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By Lisa Sharp 5 Comments
There are so many things you can make with an Instant Pot including some delicious easy Instant Pot recipes. Everything from delicious Instant Pot chicken recipes to Instant Pot vegetarian recipes are found on this list.
I first heard about the Instant Pot several years ago when searching for a lead-free slow cooker. While there are a few brands that test to have lead within the safe limit finding one that was 100% lead-free was proving hard. That’s where the Instant Potcame in.
The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker but it has a slow cooker setting. It’s lead-free because it has a stainless steel inner pot. It also makes clean up very easy as it’s dishwasher safe and you don’t have to worry about scratching it.
I thought when I got it I’d mostly just use it as a slow cooker. I do use that setting some but I’ve learned to love the pressure cooker settings. It’s amazing how quickly you can cook things.
I think the moment I knew it was life-changing was when I forgot to thaw some chicken breasts for dinner. I did a quick search and found it’s safe to cook frozen meat in the pressure cooker and found how long I needed to cook it. In less time than cooking thawed chicken breasts in the oven, I had perfectly cooked frozen chicken breasts!
Since I love to cook and bake I have a lot of kitchen tools so even with a good size kitchen space can be an issue. That’s another reason I love my Instant Pot. It works as an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and more. I love multitasking items, they save so much space and money.
I’m always looking for new things to try in my Instant Pot and have collected a lot of recipes. I thought it would be fun to share them. If you already have an Instant Pot these are some new ideas or if you are still thinking about getting one this can show you some of the things you can do with your Instant Pot.
Delicious Instant Pot Recipes
You can make all kinds of great things in an Instant Pot and these Instant Pot recipes will get you started.
Instant Pot Whole Frozen Chicken
One of my favorite things to make in an Instant Pot is a whole frozen chicken.
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Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans and Rice
Brown rice is cooked in flavorful salsa with garlic salt, a bay leaf, and cumin. Canned black beans make this recipe very convenient.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
This chicken tikka masala recipe is restaurant quality, made from scratch, and easy to make in a pressure cooker. The chicken is tender and flavorful, simmered in a creamy tikka masala sauce with a hint of lemon.
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Instant Pot White Bean Soup
This Instant Pot soup recipe made with sausage, white beans, and vegetables is a family favorite. It used to take hours on the stovetop, but in the Instant Pot pressure cooker, it's done in less than one hour.
Instant Pot Farro
Farro is a really delicious grain and cooking it in an Instant Pot makes it quick and easy.
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Instant Pot Gumbo
This is my mom's gumbo recipe. She is a great cook and makes delicious NOLA food.
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Instant Pot Flaky Lemon Pepper Salmon
Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon comes together with only 5 minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients! So simple with a perfect salmon texture.
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Honey Sesame Chicken
Skip the Chinese take-out and make your own stir-fry style dish with this easy Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Rice
This Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Rice tastes just like the one you get at Chipotle and is only 3 ingredients!
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Instant Pot Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Enjoy a traditional tomato ketchup-based meatloaf recipe in half the time when cooked in your Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken
A delicious and easy entree that goes great over rice, pasta, or a side of vegetables.
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Instant Pot Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Instant Pot Artichoke and Spinach Dip Applebees Copycat is the perfect flavor combination of garlic, spinach, and artichokes are a classic trio of flavors, and then you add in the different cheeses, and it makes this recipe dynamite.
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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Tender fall-apart chuck roast with a flavor-packed juice for dipping, in a fraction of the usual cooking time. This French Dip Sandwich recipe is topped with melty cheese and served on a buttery garlic roll.
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Corn on the Cob
Cooking corn in the Instant Pot is an easy and delicious way to enjoy corn.
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Instant Pot Easy Jambalaya
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5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili
The easiest 5 ingredient Instant Pot chili recipe ever and costs less than $10 total to make.
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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Chicken and broccoli are cooked to juicy perfection along with a creamy and cheesy sauce made from broth, cheese, and milk. Add some white rice and this meal is turned into a comforting, filling, and hearty dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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Instant Pot Boneless Pork Chops
You are going to love this quick and easy Instant Pot Boneless Pork Chops Recipe. This delicious ranch pork chops recipe is packed with flavor.
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Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Cook this Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe in 15 minutes! It is an easy, delicious meal that your whole family will love.
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Teriyaki Rice
This one-pot Teriyaki Rice is a mouthwatering meal that you can make in just one pan in around 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
These Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are the perfect recipe to make to break in your Instant Pot! They are so easy to make and taste like they've been slow-roasting for hours. Tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection!
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Instant Pot Vegetable Broth
Easy recipe for homemade Instant Pot vegetable broth. You can make this in any electric pressure cooker. Use fresh veggies or scraps for a cost-effective recipe.
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Butternut Squash Risotto
There is nothing quite like a steaming hot bowl of creamy butternut squash risotto. It’s comfort food at its finest.
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Easy Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese is easy to make in the Instant Pot.
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Easy Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is one of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot, it always turns out perfect.