The electric pressure cooker, AKA Instant Pot, is making meal planning and dinner time easier and quicker than ever before! Read on for my favorite Easy Instant Pot Meals that are also healthy and 10 out of 10 DELICIOUS!
Why do you own an Instant Pot?
I’m guessing it’s one of 3 things:
- It’s been the #1 Black Friday Sale item for the past 10 years and you simply couldn’t miss out on the deal.
- It was gifted to you by some awesome person that bought 5 of them when they went on sale for Black Friday
- Your neighbor/friend/family member has an Instant Pot and tells you every day what she made in it (and yes, I’m that person that talks to much about it)
I think that should pretty much cover it, right?!
No matter how you came to own an Instant Pot (or other brand of electric pressure cooker), most of us have fallen in love with it for one big reason:
THE INSTANT POT MAKES COOKING SO MUCH EASIER!
I started using mine almost daily after my twins were born, and I’ve never looked back.
HOW DOES THE INSTANT POT MAKE COOKING EASIER?
Faster Cooking: Who’s got the patience for a slow cooker anymore! In other words, who has the ambition to prep dinner while you’re frantically trying to get through morning breakfast, carpool, chores, etc.
Hands-Off Cooking: There is nothing more satisfying than filling your pressure cooker with food, pressing a few buttons, and walking away. Food that cooks itself! Isn’t that everyone’s dream?!
Less Clean-Up: Since an Instant Pot can saute, simmer, brown, AND pressure cook, you only have to dirty the one pot. This means fewer dishes and a cleaner kitchen – YES! Also my dream!
To help you fully discover and enjoy the beauty of easy recipes in the Instant Pot, I’ve rounded up my favorite recipes on the blog for:
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My hope is that this page can become the first place you look when you need life to be more simple and easy, but still incredibly tasty.
Because in my book, “EASY” does not translate to “GROSS” or “BORING”. Oh no, life is too wonderful for any meal to be sub-par.
EASY INSTANT POT BREAKFAST RECIPES
(click on any of the titles to skip to each recipe – Total recipe time in brackets at the end)
Instant Pot Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal (50 min)
Instant Pot Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oats (45 min)
Instant Pot Poached Egg (10 min)
Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole in a Jar (30 min)
Instant Pot Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal (25 min)
Instant Pot Blueberry Oatmeal (40 min)
Instant Pot Stuffed French Toast with Blueberries and Cream Cheese (55 min)
Instant Pot Healthy Egg Bites (30 min)
Instant Pot Mason Jar Steel Cut Oats (35 min)
Instant Pot Cinnamon Cream Syrup (20 min)
Instant Pot Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal
This recipe was created by my daughter and is the crowd favorite at my house. It comes together quickly and is so simple, young kids can do it (or help).
Total Recipe Time: 50 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal recipe.
More Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipes:
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Instant Pot Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oats
Creamy, dreamy, and ever so slightly pink, this filling oatmeal can cook while you get ready in the morning! And who doesn’t love strawberries and cream together? YUM!
Total Recipe Time: 45 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Strawberry and Cream Steel Cut Oats
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Instant Pot Poached Egg
Most people don’t consider poached eggs “easy”, but in the pressure cooker, they cook themselves and come out perfect every time. Make 1 or make 7!
Total Recipe Time: 10 mins
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More Instant Pot Egg Recipes:
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Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole in a Jar
This mason jar breakfast is an “all in one” kind of breakfast and allows for every member of the family to customize their own dish.
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
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Instant Pot Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Perfectly sweet and creamy with the maple cinnamon flavors we all love in oatmeal!
Total Recipe Time: 25 mins
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Instant Pot Blueberry Oatmeal
This “baked” oatmeal is unlike any you’ve ever had. Think custard meets oatmeal. It almost feels like dessert!
Total Recipe Time: 40 mins
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Instant Pot Stuffed French Toast with Blueberries and Cream Cheese
Forget stuffing individual slices of bread, this is a one-pot french toast “bake” filled with sweetened cream cheese and blueberries.
Total Recipe Time: 55 mins
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Instant Pot Healthy Egg Bites
These are so easy to throw together, and can be stored in the fridge all week for an easy, nutritious breakfast.
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
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Instant Pot Mason Jar Steel Cut Oats
My kids love this customizable oatmeal recipe, and I love that it’s one jar to clean up.
Total Recipe Time: 35 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Mason Jar Steel Oats
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Instant Pot Cinnamon Cream Syrup
This is my go-to breakfast topping for pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, etc etc. Creamy, full cinnamon flavor, and it coats a stack of waffles like a dream.
Total Recipe Time: 20 mins
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EASY INSTANT POT DINNER RECIPES
(click on any of the titles to skip to each recipe – Total recipe time in brackets at the end)
Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta (30 min)
Instant Pot Caribbean Chicken Salad (20 min)
Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak (40 min)
Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup (60 min)
Instant Pot Meatball Sub (35 min)
Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich (15 min)
Instant Pot Healthy Crack Chicken (45 min)
Instant Pot Steak Fajitas (40 min)
Instant Pot Tamale Pie (60 min)
Instant Pot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (30 min)
Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
This one-pot meal includes your meat, whole grains, and vegetable. Top it with fresh pesto for an extra special treat.
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
More Instant Pot Pasta Recipe:
- Pressure Cooker Fettucine Cauliflower Alfredo
- Pressure Cooker Sweet Corn and Tomate Pasta
- Pressure Cooker Pizza Mac and Cheese
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Instant Pot Caribbean Chicken Salad
This bright, citrusy salad is my all-time favorite! All of the ingredients can be prepped and stored in the fridge so they can be thrown together in minutes at mealtime.
Total Recipe Time: 20 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Caribbean Chicken Salad
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Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak
Who says a cheesesteak has to be complicated? Tender, juicy meat, giant pile of veggies, gooey cheese . . . this sandwich is my heaven.
Total Recipe Time: 40 mins
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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Don’t even try and tell me this “soup is not a meal.” This one is loaded with hidden veggies and is meant to be stacked to the ceiling with toppings.
Total Recipe Time: 60 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Instant Pot Meatball Sub
This tomato sauce is downright drinkable! To make it even easier, grab a bag of frozen meatballs from the store.
Total Recipe Time: 35 mins
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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich
If you love to dunk a french dip like I do, this is going to be your new favorite! The au jus is so flavorful and the meat is fall-apart tender.
Total Recipe Time: 15 mins
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Instant Pot Healthy Crack Chicken
This is my favorite shredded chicken and can be used for tacos, salads, quesadilla, taquitos, and so much more. It’s not often I don’t have a batch ready to go in my freezer.
Total Recipe Time: 45 mins
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Instant Pot Steak Fajitas
If you want juicy, flavorful fajitas, but don’t want to light up the grill – THIS IS FOR YOU! You won’t miss that smoky char for a second.
Total Recipe Time: 40 mins
Click here to access the Instant Pot Steak Fajitas
More Instant Pot Beef Recipes:
- Pepperoncini Beef Baked Egg Rolls
- Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce
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Instant Pot Tamale Pie
We all love tamales, but sometimes (all the time) we don’t love rolling them. Solution? Turn it into a pie! Easier, quicker, and quite honestly, it tastes even better than tamales.
Total Recipe Time: 60 mins
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Instant Pot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Max flavor PF Changs copy cat here! You’ll munch your way through a head of lettuce in no time!
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
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EASY INSTANT POT SIDE DISH RECIPES
(click on any of the titles to skip to each recipe – Total recipe time in brackets at the end)
Instant Pot Lemon Kale (8 min)
Instant Pot Honey Glazed Carrots (15 min)
Instant Pot Caramelized Onions (30 min)
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob (10 min)
Instant Pot Salt Potatoes (15 min)
Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Medley (10 min)
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole (75 min)
Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes (30 min)
Instant Pot Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread (55 min)
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes (30 min)
Instant Pot Lemon Kale
If you think you don’t like kale, YOU’RE WRONG! Cook it till tender and toss it with lemon. You’ll become a believer in no time.
Total Recipe Time: 8 mins
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Instant Pot Honey Glazed Carrots
The glaze on these carrots is DIVINE! I don’t typically fall in love with carrots, but this one is a must-try!
Total Recipe Time: 15 mins
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Instant Pot Caramelized Onions
These onions can be prepared in a fraction of the time of stovetop caramelized onions and are perfect for topping sandwiches, pizza, tacos, etc.
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Who wants to boil water these days? Toss those cobs into the pressure cooker and they’ll come out perfectly sweet and crisp every time.
Total Recipe Time: 10 mins
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Instant Pot Salt Potatoes
These potatoes are a delight to eat! Salty, crisp on the outside, creamy soft on the inside. Serve with butter or ranch and you’ll eat the whole batch for dinner.
Total Recipe Time: 15 mins
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Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Medley
I love vegetables, but coat them in a creamy cheese sauce and you have one happy mama. This might be my favorite side dish on the entire blog.
Total Recipe Time: 10 mins
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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
I make this casserole every year for Thanksgiving and always ask myself, “Why aren’t these on monthly rotation?” Bonus: they are far healthier than any other sweet potato casserole you’ve ever had.
Total Recipe Time: 75 mins
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Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Garlic and herb flavors turn these mashed potatoes into the star dish at any table. Step aside pot roast!
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
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Instant Pot Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
SAVORY cornbread is my favorite kind of cornbread, and this cheesy, colorful version is moist and full flavor!
Total Recipe Time: 55 mins
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Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Remember when scalloped potatoes were an all-day ordeal? Not with the Instant Pot. Cheesy, hot, and ready to go in less than 30!
Total Recipe Time: 30 mins
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I hope this list makes your life easier and tastier! I treasure meal time with my friends and family so much and these recipes make it that much more enjoyable.
What are your favorite easy dishes in the Instant Pot? Have you already fallen in love with some of the recipes I listed? I truly hope you discover some new favorites!
Be sure to save, print, or Pin this page and recipes for more enjoyable mealtimes in the future!
Welcome! I’m Marci, wife to my motorcycle dream man and mother of 3. I have a passion for creating and cooking delicious masterpieces in my kitchen and am ecstatic to share my discoveries on TIDBITS! I like my food tasty, wholesome, memorable, and always, ALWAYS followed by dark, salty chocolate.
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