What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 cozy instant pot recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Cozy Instant Pot Recipes
30 BEST Instant Pot Recipes| Plus basic BROTHY BEANS
Cozy Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup
20 Easy Instant Pot Soup Recipes (Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe & More)
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe Without Red Wine
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Vegetarian Instant Pot Pasta (& More Recipes!)
Instant Pot Greek Chicken with Orzo
Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
What should I make in my Instant Pot?
Here are some of our favorite ways to use this little gem.
- Short Rib Beef Ragu. The Instant Pot is a master at shortening the cooking times for notoriously long recipes. …
- Yogurt. …
- Rice. …
- Spiced Apple Cider. …
- All The Soups. …
- Hard Boiled Eggs. …
- Whole Roasted Chicken. …
- Baked Potatoes.
What should you not put in Instant Pot?
Ingredients to Avoid Using in the Instant Pot
- Breaded meats. Even when placed on a rack, breaded meats or vegetables are not recommended due to the fact that the breading will get soggy as the pressure cooker cooks with steam. …
- Delicate Cuts of Meat. …
- Quick Cooking Dishes. …
- Bread. …
- Cookies. …
- Thickeners.
Can you put aluminum foil in Instant Pot?
Can you Put Aluminum Foil in an Instant Pot? The short answer is yes, you can put aluminum foil in an instant pot. What is this? So if you’re wondering if you can wrap your potatoes in foil for the Instant Pot like you would if you were to put them into the oven, you can do that.
Why put chicken on a trivet in Instant Pot?
The key to getting perfectly juicy boneless chicken breasts is to cook them on a trivet, above the liquid. I find that this results in a better texture than cooking them on the bottom of the pot. I also think their texture is best when you quickly release the pressure, rather than letting it naturally release.
Why is a pressure cooker unhealthy?
Some research even suggests that pressure cooking destroys anti-nutrients, or compounds that inhibit the body’s ability to absorb and utilize nutrients. Compared to boiling, pressure cooking destroys more anti-nutrients. Many nutrition professionals promote using the Instant Pot, too.
Can you put frozen meat in a pressure cooker?
You can safely cook frozen meat in an Instant Pot because pressure cooking cooks foods quickly. Unlike a slow cooker, in which frozen food may stay in a dangerous temperature range for too long, the Instant Pot can quickly bring frozen food to a safe temperature.
Can you cook noodles in a pressure cooker?
When you cook pasta in a pressure cooker, you don’t have to watch it or monitor the heat underneath the pot. It cooks quickly and unattended in a pressure cooker. Also, you can cook pasta directly in a sauce in a pressure cooker, which saves you having to do one more step in a recipe and one more pot to clean up.
Why do you put foil balls in a slow cooker?
Roll up a few small balls of aluminum foil place them on the bottom of your slow cooker bowl to serve as a “rack” for the chicken, so that it doesn’t cook in the juices that will accumulate in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Can you use parchment paper in pressure cooker?
So, if you intend to use parchment paper inside the cooker you may do so as long as you always include some liquid so that the steam does the actual cooking. No liquid, no need for sealed pressure, which means dry heat burning, on the bottom only, more than likely.




















