The 25 Fastest Instant Pot Recipes in the Universe
If you’re on the fence about the Instant Pot (aka the kitchen gadget du jour), consider this: You could have a flavorful, filling meal on your table in less time than it takes to pick up takeout. Need proof? Here are 25 easy and incredibly fast Instant Pot recipes, almost all clocking in at 30 minutes or less. Start your timers.
1.
Instant Pot Chicken Pho (40 mins)
Pho in 40 minutes is kind of a miracle, really.
2.
Butternut Squash Farro Risotto (30 mins)
You don’t even have to stir it.
3.
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala (20 mins)
Tastes like you were cooking for hours.
4.
Instant Pot Ground Pork and Pasta (10 mins)
Who has time to watch water boil?
5.
Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas (40 mins)
All you have to do is assemble.
6.
Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos (30 mins)
Healthy, delicious and you don’t have to lift a finger.
7.
Instant Pot Easy Mac and Cheese (10 mins)
Faster than the blue box in your pantry.
8.
Instant Pot Soy-Free Asian Salmon (7 mins)
Diet-friendly doesn’t have to mean difficult.
9.
Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Bacon (21 mins)
Heavy on flavor, low on effort.
10.
Instant Pot Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs (15 mins)
Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
11.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup (28 mins)
With apple and sage for extra (delicious) flavor.
12.
Instant Pot Potato Ham Soup (30 mins)
Garnish with lots of cheese and sour cream.
13.
Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (40 mins)
Paleo and Whole30. You’re welcome.
14.
Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli Soup (30 mins)
Half an hour and you’re on your way to Italy.
15.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (30 mins)
Jarred salsa makes this one ridiculously easy.
16.
Instant Pot Vegan Quinoa Burrito Bowls (25 mins)
Quinoa has never tasted better.
17.
Penne with Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce (30 mins)
All you need now is a glass of wine.
18.
Instant Pot Broccoli and Four Cheese Soup (20 mins)
You had us at “four cheese.” (Oh, and “20 minutes.”)
19.
Instant Pot Orange Chicken (15 mins)
Salty, sweet and way faster than takeout.
20.
Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo (30 mins)
Oh hi, omega-3s.
21.
Chili Garlic Instant Pot Noodles (10 mins)
The only thing that takes less time is eating it.
22.
Instant Pot Chili (25 mins)
Tell everyone you spent *all day* cooking.
23.
Chicken Cacciatore (30 mins)
Perfect on top of spaghetti squash.
24.
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup (25 mins)
Mix it up with any veggies you have on hand.
25.
Instant Pot Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce (15 mins)
Better than at any restaurant.
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- Studied English Literature at the University of Notre Dame and Culinary Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education
