37 Easy 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Recipes That Don’t Suck

When the need for comfort food strikes, what could be more comforting than mac and cheese? Whip it up in less than 10 minutes using this 5-ingredient easy instant pot recipe.

You can have a delicious pork roast ready on your plate within a mere 80 minutes which includes both prep and cooking, and it yields enough for 8 generous servings.

If the mere mention of Brussel sprouts provokes a frenzy of ‘yuk’ and ‘no thanks’, try out this garlic and parmesan instant pot recipe which will change your veg game forever.

When a can of soup simply won’t do, but you crave a steaming bowl of something delicious, rustle up a delicious batch of this creamy broccoli and cheese soup which needs just 5 ingredients.

Dinner isn’t the only thing you can make in an instant pot – this delicious and decadent cheesecake takes only three ingredients and the fruit can be switched up to create a new version, too.

A delicious fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine, this taco pasta dish will be on your plate in 25 minutes from start to finish, perfectly topped with gooey melted cheese.

In just one hour (plus five minutes for prep) you will have a meltingly tender pot roast on your plate, complete with a fabulous ‘jus’ made from onions, garlic, and olive oil.

Would you believe this vibrant looking jam needs only three ingredients, and one minute in the instant pot (plus extra prep and boiling)? Yep, just fruit, sugar, and lemon juice.

With only five main ingredients, along with seasoning and parmesan, this one pot meal is vibrant and filling, and will easily serve the whole family when served with a crisp, green salad.

For a filling family meal on a budget, try this instant pot rice and beans dish, which is heavy and satisfying, and big on flavor considering it only needs five ingredients.

Using a jar of Alfredo sauce will cut out a lot of the work in making this creamy, tasty dish, which needs only 30 minutes along with garlic, chicken, and fettucine.

If you’ve never thought of making mashed potatoes in the instant pot, you’ve been missing out. This recipe mixes potatoes, milk, butter, broth and salt to make the creamiest mash ever.

For a real ‘dump and go’ recipe, try this salsa verde chicken recipe, using chicken, salsa, onion, and garlic, and just 35 minutes including the time it takes to prep.

Just one look at this Japanese cheesecake will tell you how light and creamy it tastes, and with just eggs, chocolate chips, and cream cheese needed, it’s about as simple as desserts get.

Some models of instant pot have a fancy yogurt function, and you can make full use of it by making your own deliciously creamy yogurt using just two or three ingredients.

Making a decent chili doesn’t have to involve a long list of ingredients – check out this recipe which calls for just 5 ingredients, and comes with a couple of bonus recipes, too.

Make awesome shredded beef ready for Taco Tuesday by plugging in your instant pot and adding cubed beef and harissa salsa – that’s it, just two simple ingredients and you’re done!

This green chili stew uses 5 main ingredients, plus staple items like garlic, salt, and other seasonings, and will give you a delicious Whole30 dish in just 35 minutes which tastes amazing.

Potato salad is a wonderfully fresh dish to have during the summer months, and this easy instant pot recipe makes a simple salad which can be customized with whatever you care to add.

There’s no need to add pectin into this summery peach jam, because the lemon yields its own natural pectin for a fresh and natural jam which can be kept in the fridge or pantry.

Whatever you use applesauce for, make your own in just three minutes using this incredibly easy instant pot recipe, which turns apples, sugar, and cinnamon into a batch of homey goodness.

Using a springform pan in your instant pot is a game changer as it opens up a whole new world of recipes, including this inspired chicken burrito lasagne using shredded cooked chicken.

If you’re looking for a tastier way to serve cabbage that’s also quick and easy, follow this recipe which uses broth, onions, and herbs to create a healthy and vibrant side dish.

Give the family a warm glow when the weather is cold with a big steaming bowl of this delicious 5-ingredient chili, which comes with bite sized chunks of comforting sweet potatoes.

Root beer and honey barbeque sauce are all you need to create a sauce in which to cook the most delicious BBQ chicken wings, which are ready in just 30 minutes.

Watch the molten chocolate ooze out of the center of these decadent lava cakes, and accept the ensuing compliments with a smile, knowing they took you less than 20 minutes to make.

Reduce the time it takes to cook tender boneless ribs by following this 4-ingredient recipe, using your favorite soda and bbq sauce, and a decent rub or rib seasoning.

Just three tablespoons of honey make this a healthier alternative to some of the other honey garlic chicken recipes out there, but in just 30 minutes, it tastes just as delicious.

This fall apart beef dish is cooked in the liquid from the pepperoncini jar, along with gravy mix and Italian dressing mix, so it soaks up all the pickle flavors.

Less is definitely more as far as this Hawaiian Chicken dish is concerned, because it calls for just three ingredients – chicken, BBQ sauce, and a can of crushed pineapples.

If you like cottage cheese you will love this simple recipe which turns milk and vinegar into two cups of fresh, organic cottage cheese – you can even add flavorings to mix things up.

Apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup are all that’s needed to make a delicious and comforting dessert which is just perfect for those chilly, winter nights as it can be eaten both hot and cold.

Make a delicious pineapple and brown sugar infused ham in a fraction of the time it takes in the oven; you can even make an optional glaze to drizzle over the top.

Make quinoa your breakfast of choice by following this super simple recipe which combines the grain with chocolate milk, and can be finished off with the toppings of your choice.

You can use store-bought yogurt as a starter in this 2 ingredient recipe – simply add soy milk into jars and cook in an IP for 12-14 hours before thickening in the fridge.

White chicken chili needs just five ingredients and will quickly become a firm family fave when served with chunks of avocado and soured cream, or crumbled tortilla chips and shredded cheese.

Literally bursting with flavor, this carnitas recipe uses freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice along with Mexican seasoning to turn a pork shoulder into this meltingly tender meat dish.

Make this colorful and tasty frozen treat in the instant pot, and you’ll have a healthy dessert with only 1 tsp sugar in a 2-person serving in just 2 minutes (including prep).

These pumpkin muffin bites are light and moist and only need two ingredients! Just combine a cake mix with pumpkin puree, and in 35 minutes you’ll have the perfect snack.