Top 10 Instant Pot Recipes of 2021 - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking (2024)

With close to 1000 Instant Pot recipes on the 365 Days website these were the 10 most viewed recipes in 2021. My favorite recipe is number 1! Have you made all 10?

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Top 10 Instant Pot Recipes of 2021 - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking (1)
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Most Popular Instant Pot Recipes

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Now onto the top 10 Instant Pot recipes from 2021!

#10: Instant Pot Creamy Tortellini Spinach and Chicken Soup

Creamy tomato based soup with bites of tender chicken, cheesy tortellini and fresh bright green spinach. This version is made in the electric pressure cooker and is a quick and easy one pot meal. Everyone in my house loves this soup and I love making it for friends too. I’ve never heard a complaint when I’ve made this soup!

Laurie said, “This was an absolutely fantastic homerun! I doctored it a little bit by adding a hot curry powder to give it a little extra zing and it was absolutely phenomenal. Everybody went back for seconds and voted it their favorite soup I’ve ever made.”

Instant Pot Creamy Tortellini Chicken Soup

#9: Instant Pot Disney Potatoes

Cubed potatoes enveloped in a cheesy sauce with bacon. A magical potato experience that takes only minutes to make in your pressure cooker!

Ashley said, “These were phenomenal!! My kids are cannot handle any type of spice so I subbed Monterey Jack instead of pepper jack and still super delicious! My husband is not a potato fan and he even had seconds! We have a new family favorite! Thank you!”

Instant Pot Disney Potatoes

#8: Instant Pot 3-Ingredient Rump Roast

An easy beginner recipe for the Instant Pot. Beef pot roast is cooked until tender in the electric pressure cooker.

Donna said, “Easy one pot meal. It turned out wonderfully. This is a go to!”

Instant Pot 3-Ingredient Rump Roast

#7: Instant Pot Shipwreck Casserole

A compilation of random ingredients like ground beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots that ends up tasting really amazing together!

Nita said, “Took a little prep work to put together but was well worth it. My hubby went for seconds, he loved it.”

Instant Pot Shipwreck Casserole

#6: Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken

Chicken cutlets in a flavorful creamy sauce with bacon, garlic and roasted red bell pepper strips. This chicken and sauce is so good that whoever you serve it to will want to marry you!

Billy said, “Amazing! We all loved it! The only thing is the name. Just saying it scares me… lol! You will not regret trying this one.”

Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken

#5: Instant Pot Huli Huli Chicken

An easy recipe for dump and go sweet and savory chicken thighs.

Rhonda said, “I made this for dinner Friday night for my husband and me. I kind of snuck this in on him because he DOES NOT LIKE DARK MEAT (I do). Guess what? He absolutely loved it! And so did I!
In his own words – “You have finally converted me! The thighs were so tender and delicious, and the sauce was awesome!” He was even bragging about it the next morning. Made it with white rice and broccoli. Delicious! As are all of your recipes we have tried! Thank you!!”

Instant Pot Huli Huli Chicken

#4: Instant Pot Total Dude Casserole

A meat, potatoes and gravy casserole that all the men in your life will love.

Bob said, “Here I am, still temporarily single. Wife and son were scheduled to leave the Philippines today, but instead, they are quarantined. Son tested positive!!!! I made this last night, thinking it would be a great dish to welcome them home with leftovers… oh well, by the time they get home, it will be Alllllll gone. I’m a dude and man, it was/is sooo good. normally, I let a day or 2 pass before eating a leftover… not tonight… I’m going to enjoy this one again.”

Instant Pot Total Dude Casserole

#3: Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken

A fast and easy chicken dinner with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with chopped spinach. We like to eat this chicken and sauce with fettuccine noodles or with mashed potatoes.

Begum said, “Followed the recipe and it turned out amazing! My husband has it with fettuccine noodles, I had it with steamed broccoli. The sauce tastes so good! I added both mushrooms and spinach. Highly recommend this. I’ll definitely be making it again.”

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken

#2: Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

With just a handful of ingredients you can make a creamy and zesty pasta and chicken in your Instant Pot. An easy weeknight dump and go recipe!

Gregg said, “Really is a great tasting meal that is easy to make. it is now on our rotation with the IP.”

Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta

#1: Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Reminiscent of Panera Bread’s broccoli cheddar soup this pressure cooker version has chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and celery simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. I believe this version is just as good or better than you could order at any restaurant! Try it for dinner this week.

NH said, “Wow, excellent recipe! Thank you so much for sharing. This is just like Panera bread 🙂 I’ve passed this on to my family members. Now it’s their turn to try to make it!”

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Top 10 Instant Pot Recipes of 2021 - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking (2024)

FAQs

Why not to use Instant Pot as slow cooker? ›

If you are interested primarily in slow cooking, you should buy a dedicated slow cooker. They're more reliable with a range of slow-cooker recipes than an Instant Pot. We found Instant Pot multicookers specifically could not successfully slow-cook dense, high-volume recipes such as beef stew or pot roast.

What is the difference between slow cooker and Pressure Cook on Instant Pot? ›

Slow cookers cook food at a lower heat for a longer period of time, whereas Instant Pots have multiple cooking functions, including ones for rice and grains, sauté, and pressure cooking, which is used to cook food at a higher heat for a shorter period of time.

Do I seal or vent my Instant Pot when slow cooking? ›

Another tip, taken from an Instant Pot Facebook group, is to open the valve all the way on your Instant Pot lid when slow cooking. This allows some moisture and steam to release and keeps the Instant Pot from overcooking your slow cooker recipes.

Can I Pressure Cook something that has been slow cooking? ›

Update the cooking time: Instant Pots are designed to cook much faster than slow cookers, so you'll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. As a rule of thumb, you can cook most slow cooker recipes in an Instant Pot on high pressure for one quarter of the slow cooker time.

Do you put a lid on an Instant Pot when slow cooking? ›

Place the lid on the pot.

Again, a tempered glass lid will work best for this purpose, but you can use the standard lid if that's all you have available.

What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Not good for cooking everything: Just like no one method is great for cooking everything, the Instant Pot isn't build to do it all. If you are not a fan of like stews and saucy things then pressure cooking might not be for you.

Can I leave an Instant Pot on slow cook unattended? ›

You can leave your Instant Pot unattended when using it to slow-cook food such as chicken bone broth.

Should vent be open or closed when slow cooking? ›

So the next time you should definitely stick to low heat for slow cooking. Regarding your kitchen tools, it'd advise to do as instructed, so keep the pressure vent open. Generally speaking, keeping the lid or a vent open or closed is primarily based on how "watery" you want your food to be.

Do you close the vent on Instant Pot when pressure cooking? ›

When cooking food under pressure, close the lid and line up instant pot venting valve with the “wavy” lines. This position seals the pot. It allows pressure to build as the food inside heats and produces steam. The instant pot venting valve won't lock into place when set too sealing.

What can you not cook in a pressure cooker? ›

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

Does pressure cooking or slow cooking make meat more tender? ›

Traditionally cheaper cuts of meat always slow cook better. Slow cooking breaks down the connective collagen in meat, which turns into unctuous gelatine. This creates that soft and tender mouth feel we all crave.

Can you overcook something in a pressure cooker? ›

Steam penetrates food easily under pressure. So connective tissues in cubes of beef for soups or stews soften in 15 minutes or less, and a pot roast will be medium-rare in 30 minutes. Be sure to follow instructions carefully; at this speed, it's easy to overcook things in mere minutes.

Why don t chefs use Instant Pot? ›

They are most commonly used in industrial settings to quickly prepare meat or stocks. However, in most scenarios, Elite Chefs avoid using pressure cookers because they provide less control over the final dish. Chefs often prefer slow cooking techniques that accentuate and pull out the flavors of the food.

Is an Instant Pot as energy-efficient as a slow cooker? ›

The pork shoulder recipe calls for eight hours of cooking, which would cost you a total of about 40 cents using a slow cooker. Due to a shorter overall cooking time, the Instant Pot (pressure cooker) turns out to be the most energy-efficient way to achieve that tender, slow-cooked result.

What is the equivalent of 4 hours in the slow cooker in the Instant Pot? ›

Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. For chicken or turkey, use the 15-minute poultry button. While volume doesn't matter, density does.

What is healthier, a slow cooker or an Instant Pot? ›

When it comes to preserving nutrients, the Instant Pot's high-pressure cooking generally wins the battle. If you're looking for quick, healthy meals with minimal nutrient loss, the Instant Pot is your go-to. For rich, complex flavors and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, the slow cooker takes the crown.

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