A comprehensive list of Instant Pot recipes with plenty of options for chicken, beef, and seafood dinners, along with Instant Pot soups, desserts, tacos and more!
Instant Pot Recipes are here for the crazy busy nights that are ahead. It’s the fastest kitchen appliance around, and it comes with so many different functions like a pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, rice cooker, you name it!
I am in love with this little appliance that I have no clue how we lived without for so long. You can make ANYTHING in this pot! I’ve rounded up my top 50 go-to Instant Pot recipes for you to try out. If you haven’t jumped on the Instant Pot train yet, now is the time to get cooking!
50 Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Classic Roast Beef
- Instant Pot Sticky Chicken
- Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
- Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
- Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Instant Pot Whole Rotisserie Chicken
- Instant Pot Roast
- Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
- Instant Pot Broccoli and Four Cheese Soup
What is an instant pot used for?
An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker that also functions as a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, warmer and saute pan. There are so many different ways to use the Instant Pot, you can use it for everything from traditional crock pot recipes to steaming vegetables, hard boiling eggs, cooking mac and cheese and more.
- Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos
- Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
- Instant Pot Orange Chicken
- Instant Pot Rice Pudding
- Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
- Instant Pot Mexican Casserole
- Whole30 Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo
- Instant Pot Salisbury Steak and Gravy
- 10 Minute Spinach Dip Instant Pot Recipe
- Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken
How long do you cook chicken breast in a pressure cooker?
Many of these Instant Pot recipes use chicken breasts. Generally speaking, chicken breasts cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Then you can shred the chicken and use it in countless other preparations.
- Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos
- Instant Pot Turkey Meatball Stroganoff
- Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash
- Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes
- Instant Pot Turkey Meatball Soup
- Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
- Instant Pot Mexican Rice
- Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Instant Pot Spaghetti
- Instant Pot Korean Beef Tacos
- Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli Soup
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Instant Pot Beef Stew
- Instant Pot Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Asian Short Ribs
- Barbacoa Beef
- Chili Garlic Instant Pot Noodles
- Instant Pot Mexican Tortilla Soup
- Honey Teriyaki Drumsticks
- Instant Pot Chili (Print the recipe below!)
- Instant Pot Ramen Soup
- Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
- Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches
- Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf
- Instant Pot Baked Ziti
- Instant Pot Indian Butter Shrimp
- Instant Pot Crack Chicken
- Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Soy-Ginger Glaze
How do you make Instant Pot chili?
This Instant Pot chili is a hearty combination of beef and two types of beans. With the Instant Pot you get that slow simmered chili flavor in just minutes! Serve your chili as is, or pile it up with toppings like sour cream, tortilla strips, cheese and tomatoes. This chili freezes beautifully, so I often make a double batch to save some for another night. It’s one of my all time favorite Instant Pot recipes!
Instant Pot Chili
Serves 6
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 lbs lean ground beef I use 90% lean
1 onion finely diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
3/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
Assorted toppings such as shredded cheese, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream
Turn your Instant Pot to saute, then add the olive oil to the pot. Add the meat and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spatula as you stir.
Add the onion and cook for 3 more minutes or until softened.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, pepper and beans to the pot.
Turn the Instant Pot to the chili setting and place the lid on the pot. Cook for 20 minutes. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally.
Serve with assorted toppings.
This post was originally published on September 6, 2016 and was updated April 3, 2018 with new content.
chubskulit rose says
I love chili and since it is snowing here again in my neck of the woods, I would love to make a pot. Maybe I will try your recipe because it has cocoa powder, I always add a tablespoon of ground coffee on mine.
Carol Cassara says
I think the instant pot is the absolute best appliance to have in the kitchen. I totally appreciate these recipes, they’re easy to prepare and the clean up is easy as well! I love it!
Leah says
These look like great recipes! I know so many people love their instant pot!!
Bonnie g says
Oh wow! These recipes look amazing and delicious! These would make my life easier.
Tomi c says
What an amazing roundup of Instant Pot recipes. I love my Instant Pot. Seriously, between my Instant Pot and my Air Fryer I’ve got breakfast, lunch and dinner covered.
Gisele says
Wow, it looks like instant pot is taking over the cooking industry. I’m sure these are great for families but I’m a one-person household. I wish I had a big family to cook for, I’d get one of these instant pots.
Alison Rost says
Having an instant pot is a life saver especially during busy days! I think these recipes are all noteworthy! I’d love to try that chili soon!
Peter says
These recipes all look so good! Now all I need is an instant pot! I’m a little slow at getting up to speed with some things. I will be trying these soon!
Esther Irish says
oh I’m saving this! I don’t love my Instant Pot the way so many of my friends do. I just haven’t had things turn out as good as in my Crock Pot. I need to try some of these!
Jeanette says
I totally need to pin this. I love my instant pot but I’m always trying to find stuff to try in it. This gives me a wonderful list to try. They all look very good!
Anita Anderson says
Now I want an Instant Pot to make all these delicious recipes. My favorite is the rice pudding Mmmm and tacos.
candy says
For someone who has an instanta pot there are a ton of ideas here for them to use. I still don’t have one. Maybe with mother day coming up who knows.
Amber Myers says
I’m pretty sure I’d like all of these recipes. I do have an Instant Pot, so I’ll have to try them out. I’ll have to see if I like that chili recipe more than the one I make in the crock pot.
Alli Smith says
I received an Instant Pot for Christmas and haven’t used it yet. I keep forgetting about it. I need to try a few of these delicious looking recipes.
KalynsKitchen says
I now have an Instant Pot and a Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker and love them both. Pressure cooker heaven at my house. Thanks for the shout-out, sharing now!
Amy @ Pressure Cook Recipes says
Hi Sara,
Thank you so much for including our recipes in this wonderful round-up!
They all look lovely and yummy! 🙂
Amy
Beatrice says
So many great recipes to try!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
How interesting! I will have to look into this appliance 🙂 Love all these beautiful dishes.
Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says
Thank you very much for including my recipe. This is a really great list of easy recipes. I have no idea cheesecake is possible! Going to try a few of these recipes for sure. 😀
Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook says
Thanks so much for featuring my recipes Sue! The roundup looks amazing and I’m honored to be listed with these talented bloggers 🙂
Instant pot is so convenient isn’t it!