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?
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.
This Instant Pot taco pasta is perfect for an easy dinner to be made any day! It’s mild, cheesy, creamy, and family-friendly.
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!
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.
Sweet and spicy Instant Pot firecracker chicken served 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!
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!
Here's another fajitas recipe for those of you that love steak. Easy, quick, and absolutely delicious!
Just 3 ingredients, 30 minutes, tasty shredded chicken that you will love!
If you try these Instant Pot hamburgers, you will need cook hamburgers over the stovetop ever again!
Who doesn't love a bowl of creamy chicken alfredo pasta with mushrooms? This is real comfort food here!
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!
The garlic buttered potatoes that so many of you have been sharing on Facebook and pinning on Pinterest. SO. GOOD.
Did you know that you can cook shrimp and broccoli in a lovely sauce in just 0 minutes? Find out how!
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!
Here's a better than take-out Instant Pot beef and broccoli! Perfect every time!
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?
Another delicious Hibachi recipe, it's a dump and start meal and you are going to love it!
Here's another Chinese favorite. Sesame chicken cooked in a delicious sauce!
This Instant Pot Tuscan chicken is incredible! It's a family-friendly recipe, and will definitely make it to your monthly dinner rotation!
Meat-free Mondays? Here's our favorite recipe! Super creamy and tasty!
The classic Mac and cheese but loaded with 3 types of cheese aaand it's cooked in the Instant Pot. Yum!
What about adding chicken to Mac and cheese? SO GOOD!
This is probably the most popular recipe on Little Sunny Kitchen. Tried by so many, and loved by everyone!
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.
Vegan deliciousness! This pumpkin curry is so comforting, loaded with plant-based protein and will never disappoint.
It's the soup season! And Instant Pot chicken noodle soup must be on your menu.
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.
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.
This cauliflower soup is super creamy and loaded with cheddar.
Do not throw away your kitchen scraps! Put them in your Instant Pot and make your own homemade vegetable stock. Here's how:
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!
Another great shrimp recipe. I mean, who doesn't love cajun shrimp?!
The easiest and juiciest IP chicken wings ever! + a great buffalo sauce recipe
One-pot Instant Pot pinto beans cooked from scratch! So simple, perfectly seasoned, and healthy.
One of my very favorite things to make in the Instant Pot is long grain rice. Here's a fool proof recipe for you
Fail proof Instant Pot brown rice recipe to ensure that your rice turns out perfect every single time! No more mushy, or chewy rice.
Garlic green beans make a wonderful side to any meal.
You can even "roast" a whole cauliflower head in the Instant Pot.
These glazed carrots are amazing!
You can also steam broccoli in the Instant Pot in 0 minutes!
And corn on the cob will be ready in no time!
And Brussels sprouts in the Instant Pot turn out really good!
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!
And for dessert? Try my super creamy rice pudding!
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!
Alice Leah says
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.
Diana says
That’s so awesome you had a great experience and loved the butter chicken!