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.

Do you leave the vent open on an 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.

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 foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

In fact, there are a handful of foods that just shouldn't be pressure-cooked. Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks.

Which is better, a Crockpot or a slow cooker? ›

If you're planning to cook your meals mostly when you're not home or overnight, then sticking to a Crockpot might be a better choice, since the heat distribution is more even and there is no need to stir at all.

Can I pressure cook after slow cooking? ›

Modify the Cooking Time

Check your electric pressure cooker manual for cook times of different food items. Trial and error indicates that if a meat-based dish can be cooked in 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high in a slow cooker, it can be cooked in an electric pressure cooker in about 25-30 minutes.

Is slow cooking better than pressure cooking? ›

If you enjoy prepping your meal in the morning and letting it cook all day so that it's ready by dinner time, go with a slow cooker. Conversely, a pressure cooker might be the better option if you want an easy way to make healthy meals without much planning.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Did Instapot fail? ›

Given Instant Pot's popularity, it was surprising to some when last week Instant Brands, the maker of Instant Pot — as well as other household brands including CorningWare, Snapware and Pyrex — announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is frequently referred to as a "reorganization" bankruptcy.

Why shouldn't potatoes be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

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.

Does a slow cooker need to vent? ›

If you don't see a small vent on the lid of your slow cooker – don't worry. Some models are designed to have a very small gap between the lid and the stoneware so steam can escape that way.

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