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Family Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

Save time and enjoy these delicious Family Favorite Instant Pot Recipes. Simply toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your electric pressure cooker work its magic. From hearty soups to tender roasts and tasty side dishes, the possibilities are endless.

Ready to cook smarter, not harder? Whether you’re a busy professional or a stay-at-home parent, an Instant Pot can simplify your life. Discover a world of flavor and convenience with these delicious recipes. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, you’ll have a tasty, wholesome dinner ready quickly – no stress, no hours spent in the kitchen.

A collage of six different dishes cooked in an Instant Pot. The dishes include a stew, a chicken dish, pasta, green beans with bacon, a butternut squash soup, and a rice dish. The text on the image reads "Family Favorite Instant Pot Recipes"

Nothing says “family favorite” quite like a warm, hearty meal that everyone loves. With these Instant Pot recipes, you can bring all the comfort and flavor of home-cooked goodness to the table in a fraction of the time.

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Instant Pot Recipes

All of these tasty dishes are easy to prep and come together quickly so you can enjoy dinner with the family. Even the cleanup is easier! If you have been on the fence about getting an Instant Pot, these recipes should sway you in the direction of adding the small appliance to your kitchen.

How Does an Instant Pot Work?

The Instant Pot is a multi-function small appliance that combines many cooking styles into one. At its core, it’s an electric pressure cooker that uses steam and high pressure to cook food quickly. By sealing in steam, it raises the temperature to cook faster than traditional methods while keeping food moist and flavorful.

The machine can also sauté, slow cook, steam, and even make yogurt, all in one pot. The device has pre-set cooking programs for different foods, such as rice, soup, or beans, which adjust the cooking time and pressure automatically to ensure the best results. This allows for a wide variety of cooking methods, all without the need for multiple pots and pans.

Make these Instant Pot Pork Carnita Bowls for your next Taco Tuesday night.

Accessories For the Instant Pot

Some pressure cooker recipes may use accessories like a steam basket or springform pan. Here are a few of the popular items to use with your machines:

  • Glass Lid – useful for slow cooking or sautéing. It lets you see inside without releasing heat or pressure, which is helpful when you’re cooking at lower temperatures.
  • Silicone Lid – can be used for storing leftovers in the pot insert. It’s great for keeping your food warm after cooking, or for letting food rest before serving.
  • Steamer Basket – allows you to easily steam vegetables, seafood, or dumplings. It helps keep the food separate from the liquid.
  • Round Cake Pan – can be used for more than baking cakes. Use it to store food, reheat, and serve meals and snacks.
  • Springform Pan – perfect for making cakes, cheesecakes, like this Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake, and even savory dishes like lasagna.
  • Egg Rack – a simple yet essential accessory for steaming eggs perfectly. It holds the eggs above the water, ensuring even cooking. Great for making deviled eggs.

These accessories can take your Instant Pot cooking to the next level, making it even more efficient and versatile.

Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes

Start your day off right with these easy and delicious breakfast meals that save you time and bring a big flavor to your morning!

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Apple Spice Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Delightful Adventures
Apple Spice Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Apple Spice Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats make the perfect easy, warm, and delicious breakfast for cold days.
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Instant Pot Cinnamon Roll French Toast
My 3 LIttle Kittens
Instant Pot Cinnamon Roll French Toast
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast will blow you away with how easy and delicious it really is. It is perfect for breakfast or any time!
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Egg Bites in an Instant Pot
The Typical Mom
Egg Bites in an Instant Pot
Pressure cooker egg bites are the perfect protein packed breakfast for busy mornings. A great Keto choice with just a few ingredients.
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Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Warm up your day with these easy and comforting soups that come together in no time, perfect for busy nights or cozy meals.

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Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Simple and Savory
Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Spicy chicken tortilla soup is filled with vibrant flavors that blend perfectly together to make a comforting and satisfying bowl of soup.
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup
A Virtual Vegan
Instant Pot Tomato Soup
Super rich and creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup. Made with canned tomatoes for convenience, it’s quick & easy to make with minimal washing up. Dinner win!
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Easy Instant Pot Potato Soup
Three Little Ferns
Easy Instant Pot Potato Soup
This potato soup is one of my favorites to make (and eat)! No need to measure- just toss everything into the pot and set it to cook!
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Curry Trail
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup has full of fall flavors and takes 10 minutes. It’s packed with amazing flavors and tastes delicious!
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Beef Instant Pot Recipes

If you’re craving a hearty and delicious meal, these beef dishes will have you enjoying tender, flavorful dishes in no time.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
This Corned Beef and Cabbage meal is pressure cooked until tender and is the perfect meal to serve on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Pressure Cooker Asian-Style Boneless Short Ribs
These Pressure Cooker Asian-Style Boneless Short Ribs are so tender and intensely flavored.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
The Forked Spoon
Instant Pot Beef Stew
This Beef Stew is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner made by pressure-cooking chunks of tender beef in a savory and comforting broth packed with creamy Yukon gold potatoes and nutritious veggies. Ready and on the table in just over an hour!
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Mississippi Pot Roast
Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
Mississippi Pot Roast
This Low Carb version of Mississippi Pot Roast is cooked in your Instant Pot using the Slow Cooker function. You can also make this in your Crock Pot.
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Learn How to Make Popcorn in the Instant Pot to enjoy on your next movie night.

Chicken Instant Pot Recipes

Looking for a quick and tasty way to prepare chicken? These tasty creations are perfect for whipping up dinner in a flash!

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Instant Pot French Onion Chicken
Instant Pot French Onion Chicken
Transform your weeknight meals with this mouthwatering pressure-cooked French Onion Chicken! Combining the rich flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken, this dish is a guaranteed hit.
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
A Pinch of Healthy
Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
Instant Pot chicken and rice is a delicious and simple supper that you can make all in one pot. It is SO delicious and easy!
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Instant Pot Red Wine Chicken
Simple and Savory
Instant Pot Red Wine Chicken
Red Wine Chicken is a flavorful chicken dish that tastes like it’s been cooking all day but can be ready in less than an hour.
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Instant Pot Pasta Recipes

Pressure-cooked pasta ideas are the perfect solution for a quick, delicious with minimal effort.

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Best Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways
Recipes from a Pantry
Best Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways
This Mac and Cheese is the world’s best mac and cheese! Kids and adults alike will love this creamy, comforting Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese.
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Instant Pot Tortellini Alfredo
My Organized Chaos
Instant Pot Tortellini Alfredo
Tortellini Alfredo is a rich and delicious pasta with bacon, chicken, spinach and a homemade Alfredo sauce. Kid-friendly and wonderful to use as leftovers, this dish is made in one pot which cuts down on prep and cook time, and makes cleanup a breeze!
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Instant Pot Taco Pasta
New South Charm
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Taco Pasta is an easy dinner idea that puts all your favorite flavors of tacos in an easy to make pasta. Plus, you make in one pot so cleaning up is a snap!
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Instant Pot Pork Recipes

Get ready to change your dinner routine with these tender pork recipes that deliver juicy, melt-in-your-mouth flavors.

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Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein
Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein
If you love one-pot meals, you’ll love this Pork Lo Mein recipe. Serve up this make-at-home take-out dinner in under 30 minutes.
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Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Allergy Free Alaska
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
I make this Pulled Pork for nearly every big get-together. It feeds a lot of people on the cheap and tastes amazing!
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Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops
Beauty and The Foodie
Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops
Keto Smothered Pork Chops are low carb, paleo, and have a whole30 option. Savory seared pork chops smothered in sauce with bacon.
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Instant Pot Pork Chili
A Cedar Spoon
Instant Pot Pork Chili
Pork Chili is a warm, comforting chili that uses ground pork, warm spices, black beans, corn and fire roasted tomatoes to create a flavor packed meal.
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Instant Pot Side Dishes

Need a side dish that’s both easy and delicious? The Instant Pot has you covered!

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Easy Instant Pot Buttered Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley
Easy Instant Pot Buttered Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley
Easy Buttered Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley are tender, buttery potatoes seasoned to perfection and topped with grated Parmesan Cheese.
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Pressure Cooker BBQ Pork and Beans Great Flavor in Less Time
That Recipe
Pressure Cooker BBQ Pork and Beans Great Flavor in Less Time
Zesty BBQ Pork and Beans are a delicious side dish for your next cookout, barbecue or picnic. So quick and easy thanks to the pressure cooker.
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Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon
My Heavenly Recipes
Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon
Once you nibble on these Green Beans and Bacon , you won’t go back! They are simply heavenly as the green beans are cooked in bacon, onions and garlic. The flavors are divine!
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Instant Pot Applesauce
Instant Pot Applesauce
This Applesauce recipe is the easiest and fastest way to turn apples into homemade applesauce. Just 3 ingredients and in 15 minutes you’ve turned apples into a delicious treat.
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From hearty main courses to tasty side dishes, these family-favorite Instant Pot recipes are sure to make mealtime easier, faster, and more flavorful. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or looking for something everyone will love, the Instant Pot is your go-to tool for creating delicious meals with minimal effort. With these delightful morsels in your rotation, you’ll have more time to enjoy family moments and less time in the kitchen—what could be better than that?

A collage of six different dishes cooked in an Instant Pot. The dishes include a chili, roasted potatoes, a tomato soup, corned beef and vegetables, a chicken and rice dish, and a pasta dish. The text on the image reads "Family Favorite Instant Pot Recipes"

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3 Comments

  1. Would love an Instant Pot,I would make many recipes!Thanks

  2. The potato soup sounds amazing!! I know it would be a hit with my family!

  3. What a great collection of recipes! This is going to keep all of us well fed for a few months! I have my eye on the chicken and rice concoction, to make first.