Recipes for a pressure cooker-multicooker

So, you've decided to give the Instant Pot a try. Here are some delicious recipes you can make with this trendy, versatile appliance.

Recipes for a universal multicooker

You've probably heard of the Instant Pot—this compact device combines a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. But buying a new appliance isn't enough; you need to know how to use it properly. If you've decided to cook in this multicooker, start with our simple and delicious dishes.

5-Ingredient Mac and Cheese in a Slow Cooker

Using the pressure cooker, the pasta for this tender dish cooks in just 4 minutes. And at the end, you only have to wash one bowl!

Recipe: 5-Ingredient Mac and Cheese in a Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Typically, braised pork can take up to 8 hours to cook, but using the roasting mode, you'll get juicy, tender meat in less than 2 hours.

Recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Black Bean Soup in a Slow Cooker

Thanks to this kitchen appliance, the beans for this delicate soup don't need to be soaked overnight. And in a pressure cooker, they cook in just an hour. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can puree the beans in batches with a regular blender (but be careful not to burn yourself).

Recipe: Black Bean Soup in a Slow Cooker

Chicken Adobo in a Slow Cooker

This simplified version of a traditional Filipino dish is perfect for a slow cooker. Using the pressure cooker, you'll cook it in no time, and even better, you only need to clean one pan.

Recipe: Chicken Adobo in a Slow Cooker

Vanilla Cheesecake in a Slow Cooker

Yes, you can even make dessert in a slow cooker. This delicate cheesecake comes together in no time. Instead of vanilla wafers, you can use 1.3 cups of graham crackers or crushed chocolate wafer cookies.

Recipe: Vanilla Cheesecake in a Slow Cooker

Tex-Mex-Style Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker

This wonderful stew gets its Tex-Mex flavor from chili powder, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. And don't forget the cinnamon: it adds a lovely warming note to the beef.

Recipe: Tex-Mex-Style Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker

Mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

These incredibly tender mashed potatoes are incredibly easy to make—no chopping or drying required. This is a wonderful recipe for any time of year, and especially perfect for the holidays.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

Chicken noodle soup in a slow cooker

Did you know you can cook a whole chicken in a pressure cooker? Hearty chicken noodle soup will be on the table in just 45 minutes.

Recipe: Chicken noodle soup in a slow cooker

Pot roast in a slow cooker

With the sear and pressure cooker modes, you'll get tender meat much faster than with traditional cooking.

Recipe: Pot roast in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Create a tropical vibe by making shredded chicken sandwiches with a subtle hint of pineapple and topping them with a crisp coleslaw containing an unexpected ingredient: coconut!

Recipe: Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Pumpkin cheesecake in a slow cooker

A food processor and slow cooker speed up the preparation of this creamy, spiced dessert. The result is a perfectly tender cheesecake.

Recipe: Pumpkin cheesecake in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Puree

This mashed potato casserole contains all the ingredients of a classic sweet potato casserole, but is made entirely in a slow cooker. Top it with crunchy pecans and, if desired, garnish with decadent marshmallow swirls.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Puree

Pea soup in a slow cooker

Heat the broth and vegetables in a slow cooker, then secure the lid and pressure cook according to the instructions. After 15 minutes, you'll have 4 servings of soup. Serve for dinner or refrigerate for a quick lunch.

Recipe: Pea soup in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar

Photo of the dish - Slow Cooker Baked Potato with Broccoli and Cheddar

This filling, full-fledged dinner is prepared entirely in a slow cooker and will be enjoyed by both adults and children.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar

Slow-cooked ribs and spicy Korean cucumbers

Photo of the dish - Slow-cooker ribs and spicy Korean cucumbers

This meat dish doesn't require a grill. A pressure cooker/multicooker cooks these delicious beef ribs in no time. If you're missing that crispy flavor, lightly brown the dish in the oven under the broiler.

Recipe: Slow-cooked ribs and spicy Korean cucumbers

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Steamed rice in a slow cooker

Don't rely on luck: Use your Instant Pot to cook perfect rice.

Recipe: Steamed rice in a slow cooker

Salmon with garlic potatoes and herbs in a slow cooker

Serving this dinner with mashed potatoes and warm greens will make you feel like a chef. This quick and easy dish is incredibly flavorful thanks to lemon zest and paprika.

Recipe: Salmon with garlic potatoes and herbs in a slow cooker

Pulled chicken in a slow cooker

Even if you don't have anything saved for dinner, you can make juicy pulled chicken in less than an hour. Frozen chicken breasts cook quickly and easily in a slow cooker.

Recipe: Pulled chicken in a slow cooker

Chicken Cacciatore with Rice in a Slow Cooker

This simple variation on a hearty classic dish with sautéed onions and mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, and chicken is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.

Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore with Rice in a Slow Cooker

Caribbean Chicken and Rice in a Slow Cooker

This recipe features rice, sautéed peppers, and chicken seasoned with jerk seasoning. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe: Caribbean Chicken and Rice in a Slow Cooker

Hard-boiled eggs in a slow cooker

Looking for a reliable way to cook perfectly hard-boiled eggs? Use a slow cooker! Perfectly set, tender yolks and quick results without the fuss.

Recipe: Hard-boiled eggs in a slow cooker

Carnitas in a slow cooker

The best part about this recipe is that you don't have to wait all day to make perfect tacos.

Recipe: Carnitas in a slow cooker

Yogurt in a slow cooker

To make wonderfully creamy yogurt in a slow cooker, you only need two simple ingredients. For additional flavor, add your favorite ingredients—the possibilities are endless!

Recipe: Yogurt in a slow cooker

Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker

Traditionally, this dish is simmered in the oven for several hours. Our version takes very little time and is prepared entirely in a slow cooker—no need to wash a mountain of dishes! The chicken turns out incredibly tender, and the bacon adds a perfect smoky flavor to the tomato sauce.

Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Taco Filling

Photo of the dish - Taco filling made with ground beef, cooked in a slow cooker

Throwing a taco party is now much easier. A slow cooker is indispensable for those times when you don't have time to defrost ground beef.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Taco Filling

Polenta in a slow cooker

No more being tied to the stove and constantly stirring polenta – it now takes very little time.

Recipe: Polenta in a slow cooker

Green Bean Casserole in a Slow Cooker

This simple casserole is a lifesaver during the holidays when the oven is busy with other dishes. It's full of the flavors of a traditional casserole, but it cooks in half the time.

Recipe: Green Bean Casserole in a Slow Cooker

Refried Beans with Bacon in a Slow Cooker

Refried beans without frying are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. Using a slow cooker, you can start with dried beans, skip the soaking step, and speed up the cooking process. The result is just as rich and tender.

Recipe: Refried Beans with Bacon in a Slow Cooker

Sunday dinner of meatballs with meat sauce in a slow cooker

Free up your weekend! No more standing over the stove and overseeing Sunday dinner. This sauce, made with pork, beef, sausage, and meatballs, is sure to become a family tradition. You'll save time and be able to enjoy your weekend.

Recipe: Sunday dinner of meatballs with meat sauce in a slow cooker

Pumpkin soup puree in a slow cooker

Pumpkin soup with a distinctive stewed flavor is prepared in half the time thanks to a slow cooker.

Recipe: Pumpkin soup puree in a slow cooker

Beef stew with cabbage and root vegetables in a slow cooker

Love a traditional St. Patrick's Day dish, but it's too time-consuming? Here's the perfect solution: an easy and quick pressure cooker recipe.

Recipe: Beef stew with cabbage and root vegetables in a slow cooker

Pressure Cooker Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze

The best thing about this luxurious cheesecake is the prep time! If you're tired of waiting hours for your favorite cheesecake to bake, this recipe is for you. The cookie crust and the cookie crumbles in the filling make this cheesecake unforgettable.

Recipe: Pressure Cooker Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze

Turkey broth in a slow cooker

Turkey broth cooks up very quickly in a slow cooker—use it for gravy, soups, and sauces.

Recipe: Turkey broth in a slow cooker

Caramel clafoutis with apples and pears in a slow cooker

This dessert combines the best seasonal flavors and cooks much faster in a slow cooker.

Recipe: Caramel clafoutis with apples and pears in a slow cooker

Chicken with dumplings in a slow cooker

This cozy chicken and dumplings dish cooks up in a flash in a slow cooker. It's a great weeknight dinner recipe.

Recipe: Chicken with dumplings in a slow cooker

Chicken tikka masala in a slow cooker

You can cook flavorful and tender chicken tikka masala in a slow cooker in 10 minutes, while still staying on your diet.

Recipe: Chicken tikka masala in a slow cooker

Pressure Cooker Whiskey Honey Glazed Ham

No more dry ham! In a slow cooker, it's infused with honey, Dijon mustard, and whiskey in just a few minutes.

Recipe: Pressure Cooker Whiskey Honey Glazed Ham

Date toffee pudding in a slow cooker

This is the perfect dessert to make in a slow cooker: a rich, sticky pudding cake baked in a beautiful little pan with a hole in the center. It's loaded with dates and seasonal spices, making it a sure-fire winter favorite. For best results with this technique, we used a variety of flours; this cake is gluten-free.

Recipe: Date toffee pudding in a slow cooker

Chicken and Couscous Bowl in a Slow Cooker

A quick and filling Mediterranean dish inspired by souvlaki that can be made in a slow cooker in half an hour.

Recipe: Chicken and Couscous Bowl in a Slow Cooker

Winter Chicken Panzanella in a Slow Cooker

Photo of the dish - Winter Panzanella with Chicken in a Slow Cooker

In this quick dinner dish, cubes of toasted bread soak up the rich flavor of the sauce, then toss with winter greens.

Recipe: Winter Chicken Panzanella in a Slow Cooker

Mulled wine in a slow cooker

Use a slow cooker to quickly infuse wine with festive spices. Use the keep warm setting to keep your party-ready mulled wine fresh.

Recipe: Mulled wine in a slow cooker

Keto chili in a slow cooker

Now you can cook meat chili with a harmonious, rich flavor in half the time in a slow cooker.

Recipe: Keto chili in a slow cooker

Birthday cake "Confetti" in a slow cooker

This cake is perfect for summer when you don't want to turn on the stove. And if you forget to take it out of the slow cooker, it won't burn!

Recipe: Birthday cake "Confetti" in a slow cooker

Chicken with quinoa, pistachios, and apricots, cooked in a slow cooker

This will be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Rich in protein and fiber, this dish is light yet filling. The heat of the chili pepper and ginger balances the sweetness of the dried apricots, and the pistachios add a lovely crunch.

Recipe: Chicken with quinoa, pistachios, and apricots, cooked in a slow cooker

Cornmeal and shrimp porridge in a slow cooker

For this classic dish, you don't need to light the stove. A slow cooker cooks it much faster, without losing the distinctive flavor of Southern cuisine.

Recipe: Cornmeal and shrimp porridge in a slow cooker