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These healthy instant pot recipes will make easy weeknight meals a breeze!
Did you have an Instant Pot on your wishlist? If you got a pressure cooker for Christmas or you are ready to dust yours off and try some new healthy recipes, now is the time!
I’ve rounded up over 40 delicious and healthy instant pot recipes for you!
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Momma Fit Lyndsey’s Favorite Healthy Instant Pot Recipes!
I’m a huge fan of my Instant Pot. I use it for so many things from hard boiled eggs, to quinoa to soup! Here are a few of my favorite Instant Pot recipes.
- Instant Pot Red Chicken Chili
- Kale + Sausage Zoodle Soup
- Tomato Soup
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Instant Pot Italian Chicken Soup
- Chicken Tacos
- Whole30 Beef Stew
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Instant Pot Beef Soups
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup. This Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is comfort food in a bowl with all the flavors of your favorite burger. This soup is a hearty blend of ground beef, potatoes, and cheesy goodness but still in line with your clean eating plan thanks to some sneaky veggies!
Low Carb Stuffed Pepper Soup. This Instant Pot Low Carb Stuffed Pepper Soup is a remake of one of my family’s favorites! It’s made with Cauliflower Rice instead of brown rice, but you honestly would never know – the texture and flavor are spot on. So darn delicious!
Beef Veggie Soup. Made with tender chunks of beef, a variety of veggies and potatoes, plus super-sweet cherry tomatoes, this soup is cold weather comfort food at it’s finest. Cooking it in the Instant Pot makes the flavors meld together fully and the meat fall-apart tender.
Instant Pot Chicken Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – this small batch recipe yields the perfect amount for anyone cooking for one. The soup is made with one chicken breast or thigh and can be ready in minutes. Full of flavor, hearty, and so comforting.
Gluten Free Chicken Chowder. This gluten-free Chicken Corn Chowder recipe is my lower-calorie and gluten-free variation of a classic chowder. With fall-apart tender chicken and earthy sweet flavors from the corn and vegetables, this chowder is creamy, hearty and pure deliciousness in a bowl.
Lemon Chicken Soup. Healthy Lemon Chicken Soup is a delicious, simple dinner easily made in the instant pot or crockpot. Packed with veggies and paleo/whole30 friendly.
Chicken Ramen. Chewy ramen noodles combined with shredded chicken, egg, green onions, and a flavorful homemade broth. It’s the perfect healthy and cozy comfort food!
Veggie Filled Instant Pot Soups
Veggie Soup with Barley. Easy Instant Pot vegetable soup with barley! This vegan vegetable barley soup recipe is rich with flavor and quick enough for a weeknight meal.
Vegan Chipotle Chili. You won’t miss the meat in this Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili! Load it up with your favorite toppings and enjoy a hearty bowl, or stuff it in a sweet potato. Easy instructions for slow cooker and stove top, too.
Sweet Potato Soup. This Instant Pot sweet potato soup recipe is easy to make, healthy, vegan, naturally creamy, and deliciously sweet. The perfect warming soup for winter or fall.
Potato Soup. Healthy Potato Soup is total comfort food! Paleo, Whole30 + vegan, this easy creamy potato soup can be made on the stove, in the slow cooker or instant pot.
Other Healthy Instant Pot Soups
Turkey Sausage Soup. This Instant Pot Turkey Sausage Soup is simple to make and delicious to eat! Lots of hearty veggies, protein packed beans cooked from dried, and smoky turkey sausage all swimming in immune boosting bone broth.
Healthy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Asian Flavors
Chicken + Broccoli. This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli is a healthier spin on the take-out favorite! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, 21 Day Fix approved, and oh-so-easy to make in the Instant Pot!
Orange Chicken. You’re going to love this tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful Instant Pot Orange Chicken! This easy and healthy orange chicken recipe involves no frying, nothing sketchy – just real food ingredients that beats takeout every time.
Teriyaki Chicken. This Teriyaki Chicken is SO easy to make and tastes amazing! It can be made in the slow cooker or Instant pot and also makes a super easy freezer meal!
Instant Pot Chicken Staples
Shredded Chicken. A simple mix of onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning in the Instant Pot elevates plain chicken to another level. Use this shredded chicken for everything from enchilada filling to tacos to hot Tex-Mex dips!
Rotisserie Style Shredded Chicken. Tender, moist shredded chicken perfectly seasoned with a homemade rotisserie seasoning blend.
Buffalo Chicken. Whether you need a quick and tasty dinner or whip up a quick dip for a party, this Buffalo Chicken is delicious, versatile and a family favorite!
Cheesy Broccoli + Rice. Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Cheddar Rice! Tastes like a delicious chicken, broccoli and rice casserole – but in half the time!
Southwestern Chicken + Rice. Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken and Rice! Throw everything in the instant pot and walk away. You’ll have a delicious, satisfying, healthy dinner 30 minutes later!
Instant Pot Chicken Soups
Chicken Vegetable Soup. Pressure Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup is a healthy, comforting meal perfect for warming up on a cold day or for eating when you’re feeling under the weather. This easy one-pot recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash. This Instant Pot chicken stew with butternut squash is full of flavor and nutrition and is gluten free and dairy free. This creamy stew is full of chicken, squash, carrots and spinach with a spicy curry taste.
Mediterranean Flavors
Greek Chicken Thighs. This Instant Pot Greek Chicken Thigh recipe is an easy and healthy dinner for a busy weeknight. Pair it with rice or potatoes, or keep it low carb and eat it on its own.
Garlic White Wine Chicken. This easy instant pot chicken thigh recipe not only makes chicken thighs that are keto friendly but it makes a delightful white wine, butter garlic sauce that is perfect for spooning over steamed veggies or pasta.
Tuscan Tortellini. A creamy, chicken pasta dish that the whole family will love.
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Baked Ziti. Save time and make this Healthy Instant Pot Baked Ziti whenever you are craving a bowl of warm and cheesy comfort food! Packed with protein and veggies, this Healthy Baked Ziti is gluten-free with a dairy free option, as well!
Farro Risotto with Butternut Squash. This Farro Risotto With Butternut Squash gives you the savory and sweet flavors of fall in one delightful dish! Make this risotto easily in your Instant Pot with minimal effort.
Instant Pot Spaghetti. This Instant Pot Spaghetti is perfect for busy weeknights! Make it with whole wheat pasta and ground turkey for a wholesome and delicious meal.
Instant Pot Side Dishes
Rice and Beans. Easy Mexican Instant Pot rice and beans makes a delicious and quick vegetarian lunch, dinner, or side dish. Loaded with the bold flavor of salsa and spices, this hearty dish is a delicious addition to taco night.
Cilantro Lime Rice. This delicious and quick Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Quinoa is easy to make and is the perfect side dish for your favorite Southwest or Thai entree!
Refried Black Beans. Thanks to the pressure cooker, homemade refried black beans from scratch are just an hour and some change away – not overnight! Delicious, healthy, economical and versatile, you’ll want to serve Instant Pot refried black beans over and over again!
Mexican Quinoa. Healthy, filling and so easy to make, this Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa is a delicious one-pot meal. Quinoa, beans, corn and peppers cooked in Tex-Mex style in just 30-minutes.
Sweet Potatoes. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is an easy and quick side dish that is savory, filling and full of nutrients.
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes. Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash Potatoes recipe made in the pressure cooker with made from scratch vegetable broth that is perfect for vegetarians.
Instant Pot Pork Recipes
Keto Friendly Pork Chops. These melt-in-your-mouth delicious smothered Instant Pot pork chops are keto-friendly and super easy to make. Featuring farm fresh ingredients, this hearty meal will quickly become your next favorite Instant Pot recipe!
Pork Lettuce Wraps. These Instant Pot Pork Lettuce Wraps have a healthy secret. Whole grain wheat berries add a chewy whole-grain goodness to the ground pork.
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin. This easy balsamic pork tenderloin recipe can be made in the Instant Pot in 7 minutes.
Sweet + Sour Pork. Making your favorite takeout has never been easier! This Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork recipe puts flavorful Chinese-inspired cuisine on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Pressure Cooker Beef Recipes
Instant Pot Beef Stew. This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe is an easy, comforting dinner that’s quick to put together in the pressure cooker! With plenty of vegetables, tender beef and the best gravy you’ll ever taste.
Mexican Stuffed Peppers. These easy taco stuffed peppers are a delicious, simple family meal…made in your Instant Pot!
Swedish Meatballs. These homemade Ikea Swedish meatballs are seriously, the most delicious and super easy Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe ever, served with a perfectly rich and creamy gravy!
Healthy “Drive-through” Tacos. Make your own Pressure Cooker Drive Thru Tacos & Burritos and enjoy them fresh and hot right in your own home,
Keto Beef + Broccoli. Our Keto Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry has all the flavor of your favorite takeout dish, without all the carbs!
Mexican Shredded Beef. This moist and tender Mexican Shredded Beef is made in the Instant Pot in less than 2 hours! Its delicious by itself or great in tacos, salads and more.
Beef Roast. This easy Instant Pot Chuck Roast recipe produces tender and juicy pieces of beef with a rich and flavorful broth. This melt-in-your-mouth roast requires no browning, which cuts down on the prep time significantly.
Other Healthy Pressure Cooker Recipes
Shrimp Fajitas. These Instant Pot shrimp fajitas are ready in 5 minutes – faster than it would take to get a Mexican takeout! So yummy and full of flavor!
What is your favorite recipe to make in your Instant Pot? Tell me about it in the comments!
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