical island somewhere with all my family and friends, and I cooked Instant Pot chili on a sunny beach for them.

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Nevermind the fact that this beach had no electricity. A solar-powered Instant Pot?

During my waking hours, I have spent far too much time dreaming up Instant Pot recipes for all of you and drooling over Instant Pot recipes from other food bloggers.

There are sooooooo many good recipes out there that I couldn’t keep my newfound knowledge to myself.

And so this post — The Ultimate List of Easy Instant Pot Recipes — was born. I’ve included over 125 really really good Instant Pot recipes in this post and I plan to add even more.

To make this easy Instant Pot recipe post even easier, I’ve divided it into categories so you can quickly find what you’re looking for:

• Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes
• Instant Pot Main Dish Recipes
  • Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes
  • Instant Pot Chilli Recipes
  • Other Instant Pot Main Dish Recipes
• Instant Pot Dessert Recipes
• Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes
• Vegan Instant Pot Recipes
• Other Instant Pot Recipes (includes snacks, drinks, etc.)

Make sure to bookmark this post right now so you can come back to it later as I add more recipes.

And if you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, you can join the Instant Pot party (it’s a really, really fun party) by picking up an Instant Pot DUO Plus 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker.

The Ultimate List of Easy Instant Pot Recipes

I hope you enjoy, and please do tell me if you discover any new favourites on this list.

Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats from Recipes from a Pantry

Want a bowl of warm, comforting, and creamy steel cut oats? Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are the perfect answer to your cravings.

Instant Pot Oatmeal with Chocolate from Recipes from a Pantry

This easy Instant Pot Oatmeal with Chocolate recipe will produce glorious, chocolate-y oatmeal that is perfect for breakfast all year round. Don’t like chocolate? Not a problem – omit the cocoa powder and flavour it however you’d like.

Caramelized Onion Mushroom Kale Quiche from Wholesome Yum

Yeap, a low carb quiche in the Instant Pot. An ‘ultra fluffy’ quiche, too… even better.

Coconut Low Carb Porridge from Low Carb Yum

This is ‘the perfect hot keto cereal’ made with a base of dried coconut, coconut milk, and coconut water.

A few more easy Instant Pot breakfast recipes that you’ll love:

• Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Strawberry Trail Mix Oatmeal from Peas and Crayons
• Instant Pot Quinoa Blueberry Breakfast Bowl from Sidewalk Shoes
• 5-Ingredient Pressure Cooker Cheesy Egg Bake from Kitschen Cat

The Ultimate Guide to the Instant Pot

 

To learn everything you need to know about the Instant Pot, check out my post: Instant Pot Review – The Ultimate Guide to the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Main Dish Recipes

Soups, stews and chilli recipes are suuuuuper popular for the Instant Pot, so I’ve divided the next grouping of recipes into three sections: Instant Pot soup and stew recipes, Instant Pot chilli recipes and other Instant Pot Main Dish Recipes.

Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes

I often store my soup in my Instant Pot inner pot (sooo easy) by using a Silicone Lid made for the Instant Pot.

Potato Instant Pot Soup from Recipes from a Pantry

This creamy Instant Pot soup is sooo good and comes together in just a few simple steps.

The Easiest Instant Pot Beef Stew from Recipes from a Pantry

Quick to whip up, requires only 10 ingredients, and is hearty enough to be a meal. What else do you need in a stew?

Low Carb Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup from Recipes from a Pantry

This Mexican Spiced Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is easy, comforting, smooth and creamy with just a handful of ingredients.  It is a great low carb soup recipe for weeknight suppers.

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Zucchini from Recipes from a Pantry

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Zucchini is a low carb vegetable soup may be low in carbs but is full of flavour! It is super easy to make and could become your next favourite summer soup recipe.

A few more easy Instant Pot soup and stew recipes that you’ll love:

• Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Mexican Flavours from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot African Pepper Soup from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Campfire Stew from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Moroccan Split Pea Soup from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup from Recipes From A Pantry
• Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup from Whole Food Bellies
• Instant Pot Tortilla Soup from Flour + Spice
• Instant Pot Tomatillo Pork Soup from From Pasta to Paleo
• Instant Pot Kale Lentil Soup from Mrishtanna
• Healthy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup from Carmy
• Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup from Simple Happy Foodie
• Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup from My Kitchen Love
• Instant Pot Posole – Pork Stew from Simple Happy Foodie
• Instant Pot Hearty Vegetable and Brown Rice Soup from Yay! for Food
• Instant Pot Beef Vindaloo from Krumpli

Instant Pot Chilli Recipes

Instant Pot Chili in 25 Mins from Recipes from a Pantry

You’ll love this comforting, warm, and over-the-top delicious Instant Pot chilli recipe. Easily double or triple it for a crowd.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili from Recipes from a Pantry

Ready for a warming, filling and comforting meal? You will love this easy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe.

Instant Pot Chicken Chilli from Recipes from a Pantry

This is the good stuff right here. Instant Pot Chicken Chilli is a chilli that is full of flavour and can be made easily from pantry staples.

Vegetarian Quinoa Chilli from Peas and Crayons

Another winning chilli recipe — this one a vegetarian recipe with lentils, black beans, and loads of filling veggies.

A few more easy Instant Pot chilli (or Instant Pot chili, if you prefer) recipes that you’ll love:

• Instant Pot Chilli with Chocolate and Chipotle from Recipes from a Pantry
• Turkey and Sweet Potato Chilli from Whole Food Bellies
• Green Tomato Garlic Chilli from Farm Fresh Feasts
• Pressure Cooker Green Chicken Chilli from A Nerd Cooks
• Quick Vegan Sweet Potato Chilli from Living Sweet Moments

Other Instant Pot Main Dish Recipes

Perfect Instant Pot Chicken Breast from Recipes from a Pantry

Looking for the BEST Instant Pot chicken breast recipe? You’ve found it! This method produces flavourful, tender, perfect chicken breasts using fresh or frozen chicken.

Instant Pot Pork Chops from Recipes from a Pantry

If you love pork chops, this recipe is for you. This easy pork chop recipe will give you moist, fork-tender, flavourful pork chops using fresh or frozen pork chops.

Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers from Recipes from a Pantry

Did you know you can make delicious stuffed peppers in your Instant Pot? These Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are so delicious and filling and can be quickly made for an easy supper option.

Instant Pot Meatloaf from Recipes from a Pantry

Move over, baked meatloaf. With this Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe, you’ll be able to make flavourful meatloaf conveniently in your Instant Pot.

A few more easy Instant Pot main dish recipes that you’ll love:

• Easy Instant Pot Meatballs from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Orange Chicken from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Jambalaya from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken Tacos from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Shredded Chicken – 2 Ways from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken Wings from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken Curry from Recipes from a Pantry
• 7 Easy Chicken Marinades from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin {Vietnamese Flavours} from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Chicken Thighs from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Pot Roast from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Whole Chicken from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Ribs {West African Style} from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce from Savory Tooth
• Instant Pot Mexican Pizza from The Typical Mom
• Honey Sesame Chicken from Thrifty Jinxy
• Mushroom Bourguignon from Vegan Heaven
• Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas from Krazy Kitchen Mom
• Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala from Cooking You Love
• Spiced Cranberry Pork Roast from Make-Ahead Meal Mom
• Instant Pot Pork Ragu from Berry & Maple
• Coconut Curry Sea Bass in the Instant Pot from Tasting Page
• Instant Pot Sweet Potato Gratin from Happy Foods Tube
• Vegan Brussels Sprout and Butternut Squash Creamy Curry from Healthy Slow Cooking
• Instant Pot Pickled Pork Sliders from Farm Fresh Feasts
• Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice from Leelalicious
• Country Style Instant Pot Cube Steak from A Fork’s Tale
• Chana Daal in an Instant Pot from Flour + Spice

Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes

Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes from Recipes from a Pantry

Dreaming of creamy, fluffy, and easy-to-make mashed potatoes? There is also a vegan version of the recipe with a few easy substitutions.

Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts from Recipes from a Pantry

This Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts recipe is healthy, quick, easy and so amazingly tasty. Plus, you can make it with fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts. Be prepared to fall in foodie love.

Instant Pot Quinoa from Recipes from a Pantry

This post shows you how 2 ways to cook quinoa in your Instant Pot that produces perfect failproof quinoa every single time. Cook once and use it as meal prep quinoa for soups, curries, salads and more all week long.

Instant Pot Rice – 4 Ways from Recipes from a Pantry

Want the BEST Instant Pot rice recipe? How about FOUR of the best Instant Pot rice recipes? In this post, I’ll show you how to make perfect Instant Pot White Rice, Instant Pot Brown Rice, Instant Pot Jollof Rice and Instant Pot Mexican Rice.

A few more easy Instant Pot side dish recipes that you’ll love:

• Instant Pot Broccoli from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes from Recipes from a Pantry
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes from Recipes from a Pantry
• Butter and Dill Potato Medley from Prepare and Nourish
• Instant Pot Aloo Gobi – Curried Potato Cauliflower from Vegan Richa
• Instant Pot Loaded Baked Beans from Penny Pincher Jenny
• Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans from Soulfully Made

Instant Pot Dessert Recipes

To make some of these recipes, you’ll need a Springform cake pan for your Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Rainbow Bundt Cake from Recipes from a Pantry

Using everyday staples and with 10 mins of effort you can end up with a fluffy, colourful Instant Pot Rainbow Bundt Cake that appeals to kids big and small.

Instant Pot Cheesecake with Oreos from Recipes from a Pantry

Instant Pot Cheesecake with Oreos is SO easy to make and produces a mouthwatering, creamy and gorgeous cheesecake that will ‘wow’ anyone who tries it. It may just be one of the best desserts you’ll ever try.

Instant Pot Brownies from Recipes from a Pantry

These Instant Pot Brownies are fudgy, moist, full of flavour and made with a secret ingredient (pumpkin). They are the Vegan Pumpkin Brownies you need to make to celebrate pumpkin season.

Instant Pot Baked Apples from Recipes from a Pantry

Looking for a healthy treat? Well, you have found it. These Instant Pot Baked Apples comes together with 5 mins of cook time and 4 pantry staple ingredients. Healthy has never tasted so good!

A few more easy Instant Pot dessert recipes that you’ll love:

• Instant Pot Applesauce from Recipes from a Pantry
• Irresistible Instant Pot Dulce de Leche Cheesecake from Living Sweet Moments
• Instant Pot Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake from Passion for Savings
• Instant Pot Gingerbread Cheesecake for Two from Imagelicious
• Holiday Orange Spice Cake in the Instant Pot from Fried Dandelions
• Vegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake from Healthy Slow Cooking
• Keto Chocolate Cheesecake from Low Carb Yum
• Instant Pot Caramel from Condensed Milk from Recipe This
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pudding from Reuse Grow Enjoy
• Instant Pot Triple Chocolate Cheesecake from Serena Lissy
• Instant Pot Mexican Hot Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bars from This Old Gal
• Pressure Cooker Jasmine Rice Pudding from Organized Island

Vegan Instant Pot Recipes

Click on over to my 27 Must-Try Vegan Instant Pot Recipes post where I have rounded up 27 easy Instant Pot recipes vegans can enjoy, including:

• Butter “Chicken”
• Baked Apples
• Pumpkin Brownies
• Potato Curry
• One Pot Creamy Mushroom Marsala Pasta
• Barbeque Lentils
• Chocolate Oatmeal
• Cauliflower Queso
• Wild Rice Soup
• Minestrone Soup
• … and more.

Other Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Infused Water – 4 Ways by Recipes from a Pantry

Need a little help drinking water? Then let me show you how to make Instant Pot Infused water with a step-by-step image tutorial & 4 refreshing Pressure Cooker Infused Water recipes!

Instant Pot Iced Tea – 3 Ways by Recipes from a Pantry

Love insanely delicious Iced Tea? I’ll show you how to make Instant Pot Iced Tea with a step-by-step image tutorial & 3 refreshing Pressure Cooker Iced Tea recipes.

A few other easy Instant Pot recipes that you’ll love:

• Instant Pot Bone Broth from Melissa Torio
• Honey-Sweetened Cranberry Juice in the Instant Pot from Prepare & Nourish
• Strawberry Instant Pot Jam by Reuse Grow Enjoy

Instant Pot Meal Plan

Check out my Instant Pot Meal Plan for lots more recipes and ideas.

My Instant Pot Tips and Tricks

Learn one of my favourite Instant Pot tips in my easy Instant Pot Mashed Potato post. It will save you from disasters like onion brownies. (Read the tip and you’ll understand.)

Another easy Instant Pot recipe tip is to buy a second Inner Pot. This way you can cook in one pot, (carefully) remove it from the Instant Pot base, and insert your second pot and cook again immediately. Who has time to wait when there is a lot of cooking to do??

And don’t forget to pick up a Silicone Lid (perfect for storing soups and stews in the inner pot),  Glass lid (when you’re using non-pressurized Instant Pot settings), Springform cake pan (for making cakes and the like), and  Egg steamer rack (for making hard- and soft-boiled eggs). Yeap, I’m a little accessory-obsessed…

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I hope you enjoyed this round-up of easy Instant Pot recipes. Please do let me know if there are any types of recipes you’d like to see added. And if you find a new favourite on this list, please leave me a comment and let me know.

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