23 Fantastic Healthy Instant Pot Dinner Recipes

When you come home after a long day, the last thing you want to do is prepare and cook a complicated meal that requires multiple pots and pans and tonnes of tidying up afterward.

Many will turn to an unhealthy fast-food option, but that is expensive and bad for you. So, what can you do if you don’t have time to cook, but you don’t want to resort to fast food?

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• Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
• Instant Pot Juicy Pork Loin | Scrambled Chefs
• Instant Pulled Pork with Homemade Spice Rub | Scrambled Chefs
• Instant Pot Taco Soup | The Instant Pot Table
• Instant Pot White Chicken Chili | The Healthy Maven
• Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers | Food Faith Fitness
• Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe | Two Peas & Their Pod
• Easy Vegan Cauliflower Chickpea Curry | Food Faith Fitness
• Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup | A Saucy Kitchen
• Vegetable Frittata | Instant Pot Recipes
• White Bean Stew with Broccoli Rabe | Instant Pot Recipes
• Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Green Olives, Peppers and Lemon | Instant Pot Recipes
• Instant Pot Adobada Tacos | A Saucy Kitchen
• Instant Pot Chicken Chile Verde | Two Peas & Their Pod
• Instant Pot Refried Beans | Skinnytaste
• Chicken Cacciatore Recipe | Skinnytaste
• Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup | Gimme Some Oven
• Keto Chicken and Kale Stew Recipe | Allrecipes
• Instant Pot Frozen Salmon Recipe | Allrecipes
• Instant Pot Meatballs | A Calculated Whisk
• Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta | The Butter Half
• Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Baked Potatoes | Self Proclaimed Foodie
• Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup | Self Proclaimed Foodie
• Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa | Skinnytaste
• Final Say
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Healthy Instant Pot Recipes

The answer is: Instant Pot. The Instant Pot is a multifunctional kitchen appliance that can do the job of multiple other appliances such as a rice cooker, pressure cooker, slow cooker etc. By cooking everything in the Instant Pot, you can create a delicious meal in around an hour without filling your sink with used pots and pans.

They’re great for meal preparation on Sunday evenings or for a quick dinner after work. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best Instant Pot recipes for easy, healthy dinners.

Don't have an Instant Pot yet? Check out our favorites below!

• Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 6-Quart Pressure Cooker - most popular option includes 13 one touch programs.
• Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 8-Quart Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer - this option includes both pressure cooker and air fryer settings with a specialized lid.
• Instant Pot Ultra 80 10-in-1 8-Quart Pressure Cooker - similar to the Duo Crips, but without the air fryer lid.
• Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1 3-Quart Pressure Cooker - smaller version of the Duo.

And if you need more inspiration for your Instant Pot, make sure you check out these fast and easy Instant Pot recipe as well as these Instant Pot comfort food recipes.

Instant Pot Juicy Pork Loin | Scrambled Chefs

This recipe is simply a delicious option with tender pork and a great sauce to add on top that is sure to please. While not as lean as chicken, pork is a white meat and can easily fit into any meal plan or diet.

Instant Pulled Pork with Homemade Spice Rub | Scrambled Chefs

Another great pork option is pulled pork. Whether you put it on a sandwich as shown, or you load it into baked potatoes or top on nachos, it's a delicious way to a pork roast for a tasty meal that is juicy and tender.

Instant Pot Taco Soup | The Instant Pot Table

One of my favorite healthier meals has always been taco soup. You can add chicken, beef, or just vegetables and it is always delicious. Making it in your Instant Pot means you can have it ready in less than 30-minutes!

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili | The Healthy Maven

Nothing is better than a big bowl of chili in the winter months - unless it is this non-traditional but tasty white chicken chili! Lean and packed with protein, it is sure to please and a great way to use up a leftover rotisserie chicken, or even leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!

Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers | Food Faith Fitness

A stuffed pepper dinner is a great way to make something quick and tasty and healthy. This recipe features red bell peppers stuffed with rice, ground beef, cheese, onion, and seasonings.

It’s super quick to prepare and only takes 10 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot - enjoy!

Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe | Two Peas & Their Pod

If you’re struggling to resist the fast-food, this honey sesame chicken recipe will be able to settle your cravings.

A healthy alternative to take-out Chinese food, this recipe only takes 25 minutes to cook in total in the Instant Pot - even faster than waiting for the delivery guy!

Easy Vegan Cauliflower Chickpea Curry | Food Faith Fitness

This delicious vegan cauliflower and chickpea curry is super healthy and only takes 20 minutes to cook in total thanks to the Instant Pot.

This recipe serves two and is only 579 calories! It suggests you use white rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup | A Saucy Kitchen

Coming home late in the colder months calls for something hearty for dinner. This Instant Pot chicken and wild rice soup is exactly that.

This super creamy, cozy dish will leave you feeling full and happy after a long day. You can easily batch cook this type of dish to take to work or have ready to reheat for dinner the next day.

Vegetable Frittata | Instant Pot Recipes

This recipe will take between 30 and 60 minutes to prepare and cook, but it will produce four to six servings. So, you can feed your entire family in under an hour.

While this recipe is vegetarian, you can easily add in some bacon pieces or maybe some sausage. That will of course make this dish a little less healthy, but moderation is key.

White Bean Stew with Broccoli Rabe | Instant Pot Recipes

Another hearty dish for the chilly evenings is this white bean stew with broccoli rabe. It serves two and only takes about 37 minutes in total to prepare and cook in the Instant Pot.

The combination of tasty ham, onion and Parmesan cheese will leave you feeling satisfied and the cannellini beans provide a great source of protein that will fill you up.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Green Olives, Peppers and Lemon | Instant Pot Recipes

This recipe is low carb, low fat, dairy-free and gluten-free and is the perfect healthy Instant Pot dinner.

Moroccan chicken tagine is bursting with flavor and serves four to eight people and only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook in total.

Instant Pot Adobada Tacos | A Saucy Kitchen

If you’re not a huge fan of soups, stews or curries, there are plenty of other delicious meals to cook using an Instant Pot.

This Instant Pot Adobada Tacos recipe features delicious pork shoulder, marinated in a chili sauce and is actually pretty quick and easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot.

Simply marinate the meat and place it in the Instant Pot to cook. The entire process does take about an hour to complete, but the end result is so worth it for a fun, healthy dinner for you and your family.

Instant Pot Chicken Chile Verde | Two Peas & Their Pod

All you need to make this healthy dinner is four ingredients and an Instant Pot! Super easy and super tasty dinner in no time!

This recipe requires chicken, salsa, cumin and garlic powder and that’s it! In 25 minutes, you will have a hearty, healthy meal for you and your family to enjoy.

The Instant Pot allows you to pressure cook the chicken in just 25 minutes and still end up with juicy, tender chicken that you would wait a lot longer for when using a slow cooker.

Instant Pot Refried Beans | Skinnytaste

A fat-free version of refried beans? Sign us up! This Instant Pot refried beans recipe is super handy to have in your back pocket when it comes to Mexican night at your house.

Refried beans go great with tacos, enchiladas, you name it and cooking them in an Instant Pot makes things even easier.

You can use Pinto beans or black beans in this recipe, whatever you prefer, and they’re cooked in fat-free ingredients rather than lard, so they’re actually pretty good for you and make for a great healthy addition to dinner time.

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe | Skinnytaste

Juicy chicken smothered in a hearty sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, herbs, and spices.

Pair with pasta or noodles and lots of grated cheese - delicious! According to the recipe, if you’re looking to make a low-carb option, you can pair this with spaghetti squash.

The total preparation and cook time is 45 minutes and the recipe serves four people.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup | Gimme Some Oven

Instant Pot butternut squash soup is the perfect quick and healthy dinner made easy. This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegan too!

It only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook and will serve up to eight people. If you don’t have that many people to feed, you can store this in an airtight container in your fridge for up to four days, so that’s dinner covered for most of the week!

Keto Chicken and Kale Stew Recipe | Allrecipes

What’s better than a tender chicken stew with tomatoes bursting with flavor and kale for some added nutritional value.

You can serve it over regular rice or cauliflower rice for a lower carb option.

Each serving is only 132 calories, and it only takes 30 minutes to cook.

Instant Pot Frozen Salmon Recipe | Allrecipes

Salmon is a delicious healthy dish for dinner, unfortunately cooking salmon can take pretty long to cook and prepare.

But, in an Instant Pot, you’ll be able to cook a salmon from frozen to cooked to perfection in half the time.

The preparation time only takes five minutes and cooking time is only three minutes, making the total cooking time only eight minutes!

Pair it with some rice and veggies for a super fast, super healthy dinner.

Instant Pot Meatballs | A Calculated Whisk

Big fan of Italian food? This one’s for you. Instant Pot meatballs are super easy to make, and this particular recipe is paleo!

All you need to do is whip up some pasta while you wait and within 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meatball pasta without the mess of cooking it all separately.

This recipe also sneaks in some carrots for added nutritional value, great if you’re trying to get your kids to eat more veggies.

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta | The Butter Half

Who doesn’t love creamy chicken pasta for dinner? It’s the perfect weeknight meal that both adults and kids can enjoy.

This recipe can be made gluten free if you use gluten free pasta too. You can also switch out the sprouts if you have any little ones that don’t like them. Broccoli and/or peas are a great substitute.

This recipe only takes 30 minutes to make and produces eight servings at 281 calories per serving.

Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Baked Potatoes | Self Proclaimed Foodie

Cooking a baked potato in the microwave is already pretty quick, but cooking them in an Instant Pot is just as quick and cooks them so much better!

This Instant Pot baked potato recipe is a great way to make a super tasty baked potato dish for a healthy dinner.

You’ll get the soft, creamy center with crispy skin on the outside - something you can’t get from microwave cooking.

You can either just go for a simple baked potato with butter and salt, or you could add healthy toppings like tuna, or pair it with a larger dish like salmon or chicken.

Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup | Self Proclaimed Foodie

Another delicious soup recipe is this Instant Pot cabbage roll soup - perfect if you fancy a hearty meal.

Included is ground pork, ground beef, carrots, onions, tomatoes and seasonings.

It may not sound or look delicious, but it tastes amazing. At only 453 calories, this is a nice healthy option too.

Plus, it only takes about 20 minutes to cook!

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa | Skinnytaste

For a healthy dinner that is bursting with flavor and vibrant colors, this is the recipe for you. This is also an option for those who don’t feel like a hot dinner - perfect for the summer months.

You can also make this meal in batches to prep for the week. The combination of chipotle and lime makes for a delicious Mexican meal for your entire family.

It only takes five minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot to produce four servings at just 400 calories.

Final Say

The thought of cooking and cleaning after a long day can push most of us to turn to take-out and fast food.

But, thanks to the Instant Pot, you’ll be able to make you and your family a delicious, healthy meal in half the time with half the dirty dishes to clean afterward.

We hope these recipes have inspired you to cook more during the week or, if that still isn’t an option for you, most of these recipes can be cooked in batches, so you can prep meals for the week on Sunday evenings. Get cooking and enjoy!