Most Popular Instant Pot Recipes In 2023

12. Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken

One of our more recent recipes, this mouthwatering dish features tender, seasoned chicken breasts smothered in a luscious creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’ll make you fall in love with your Instant Pot all over again!

"Very new to instant pot cooking and this turned out fantastically." ★★★★★ - Sisley

"The sauce was to die for! I kept licking the spoon!" ★★★★★ - Lima

11. Instant Pot Tuna Casserole

Creamy, delicious, and made from scratch using no canned soups. Featuring pasta noodles, creamy cheesy sauce, and crunchy topping, this casserole is perfect for a family dinner that is quick, easy, and budget-friendly.

"I know tuna isn't for everyone but this dish turned out very flavorful and love that it's budget-friendly." ★★★★★ - Ann on Pinterest

10. Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

This recipe is super new on the site but is getting a lot of great feedback so we've decided to include it in the list. It's a Tex-Mex-inspired wonder that’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Paired with some sweet corn and black beans, the chicken is smothered in chunky salsa and cooked to perfection.

"This saved me last week! I love that I can have a home cooked meal on the table in 30 minutes. My entire family loved it." ★★★★★ - MacKenzie

"The step-by-step instructions made this so easy to make! I will Definitely make this again!" ★★★★★ -Holly

9. Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

This warm and hearty stew is made with almost 10 veggies and healthy ingredients, this nutritious stew is vegan and gluten-free friendly. It’s great for batch cooking and meal prepping as it keeps well and can be used over a few days.

"Unbelievably quick, delicious AND easy! I suspect any vegetables would work with this wonderful recipe – very hearty and thick, perfect for winter 🙂" ★★★★★ - Liza

"Best stew recipe ever!! I left out the spices, using just salt and pepper. I didn’t have any mushrooms, but there are SO many veggies in this stew, I didn’t even miss them. Really good!" ★★★★★ - Susan

"This was absolutely delicious. I also added about a tablespoon of nooch and I added a can of drained cannellini beans. Didn’t have dried porcinis, so I used rough chopped button mushrooms and a tablespoon of dried shiitake powder." ★★★★★ - Page

8. Moroccan Lamb Stew With Potatoes

You don’t have to travel to Morocco to experience its amazing, flavorful cuisine. Making aromatic, hearty tagines or stews is easier than you think; all you need is a few commonly found spices and ingredients like dried fruit, honey and nuts. Serve this dish with rice, couscous or quinoa, or low-carb cauliflower rice.

“This is very flavorful. The directions are easy to follow and the outcome as good as if I had made this dish a dozen times.” ★★★★★ – Lynn

“This is one of my staple recipes now! I love it and make it often. So easy to follow and very flavourful but mild enough that my kids like it too. Thank you!” ★★★★★ – Ariel

“I make this once every two weeks and my family loves it. I try to use lamb but when it’s too expensive I substitute beef and it is just as good. Did I mention how easy it is? Thank you for this little gem.” ★★★★★ – Helene

7. White Beans With Rosemary & Olive Oil

Hearty, flavorful and nutritious, these Instant Pot white beans with rosemary, garlic and olive oil are the perfect example of healthy Mediterranean cuisine.

"I made this recipe first to test for myself and loved it. Then I made gallons of it (multiple instapot cookings!) and froze them for a big family event. These beans were a hit with the crowd. I was generous with the rosemary and used Better than Bouillon and used much more of it than the recipe called for because I prefer a stronger broth taste. For batches that were soupy when I wanted it to be more of a bean dish, I just took some off and drank it separately – so good!" ★★★★★ - Katherine

"I love this recipe. I especially appreciate that the water to (soaked) bean ratio and cook time are both appropriate! The flavors are excellent too. I might have added just a smidgeon more garlic than the recipe called for." ★★★★★ - Fran

6. Instant Pot Thai Chicken Curry

Making an authentic Thai curry can be a labour of love, especially if you make your own curry paste, but there is a much simpler and quicker way. This Instant Pot Thai curry is made in under 30 minutes using ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. That’s why we call it a curry in a hurry.

“Doubled the recipe, Used yellow curry and added turmeric powder to this recipe. I will use a bit more hot peppers next time. My family loves it!” ★★★★★ – Mel

“Delicious! I typically cannot eat curry. This was stupendous. I made it pretty close to recipe except for the arrowroot ( I used cornstarch to thicken it).I would double the chicken next time and make it spicier.” ★★★★★ – Atiya

5. Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs With Red Wine & garlic

Cooked in a rich garlic and wine broth, these ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and are the ultimate hands-off, make-ahead dinner.

"Made this according to the directions using a nice quality deep red wine and bone-in short ribs (you get deeper flavor from the bones). The end product was fantastic. The only change I made was adding a bit of lemon zest with the parsley garnish. Served over garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, roasted asparagus, and a fresh hot sourdough roll to mop up all the yummy sauce. Was so delicious that I think even Gordon Ramsey would have been impressed!" ★★★★★ - Theresa

"My husband loves short ribs and gave this recipe two thumbs up. Will be a regular go-to for sure. Thanks for sharing!" ★★★★★ - Nikki

4. Ground Beef Stew

With only a handful of fresh ingredients such as budget-friendly ground beef, potatoes, onions, carrots and celery, plus a few pantry items you most likely already have, this one-pot dish is super easy and quick to make, so it’s great for those busy weekdays.

“We really enjoyed this recipe. Made with things we usually have in the refrigerator and freezer. Easy, quick, and satisfying. Definitely going in the family cookbook.” ★★★★★– Curtis

“Delicious! It was also super easy. My husband was making pasties and had leftover veggies cut up so I used them. This meant we had rutabaga in our stew, which was really good!” ★★★★★ – Jean

3. Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks In Italian Tomato Sauce

Rich in Italian tomato sauce with herbs and garlic and meat falling off the bone, these Instant Pot chicken drumsticks are great for the whole family. Serve Italian chicken drumsticks with pasta, rice, quinoa, polenta or veggies.

"Absolutely love this dish!" ★★★★★ - Holly

"Very good and Very tasty! I will do this recipe again for sure. Thanks much!" ★★★★★ - Stephanie

"Made this for company. This was absolutely delicious! I did drumsticks as well as thighs seperately. Once cooked, I removed the chicken and boiled down the sauce to make it thicker. Everyone enjoyed it." ★★★★★ -Rosanne

2. Instant Pot Black Dal Makhani

Inspired by the famous signature Dal Makhani from London’s Indian restaurant chain Dishoom. Made in a fraction of the time compared to the original (which is cooked for 24 hours in the restaurant), this incredible lentil dish will delight with its complex flavors and heavenly texture.

"I love the Dishoom book version and felt sure the Instant Pot could speed up the process, and here it is, thank you so much. Last stage bubbling just now and looks and tastes perfect!" ★★★★★ - Flip

"Loved!! Added one more teaspoon of garam Marsala, but followed the directions exactly! Came out perfect and I will be making again!" ★★★★★ - Jordan

"I have just made this today, it’s stunning. I have eaten it in Dishoom, and cooked it from the Dishoom cookbook and this is every it as delicious. I had to simmer for bout 25-30 mins to get the water absorbed, but am so glad I have found it. Thank you" ★★★★★ - Jackie

1. Instant Pot Chicken Souvlaki & Rice

Greek souvlaki is essentially well-seasoned, often marinated meat grilled on skewers, similarly to kabobs, and served as a souvlaki pita wrap or on a platter with a side of cooling tzatziki sauce, rice or potatoes, and salad.

"This recipe is absolutely delicious!! Rice and chicken was cooked perfectly as I did everything according to the recipe, I did marinate the chicken for few hours, salad and tzatziki went along side it beautifully, in laws loved it so did we" ★★★★★ - Magdalena

"Such a flavorful dish! I made it with pork and it was perfectly cooked & tender. Will definitely make tzatziki next time, that would have added another tasty element but we loved it none the less. Also enjoyed it with some toasted garlic pita bread. Delicious" ★★★★★ - Jen

13. Instant Pot Yellow Split Pea Soup (Turkish-Inspired)

This gorgeous yellow split pea soup (or a thin stew) is adapted from a classic Turkish lentil soup, also known as Mercimek Çorbası. It’s a simple, rich and nutritious soup that is full of warm, aromatic spices and flavours that will get you asking for seconds.

"Fantastic way to to use split peas! Love the Turkish type soups, great spices! Thank you" ★★★★★ - Vaida

"This was delicious! I usually adjust flavor quite a bit by adding more spices and things, but on this one I just added a little pepper when serving. I didn’t have lemon so added apple cider vinegar once the pressure released. Very refreshing and a light meal. Mmm!" ★★★★★ - Callie

14. Instant Pot Borscht (Beet Soup)

A lovely, hearty beet soup and it’s quick and easy when made with the pressure cooker. It’s delicious, full of nutrients. vegan-friendly, and gluten-free.

"This was really, really delicious and tasted exactly like a borscht that I had in a restaurant. Great recipe and so simple to make. I left out the garlic due to allergies, and added leeks and half an onion, plus a bit of dill." ★★★★★ - Dee

"I am Ukrainian, and grew up with my grandmother and mother cooking all Ukrainian dishes. This recipe is wonderful, and once I added a bit of cream, I could close my eyes and I was in my childhood home, eating my grandmother’s borscht once again! Thank you for the fabulous borscht and the lovely memories. My Italian husband always loved this soup, and is thrilled I found your cite and the recipe! I make it once every week now!" ★★★★★ - Sandra

15. Instant Pot Italian Fish (From Frozen)

The frozen fish is cooked in the Instant Pot in Italian broth flavored with classic Mediterranean ingredients: olives, garlic, capers, tomatoes and healthy olive oil. The flavors are tangy and savory with a little sweetness from cherry tomatoes, and it infuses the fish while it braises in the broth. 

"This was so amazingly fast, easy, and delicious. Ate it with rice and finished every last drop of the broth. Thank you for this recipe!" ★★★★★ - Eyvette 

"This was an absolute hit. Very easy to make with the directions. It is for sure a keeper. I am sure you can change the veggies and seasonings for a different region of cuisine. I served it with roasted potatoes. Very good." ★★★★★ - Aaron

16. One-Pot Ricotta Lemon Pasta

This dish is made with fusilli pasta and a creamy sauce made with buttery garlic, lemon zest and juice, plus equal parts ricotta and Parmesan cheese. A one-pot dinner wonder that is extremely delicious and easy to make.

“It’s nice to have such a simple and flavorful recipe to fall back on when nights are busy. It uses ingredients I always have on hand. Thanks so much!” ★★★★★ – Glenda

“This is going on my weekly dinner rotation! This pasta was so easy and very little clean up. Bonus: it makes for great lunch leftovers.” ★★★★★ – Tara

17. Ramen Noodles With Ground Pork & Chili Oil

This is a simplified Instant Pot ramen recipe inspired by Chinese Dan Dan noodles and Japanese Tonkatsu and Tantanmen ramen dishes. Ground pork is cooked with aromatics, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce and peanut butter (yes, it works!) in the pressure cooker to create a rich, umami broth, both of which are served over ramen noodles with chili oil, boiled egg and green onions for a fabulous Asian pork noodle dish.

"Made this tonight for 8 people and it was delicious! Made a few tweaks, used ½ miso broth, ½ chicken broth. Omitted the peanut butter (since I was using miso broth). Had half a head of cabbage so sautéed that and some frozen corn. The whole family loved it (including my 3 year old)." ★★★★★ – Katie

"This turned out really well! The flavor was amazing and it was so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!" ★★★★★ – Kristen

How To Use the Instant Pot For Beginners

Looking at your shiny new Instant Pot box and wondering where to start? Don’t panic! This wonderful kitchen gadget might seem intimidating but it’s actually very friendly once you get to know it. Let’s unpack the box, it’s time to learn how to use the Instant Pot.

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot or on the stove – this yummy soup is paleo, whole30 and SO delicious! Easy to make and SO cozy – you’ll love how creamy and tasty this chicken pot pie soup is while being completely dairy free! Recipe from The Clean Eating Couple.

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is one of the best Indian recipes out there! Made so easy in the Instant Pot, you will fall in love with the flavors and want to make this over and over again! Recipe from Little Sunny Kitchen.

Instant Pot Chili Mac

This dish is the epitome of comfort food. Combining two classics to create one epic meal, perfect for busy weeknights! Using staple kitchen and pantry ingredients, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, all thanks to the instant pot. Recipe from Jo Cooks.

Instant Pot Vanilla Cheesecake With Strawberry Cream

You can’t go past a good, creamy cheesecake. It is by far the most popular pressure cooker cake to make because it always turns out great and often better than in the oven. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Fruit Cake

A cross between a Christmas pudding and the classic baked fruit cake with delicious and festive flavors of dried and candied fruit, citrus, and spice. Quick and easy to make, our version has no added alcohol and contains less sugar but it’s just as decadent tasting and heady as the traditional fruit cake. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake

Each exciting bite of joy oozing with unbelievably silky rich molten chocolate. This mysterious melt-in-your-mouth indulging satisfaction is the ultimate dinner party dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make! Recipe from Pressure Cook Recipes.

Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake⁠

Creamy, lush, sweet, and tart, and absolutely delicious! With a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and silky lemon cheesecake center, and a tangy homemade lemon curd topping. Recipe from Taste And See.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Bundt Cake

It’s a pumpkin Bundt cake with cream cheese frosting, and it is delectable. Recipe from Fab Everyday.