5 Easy Instant Pot Recipes Your Family Will Love
The Instant Pot is by far my favorite kitchen tool whether I’m cooking in our RV or in a regular kitchen. It is so versatile, and quick, and easy to use. Literally, thousands of recipes are readily available for all different types of meals and levels of cooking experience. If you’re looking for a recipe and you aren’t sure if you can make it in the Instant Pot, you can google it and chances are good that someone has already tried it.
There are also many, many Instant Pot cookbooks available online or at the bookstore. You can search for the books by category such as gluten-free or maybe you’re doing the Keto diet. Regardless, you won’t be short on ideas for creating delicious, easy Instant Pot meals in your kitchen for your family. Before I share my favorite Instant Pot recipes, I should explain what an Instant Pot is and how you can use it.
What is an Instant Pot?
An Instant Pot is a type of pressure cooker that can decrease the cooking time for many different foods. Depending on the model and size of your Instant Pot, there are many different cook settings to choose from, in addition to the pressure cooker setting. Newer models even have an air fryer or cool designs. We have the 6-Quart Instant Pot Lux model and it has the following settings: Soup/Broth; Meat/Stew; Cake; Egg; Sauté; Rice; Multigrain; Porridge; Steam; Slow Cook; Manual. I have to admit that I haven’t used all of these settings, as I have a few favorites that do the job perfectly for me. Mostly I use the Meat/Stew, Egg, Sauté, Slow Cook, and Manual settings.
Along with the different cooking settings, the variety of cooking utensils that accompany the Instant Pot is constantly growing. From cake pans to egg racks, you’ll find the tools you need to create great meals in your kitchen. The Instant Pot works well for those one-pot meals that have multiple steps, such as sauteing onions or bacon before adding the rest of the ingredients. Not only does it save on dishes, but it also saves on space especially if you’re cooking in a small space. And for those of you that RV, the Instant Pot saves on propane!
These recipes are the ones most frequently requested by my family, some are good for low-carb or Keto diets and some are not. All of them have received rave reviews from friends and family alike.
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Fajita Soup
Click HERE for the recipe!
- My family loves this soup! It has just the right spiciness to entice your tastebuds for more.
- Convenient for a last-minute meal. It takes only 25 minutes to prepare.
- Great for meal prep or to freeze and reheat later on.
Check out our video on how to make Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Fajita Soup!
Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Click HERE for the recipe!
- It’s creamy and flavorful, with a hint of spice (or more, if you choose).
- All cooking steps can be done in the Instant Pot for less cleanup.
- Tastes even better the second day as the flavors have really had a chance to meld!
- Note: I substitute rutabagas for turnips if I can’t find any. You can also use potatoes if you are not following a low-carb diet.
- I also use chicken broth in place of the clam juice/water. It kicks it up a notch.
Kahlua Pulled Pork
Click HERE for the Slow Cooker recipe! And HERE for the Instant Pot recipe!
- Super easy to make, just drop in the ingredients and go! Great for last-minute get-togethers or meals.
- Recipe can be done in the Instant Pot as a Slow Cooker or using the pressure cook settings.
- If you have the extra time to spare, the meat is infused with more flavor over the 16-20 hours in a slow cooker
- Multiple uses for the pork, not just pulled pork sandwiches.
Chili Elegante
Click HERE for the recipe!
- Just the right spice and tasty with a bit of sour cream & shredded cheese.
- Great for the whole family or get-togethers!
- This recipe uses the Slow Cooker setting on your Instant Pot.
- You can make this ahead of time and freeze it in single-serve containers for quick lunch or dinner options.
Chicken Paprikash
Click HERE for the recipe!
- Who knew paprika could make chicken taste so good?
- This recipe is great over rice, cauliflower rice, or just by itself.
- Make it with dark or white meat…the flavor is amazing either way!
These are just a few of the amazing recipes you can make in the Instant Pot. It is so easy to use and so versatile, you have to try it and experience it yourself. Create nutritious and delicious meals that your whole family will love!
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