Intimidated by the Instant Pot? You don’t have to be! Try these easy Instant Pot recipes – they’re the best for beginners and new cooks.
The Best Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
It’s always a bit overwhelming when you get a new kitchen appliance. The Instant Pot is no exception. There are just so many things to make – the choices are endless! Not sure where to start? Check out this Beginner’s Guide to Using Your Instant Pot then try any of these foolproof recipes! Make everything from hard boiled eggs (an Instant Pot classic!) to delicious dinners like Ground Turkey Tacos or Chicken Parmesan. You’re going to love the Instant Pot after making just a few of these beginner recipes!
On a budget? Here are the best easy and cheap Instant Pot recipes!
Essential Instant Pot Recipes
These recipes are perfect for anyone just starting out with an Instant Pot. Try these easy essentials – you’ll see just how great the Instant Pot is at making them!
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs turn out perfectly every time – there are instructions for hard & soft boiled eggs, plus how to use them!
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Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg
The Ultimate Instant Pot Rice Guide
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Rice Guide will show you how to make white, brown, jasmine, basmati and a wild rice blend perfectly in your pressure cooker!
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Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Foolproof Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats {5 Ways}
These Foolproof Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats turn out perfect every time. They’re a healthy breakfast idea with 5 flavours for easy meal prep.
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Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2.4mg
Instant Pot Chicken Breast {3 Ways!}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Breast recipe is a failproof method of making juicy chicken breasts – choose from three delicious seasonings!
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Calories: 155kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 304mg | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Easiest Ever Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts
40 minutes
This is the Easiest Ever Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts recipe – just add the chicken and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes!
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Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken {3 Ways}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast can be seasoned 3 ways – try Mexican, Greek and Asian. It’s ready in 30 minutes and is super juicy!
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Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings {Fresh or Frozen}
30 minutes
These are the Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings made with a 3-ingredient buffalo sauce and fresh or frozen wings – no deep-frying required!
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Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
45 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Whole Chicken ever! The spice rub is super flavourful and you can cook the veggies at the same time.
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8993IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Ground Beef {Fresh or Frozen}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Ground Beef is so easy to make – read on for ideas on how to use it, plus how to pressure cook frozen ground beef!
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Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 409mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs
15 minutes
These Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs are so easy to make and they come together in just 15 minutes – read on for ideas on how to use them!
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Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Pulled Pork {Fall Apart Tender}
1 hour 30 minutes
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is so tender, juicy and easy to make – enjoy it as a sandwich or pair it with coleslaw for a low carb meal!
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Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Pasta {Perfect Every Time!}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Pasta turns out perfectly every time! I also included a bonus Caprese pasta salad recipe you’ll love.
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Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
Easy Instant Pot Dinners
Ready to make some complete dinners in the Instant Pot? These quick and easy recipes are the best for busy weeknights when you want dinner on the table fast!
Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic pasta dish. The noodles cook alongside the Bolognese sauce for an easy weeknight meal!
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Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1760IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan is a super easy way to make your favourite comfort food – it’s ready in one pot in less than 30 minutes!
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Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff {Super Easy!}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is a lighter and easy version of the favourite comfort food with ground beef, mushrooms and a creamy sauce.
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Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.8mg
Easiest Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
30 minutes
These are the Easiest Instant Pot Sloppy Joes, with a delicious and homemade tangy tomato sauce served on hamburger buns with coleslaw.
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Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Taco Meat {+Taco Salad Jars}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect filling for taco salad jars – you can make it with ground beef, chicken or turkey and it all comes together with mostly simple ingredients from your pantry too!
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Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos
25 minutes
These Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos are so easy and a healthy weeknight dinner idea. You can even use frozen turkey to make them!
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Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a healthy and easy meal prep recipe made with shredded chicken and all of your favourite taco toppings.
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Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken {Meal Prep}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is perfect for meal prep – just throw some chicken in the Instant Pot with taco seasoning and salsa and enjoy!
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Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and delicious one pot dinner – it's ready in just 30 minutes, too!
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Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6350IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 4.3mg
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
35 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a comforting homemade soup that’s filled with flavour!
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Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5405IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
30 minutes
This Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a classic and comforting soup. All you need are pantry staples that you likely already have on hand!
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Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
The Ultimate Instant Pot Chili
30 minutes
This is the Ultimate Instant Pot Chili! Made with ground beef, lots of beans, green chilies and spices, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 1602mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 9mg
