Instant Pot Recipes: Quick and Delicious Meals with Minimal Effort
The Instant Pot has become a kitchen hero for busy families, delivering delicious meals in a fraction of the time traditional cooking methods require. If you're short on time but still want a homemade meal, these Instant Pot recipes are perfect for you. From savory stews to sweet desserts, these meals come together effortlessly and are packed with flavor.
➡ Instant Pot Beef Stew
A hearty, flavorful beef stew with tender meat and vegetables that practically cooks itself in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
1 lb beef stew meat
4 potatoes, diced
3 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Season beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Add to the Instant Pot with all other ingredients. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 35 minutes. Once done, quick release the pressure and stir. Serve hot with crusty bread.
➡ Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Tender chicken and flavorful rice, all cooked in one pot. A quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts
1 cup rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot. Add rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Once done, quick release the pressure, shred the chicken, and mix everything together. Serve immediately.
➡ Instant Pot Pulled Pork
This tender, flavorful pulled pork is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice. The Instant Pot makes it so easy and quick!
Ingredients:
2 lbs pork shoulder
1 onion, sliced
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Season pork with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add to the Instant Pot with onion, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar. Set to high pressure for 60 minutes. Once done, allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release. Shred the pork and serve with extra barbecue sauce.
➡ Instant Pot Spaghetti
This no-fuss spaghetti recipe is perfect for busy families. Cook the pasta and sauce together in one pot for an easy meal.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 jar marinara sauce
12 oz spaghetti
3 cups water
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Brown ground beef in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. Add marinara sauce, water, and Italian seasoning. Break the spaghetti in half and add to the pot, making sure it’s submerged in the sauce. Close the lid, set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure and stir before serving.
➡ Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
A creamy, cheesy chicken Alfredo made in minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with minimal prep.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 lb pasta
1 jar Alfredo sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Add cubed chicken to the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper. Add pasta, Alfredo sauce, and chicken broth. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure, then stir in Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
➡ Instant Pot Beef Chili
This flavorful chili is made in no time in your Instant Pot, perfect for a hearty meal on a cold day.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Brown ground beef in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. Add beans, tomatoes, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Once done, quick release the pressure and stir. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
➡ Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect as a side dish to any meal.
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Place potatoes in the Instant Pot and cover with chicken broth. Set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Once done, quick release the pressure. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and serve.
➡ Instant Pot Apple Crisp
A warm, comforting dessert with tender apples and a crispy, crumbly topping. This dessert is a breeze to make in the Instant Pot!
Ingredients:
4 apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Place sliced apples in the Instant Pot. In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Sprinkle over the apples. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
➡ Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
A creamy, rich beef stroganoff made quickly in your Instant Pot, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients:
1 lb beef stew meat
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz egg noodles
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Brown beef stew meat in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, set to high pressure for 20 minutes. Quick release the pressure, then stir in sour cream. Cook egg noodles separately and serve with the beef mixture.
➡ Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
A flavorful and juicy chicken dish with a tangy lemon garlic sauce, made in your Instant Pot in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Set Instant Pot to sauté and heat olive oil. Brown chicken on both sides. Add garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and stir. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release the pressure and serve.
These Instant Pot recipes save time, reduce stress, and help you serve delicious meals with minimal effort. From savory dinners to sweet treats, your Instant Pot is your new best friend in the kitchen!
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