From the best chicken instant pot recipes to the best beef instant pot recipes, there’s a wide variety of the best instant pot recipes to choose from.
Make quick and stress-free weeknight dinners with these delicious instant pot dinners that the whole family will love. This is the ULTIMATE list of the BEST comfort foods for the instant pot. There are hundreds of the electric pressure cooker recipes for main entrees, side dishes, soups, pasta, rice, vegetables and desserts! There are also favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of these easy recipe ideas make great one-pot meals that can be made in fraction of the time compared to traditional cooking methods.
Best Chicken Instant Pot Recipes
Mexican
- Chicken Enchiladas from Number 2 Pencil
- Salsa Chicken Tacos from Cooking Classy
- Chicken Fajitas from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
- Salsa Verde Chicken from Cookies and Cups
- Chicken Burrito Bowls from Damn Delicious
- Chili-Lime Chicken from Our Best Bites
- Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice from This Old Gal
- Crispy Chicken Carnitas from Little Spice Jar
Asian
- General Tso’s Chicken from Adventures of a Nurse
- Instant Pot Sesame Chicken from Pressure Cooking Today
- Thai Chicken Rice Bowls from Wondermom Wannabe
- Teriyaki Chicken from Well Plated
- Instant Pot Orange Chicken from Sweet and Savory
- Spicy Honey Chicken from The Typical Mom
- Thai Red Curry with Chicken from Paint the Kitchen Red
- Thai Peanut Chicken & Noodles from The Creative Bite
- Cashew Butter Chicken from Wholesomelicious
- Kung Pao Chicken from Recipes, Food and Cooking
American
- Chicken and Rice from A Pinch of Healthy
- Fall-Off-The-Bone Instant Pot Whole Chicken (in 30 Minutes!) from Healing Gourmet
- Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs from Life Made Sweeter
- Instant Pot Chicken and Stuffing from I Save A to Z
- Rotisserie Chicken from Damn Delicious
- Chicken Andouille Sausage with Red Beans and Rice from Pinch of Healthy
- Crack Chicken from Adventures of a Nurse
- BBQ Chicken from Meaningful Eats
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta from Adventures of a Nurse
- Best Chicken Wings (Fresh or Frozen) from Sweet and Savory
- Chicken with Homemade Chicken Gravy from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Chicken and Dumplings from Flavor Mosaic
- Tender Chicken Breast Recipes from A Pinch of Healthy
- Garlic & Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken from Ciao Chow Bambina
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches from The Forked Spoon
- Shredded Chicken from The Recipe Rebel
- Lemon and Herb Chicken and Mashed Potatoes from Jay’s Sweet N Sour Life
Italian
- Cacciatore Chicken from Wholesomelicious
- Chicken Parmesan from Will Cook for Smiles
- Chicken Florentine from Extremely Good Parenting
- Tuscan Chicken Pasta from Tastes Better from Scratch
- Chicken Instant Pot Risotto from Happy Foods Tube
Other Chicken Best Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Jo Cooks
- Sweet Potato Chicken Curry from The Real Food Dietitians
- Moroccan Sticky Chicken from Bare Root Girl
- Chicken Broth in the Instant Pot from A Mind”Full” Mom
- Golden Chicken and Rice from Well Plated
- Chicken Tikka Marsala from Savory Tooth
- Chicken Marsala from What the Forks for Dinner
Beef Best Instant Pot Recipes
American
- Sunday Pot Roast from Favorite Family Recipes
- Cheeseburger Macaroni from The Typical Mom
- Stuffed Green Peppers from Copy Me That
- Instant Pot Spaghetti from The Salty Marshmallow
- Cubed Steak and Gravy from Adventures of a Nurse
- Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches from Prudent Penny Pincher
- Homemade Hamburger Helper from Adventures of a Nurse
- Meatloaf with Potatoes and Carrots from I Save A to Z
- Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Salisbury Steak and Potatoes from Noshtastic
- Salisbury Steak Meatballs from Skinnytaste
- Skinny Sloppy Joes with Tangy Slaw from Hip Pressure Cooking
- French Dip Sandwiches from No. 2 Pencil
- Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole from Pressure Cooking Today
- Sloppy Joes from Th Homemade Cook
- Corned Beef and Cabbage from Family Fresh Meals
- Beef and Noodles from Recipes That Crock
- Beef Tips from Soulfully Made
Other Best Beef Instant Pot Recipes
- Mongolian Beef from Pressure Cooking Today
- Korean Beef from Cookies and Cups
- Beef and Broccoli from I Save A to Z
- Goulash from I Don’t Have Time for That
- Hamburger Stroganoff from Julie’s Eats and Treats
- Frozen Ground Beef Recipe from Kitchen Stewardship
- Maple Smoked Brisket from Bare Root Girl
- Shepherd’s Pie from This Pilgrim Life
- Beef Gyros from My Crazy Good Life
- Barbacoa Beef from Skinnytaste
- Red Sauce Smothered Burritos from Basil Momma
- Taco Pie from Reviews by Pink
- Corned Beef and Cabbage from The Domestic Man
- Balsamic Roast Beef from Add a Pinch
Pork & Turkey Dinners
- Best Pork Carnitas from Platings and Pairings
- Baby Back Ribs from I Wash, You Dry
- Pulled Pork from The Salty Marshmallow
- Egg Roll Bowls from I Don’t Have Time for That
- Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork from Adventures of a Nurse
- 4-Ingredient BBQ Instant Pot Ribs from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Balsamic Pork Tenderloin from Creme de la Crumb
- Honey Baked Ham from A Mind”full” Mom
- Boneless Buttery Ranch Pork Chops from Eating on a Dime
- Apple Butter Pork Chops from Aunt Bee’s Recipes
- Easy Lasagna from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Instant Pot Short Ribs from The Flavor Bender
- Pasta with Italian Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes from Rachel Cooks
- Sausage & Mash from Every Nook & Cranny
- Green Chile Pork Carnitas from Pressure Cooking Today
- Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole from Adventures of a Nurse
- Apple Cider & Brown Sugar Pulled Pork from Creative Culinary
- Spaghetti Sauce from This Old Gal
- Pork Adobo from Jays Sweet N Sour Life
- Turkey Breast from Jo Cooks
- Turkey Tenderloin from Jessica Ivey
- Whole Instant Pot Turkey from Bacon is Magic
Soup Best Instant Pot Recipes
Beef
- Best Easy Instant Pot Chili from The Salty Marshmallow
- Vegetable Beef Soup from Food Fun Family
- Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe from The Salty Marshmallow
- Chunky Beef, Cabbage and Tomato Soup from Skinnytaste
- Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew from The Salty Marshmallow
- Beef Barley Soup from Little Spice Jar
- Vegetable Beef and Rice Soup from Pressure Cooking Today
- Taco Soup from Simply Happy Foodie
Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup from No. 2 Pencil
- Chicken Tortilla Soup from The Creative Bite
- Taco Chicken Soup from The Salty Marshmallow
- Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup from 40 Aprons
- Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup from Simply Happy Foodie
- Buffalo Chicken Chowder from Wholesomelicious
- Chicken Enchilada Soup from Pressure Cooking Today
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili from Once a Month Meals
Pork
- Zuppa Toscana Soup from Margin Making Mom
- Lasagna Soup from A Mind “Full” Mom
- Ham and White Bean Soup from Delicious Meets Healthy
- Corn Chowder from Pressure Cooking Today
- Smoky Ham Hock and Pinto Bean Soup from Pressure Cooking Today
- Cabbage Roll Soup from Cheaper Than Therapy
- Italian Wedding Soup from The Typical Mom
- Sausage, Kale, and Sweet Potato Soup from Wholesomelicious
- Split Pea Soup with Ham from Bowl of Delicious
Meatless
- Loaded Potato Soup from Belle of the Kitchen
- Creamy Wild Rice Soup from Pinch of Yum
- French Onion Soup from Well Plated
- Butternut Squash Soup from Gimme Some Oven
- Creamy Carrot Soup from Plated Cravings
- Lentil Soup from Well Plated
- Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup from Gimme Some Oven
- Instant Pot Minestrone Soup from Don’t Mess With Mama
- Broccoli Cheese Soup from Life is Sweeter by Design
- Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup from Adventures of a Nurse
- Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup from Cooking with Karli
- Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup from Tastes Better from Scratch
Side Dishes
Beans
- Refried Beans from Allergy Free Alaska
- Baked Beans and Pressure Cooking Today
- Pinto Beans from From The Mind of Laura
- Black Beans and Rice from My Plant-Based Family
- Coca Cola Baked Beans from Kitchen Cat
Potatoes
- Amazing Mashed Potatoes from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
- Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes from Adventures of a Nurse
- Quick Potato Salad from Pressure Cooking Today
- Crispy Potatoes from Nom Nom Paleo
- Herb Roasted Potatoes from Onion Rings and Things
- Bacon Ranch Potatoes from Sweet and Savory
- Roast Potatoes from hip pressure cooking
- 15 Minute Creamy Mashed Potatoes from Eating on a Dime
- Baked Potatoes in 10 Minutes from The Intentional Mom
- 4-Minute Rosemary Garlic Potatoes from Pressure Cooking Today
- Sweet Potatoes from Recipes That Crock
Other Side Dish Best Instant Pot Recipes
- Cornbread from Pressure Cooking Today
- Applesauce from Pressure Cook Recipes
- “Baked” Apples from hip pressure cooking
- Cinnamon Apples from This Pilgrim Life
- Homemade Vanilla Extract from Cultivated Nest
- Applebee’s Artichoke and Spinach Dip from Adventures of a Nurse
Vegetables
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob from Pressure Cooking Today
- Garlic Butter Green Beans from Soulfully Made
- Green Beans and Bacon from Recipes for Instant Pot
- Brown Sugar Carrots from Eating on a Dime
- Honey Ginger Carrots from This Pilgrim Life
- Broccoli with Garlic from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Spaghetti Squash from Eating on a Dime
- Butternut Squash from You Season With Love
Rice and Quinoa
- Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice from Pressure Cooking Today
- Coconut Lime Quinoa from Unsophisticook
- PERFECT Quinoa from hip pressure cooking
- Creamy Risotto from A Mind”Full”Mom
- Easy Spanish Rice from Eating on a Dime
- Easy Brown Rice from Rebooted Mom
- Coconut Rice from Pressure Cook Recipes
Pasta
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese from The Salty Marshmallow
- Alfredo from Cooking with Karli
- Baked Ziti from Together as Family
- Broccoli & Cheddar Pasta from Adventures of a Nurse
Dessert Best Instant Pot Recipes
- Easy New York Cheesecake from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake from Cookies and Cups
- Oreo Cheesecake from My Baking Addiction
- Peach Cobbler from Life, Family & Fun
- Chocolate Cake from Edible Garden
- Chocolate Pots de Crème from Pressure Cooking Today
- Better Than Sex Chocolate Lava Cake from Adventures of a Nurse
- Brownie Cake from Pressure Cooker Meals
- Apple Crisp from CenterCutCook
- Creamy Rice Pudding from Pressure Cooking Today
- Key Lime Pie from Pressure Cooking Today
- Tapioca Pudding from hip pressure cooking
- Chocolate Pudding from NYT Cooking
- Easy Smooth Flan (Crème Caramel) from Pressure Cook Recipes
- Banana Bread from Adventures of a Nurse
- Easy Chocolate Lava Cake from Paint the Kitchen Red
- Spiced Apple Cider from Curry Trails
- 3 Ingredient Japanse Cheesecake from Kirbie’s Cravings
- Monkey Bread from FoodNService
Best Breakfast Instant Pot Recipes
- Thick Instant Pot Greek Yogurt from This Old Gal
- Sous Vide Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat) from Platings + Pairings
- Hard Boiled Eggs from The Prairie Homestead
- Pancakes from Kirbie’s Cravings
- Banana French Toast from Living Locurto
- Breakfast Casserole from A Mind”Full” Mom
- Cinnamon Roll Steel Cut Oats from Pressure Cooking Today
- Ham, Egg, and Cheese Casserole from Southern Plate
- Breakfast Quinoa from Pressure Cooking Today
- Breakfast Hash from Awe Filled Homemaker
- Crustless Meat Lovers Quiche from Pressure Cooking Today
- Peaches and Cream Oatmeal from Instantly Delicious
- 5 Ingredient Cheesy Egg Bake from Kitschen Cat
- Crustless Tomato Spinach Quiche from Pressure Cooking Today
- Egg Muffins from Pressure Cooking Today
- Cinnamon Banana Oatmeal from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
- Berries and Cream Breakfast Cake from Pressure Cooking Today
- Instant Pot Oatmeal from The Typical Mom
- Homemade Noosa Yogurt from This Old Gal
- Coconut Yogurt from The Primal Desire
- Breakfast Cobbler from Epicurious
- Apple Butter from Gastro Senses
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Winona Rogers says
Thank you for including my Peach Cobbler recipe in this list.
Chris Reynolds says
Wow! What a fantastic list of recipes. My wife just bought me one of these and i’m obsessed. It’s going to take me a long time to get through all of these. Thank you!
Kristi Wheeler says
This is a fantastic list! I can’t wait to make some quinoa in the Instant Pot! It’s one of my favorites, but I haven’t tried it in the IP yet.
Thanks again!
Edward Blocker says
Love the way you present your recipes. Visually appealing, easy to follow with step by step instructions and photos and great commentary. Look forward to all of your recipes 🙂 Thank you for what you do!
Sandy ranile says
Thank you for these awesome lists!
Brianna says
Very nice compliation thank you
Linda K. says
Love this list! Thank you so much!!
Kina75 says
Wow that is the best list of intant pot recipes, thank you!
Alyssa says
By far the best collection I’ve seen. My pot is on order and I want to be ready when it arrives. I can’t thank you enough for recipes that my family will actually eat. ?
Rebecca says
Thank you so much for sharing! EXACTLY what I’ be been looking for!!!!I just wish there was a way to have them in book form without going through
The hassle of having to print each one…. I love cookbooks and read them like novels!
Lee says
Thank you for making this easy resource for an instant Pot newbie!
Lisa says
What an awesome list! I LOVE how you categorized them!
prudentpennypincher.com says
Thank you 🙂 I’m glad you like it!
Cathy, 1929 Charmer Cottage says
What a great collection of Instant Recipes…thanks so much for pulling this all together.
prudentpennypincher.com says
You’re welcome! Glad you liked them 🙂
Rose says
Best breakfast I’ve tried since getting an Instant Pot is Pressure Cooker Cinnamon Roll Steel Cut Oats by Pressure Cooking Today.
prudentpennypincher.com says
Ohh, that sounds so good! I’m going to try that this week and add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion 🙂