45 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners - Little Sunny Kitchen (2024)

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By: DianaPosted: 1/6/20Updated: 12/26/20

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You got an Instant Pot and you’re excited to start using it. But you’re not sure where to start? I was terrified of my Instant Pot when I got my first one! How can I convert my favorite recipes into Instant Pot recipes? And what are the easiest recipes to start with?

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I compiled a list of my best recipes that are suitable for beginners, with straight forward steps and remember that you will need to scroll down to the recipe card to find the amounts of the ingredients used in each recipe.

I also wrote an Instant Pot Guide that covers everything from all of the Instant Pot terms, to care and cooking times!

If you have any recipe questions, leave a comment on the recipe post and I will get back to you as soon as I see it. Happy cooking!

Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners

In this list, you will find everything from tacos and burgers, to chicken alfredo, Chinese take-outs, rice pudding and many more! All of these recipes are so easy and quick to make, so you don't need to be an experienced Instant Pot user to be able to make these dishes.

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Instant Pot Taco Pasta

This Instant Pot taco pasta is perfect for an easy dinner to be made any day! It’smild, cheesy, creamy, and family-friendly.

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Instant Pot Mushroom Rice

This easy and flavorful mushroom rice will quickly become one of your family favorites! It’s infused with garlic, onion, and mushrooms then served with fresh chopped green onions for extra flavor and crunch! Worthy to be served as a main, that’s how good this is!

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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

This comforting, hearty, and delicious Instant Pot butter chicken is a family-friendly recipe, and definitely a crowd-pleaser!You can easily double or triple this recipe, and have food ready on the table in under 30 minutes.

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Instant Pot Firecracker Chicken

Sweet and spicy Instant Pot firecracker chickenserved on a bed of jasmine rice. This is a dinner that the whole family will love, and trust me, if you make it once you will instantly fall in love with it!

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Instant Pot Creamy Salsa Chicken

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Instant Pot Fajitas

Probably the easiest thing that you can make in the Instant Pot! Love crunchy bell peppers? Leave them out and add them at the end! The chicken turns out so perfectly cooked and full of flavor!

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Instant Pot Steak Fajitas

Here's another fajitas recipe for those of you that love steak. Easy, quick, and absolutely delicious!

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Mexican Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Just 3 ingredients, 30 minutes, tasty shredded chicken that you will love!

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Instant Pot Burgers

If you try these Instant Pot hamburgers, you will need cook hamburgers over the stovetop ever again!

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Who doesn't love a bowl of creamy chicken alfredo pasta with mushrooms? This is real comfort food here!

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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender, and flavorful Instant Pot chicken thighs.Whether you’re looking to cook boneless or bone-in chicken thighs, skinless or skin-on, fresh or frozen, get all the times and tips needed to make them perfect every time! Plus, you can make a delicious gravy!

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Instant Pot Buttered Potatoes

The garlic buttered potatoes that so many of you have been sharing on Facebook and pinning on Pinterest. SO. GOOD.

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Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

Did you know that you can cook shrimp and broccoli in a lovely sauce in just 0 minutes? Find out how!

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Instant Pot Chinese Chicken and broccoli

Super easy dump and start Instant Pot chicken and broccoli dinner made in 20 minutes from start to finish! This family-friendly recipe is loved by adults and children alike, the flavors turn out just incredible!

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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Here's a better than take-out Instant Pot beef and broccoli! Perfect every time!

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Instant Pot Hibachi Steak and Vegetables

We love Hibachi restaurants, but they can be quite pricey. Now what if I tell you that you can make your own Hibachi style meal in the Instant Pot?

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Instant Pot Hibachi Chicken

Another delicious Hibachi recipe, it's a dump and start meal and you are going to love it!

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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

Here's another Chinese favorite. Sesame chicken cooked in a delicious sauce!

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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

This Instant Pot Tuscan chicken is incredible! It's a family-friendly recipe, and will definitely make it to your monthly dinner rotation!

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Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Meat-free Mondays? Here's our favorite recipe! Super creamy and tasty!

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Instant Pot Mac And Cheese

The classic Mac and cheese but loaded with 3 types of cheese aaand it's cooked in the Instant Pot. Yum!

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Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese

What about adding chicken to Mac and cheese? SO GOOD!

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Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

This is probably the most popular recipe on Little Sunny Kitchen. Tried by so many, and loved by everyone!

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Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Did you know that you can cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot? Before you ask, no the Instant Pot does not brown the chicken like that and you'll have to place it under the broiler for a few minutes.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry

Vegan deliciousness! This pumpkin curry is so comforting, loaded with plant-based protein and will never disappoint.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

It's the soup season! And Instant Pot chicken noodle soup must be on your menu.

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot lentil soup is so comforting, hearty, healthy, and filling! Don’t settle for bland tasteless lentil soup, and try this amazing recipe. All it takes is a few herb flavorings, bay leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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Creamy Tortellini Soup

This hearty and creamy tortellini soup is perfect to be served on a cold winter day! It’s so easy to make in the Instant Pot, and requires very simple ingredients.

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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

This cauliflower soup is super creamy and loaded with cheddar.

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Instant Pot Stock

Do not throw away your kitchen scraps! Put them in your Instant Pot and make your own homemade vegetable stock. Here's how:

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Instant Pot Potato Salad

This recipe is a life changer! You can cook the potatoes and the eggs in the Instant Pot at the same time in just 3 minutes!

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Instant Pot Spicy Cajun Pepper Shrimp

Another great shrimp recipe. I mean, who doesn't love cajun shrimp?!

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Instant Pot Chicken Wings

The easiest and juiciest IP chicken wings ever! + a great buffalo sauce recipe

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Instant Pot Pinto Beans

One-pot Instant Pot pinto beans cooked from scratch!So simple, perfectly seasoned, and healthy.

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Instant Pot Basmati Rice

One of my very favorite things to make in the Instant Pot is long grain rice. Here's a fool proof recipe for you

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

Fail proof Instant Pot brown rice recipe to ensure that your rice turns out perfect every single time! No more mushy, or chewy rice.

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Instant Pot Garlic Green Beans

Garlic green beans make a wonderful side to any meal.

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Sweet and Spicy Instant Pot Cauliflower

You can even "roast" a whole cauliflower head in the Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

These glazed carrots are amazing!

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Instant Pot Broccoli

You can also steam broccoli in the Instant Pot in 0 minutes!

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Instant Pot Corn On The Cob

And corn on the cob will be ready in no time!

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Instant Pot Roasted Brussels Sprouts

And Brussels sprouts in the Instant Pot turn out really good!

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Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage

Instant Pot cabbage made so simple with butter, salt, and pepper.It’s perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the texture is perfect!A great side to accompany any meal!

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Creamy Instant Pot Rice Pudding

And for dessert? Try my super creamy rice pudding!

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Instant Pot Pancake Bites

Make these fluffy Instant Pot pancake bites for your next family breakfast! They’re so easy and quick to make, and they’re really fun to eat! Bite-size pancakes with different flavors, blueberry, chocolate chip, the possibilities are endless!

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  1. Alice Leah says

    45 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners - Little Sunny Kitchen (53)
    Loved the Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe! First thing I made in my IP! And I don’t generally do the cooking at all. Family loved it. Said it was delish.

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    • Diana says

      That’s so awesome you had a great experience and loved the butter chicken!

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