12 Instant Pot Meals with Less Than 10 Ingredients

You know how satisfying it feels to get a full meal on the table without juggling a long grocery list, and this collection is built exactly for that kind of cooking. In these 12 Instant Pot meals with less than 10 ingredients, you focus on smart shortcuts, bold flavors, and recipes that actually work on busy nights. You get comforting, reliable dishes that prove simple ingredient lists can still deliver real, home-cooked flavor.

Instant Pot Kalua Pork and Cabbage

Instant Pot Kalua Pork and Cabbage combines the tender, smoky flavor of Kalua Pork with the comforting and wholesome goodness of steamed cabbage, creating a mouth-watering meal. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Pork Chops & Rice

Instant Pot Pork Chops & Rice is a flavorful dish made with pork chops, seasonings, and fluffy white rice cooked in your Instant Pot for an easy weeknight meal. Get the recipe

Easy Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta

This Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta has a delicious sauce with butter, Parmesan, fresh garlic, cracked black pepper and parsley. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Stuffed Shells

These Instant Pot Stuffed Shells are shell-shaped pasta loaded with a variety of cheeses and topped with a delicious marinara sauce. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Mini Meatloaves

These Instant Pot Mini Meatloaves are made in an egg or muffin mold and are a fun way to make dinner unique. They’re easy to make and are great for meal prep too. Get the recipe

Instant Pot French Onion Chicken

Instant Pot French Onion Chicken is a fun way to enjoy everyone’s favorite French soup in main dish form, with chicken, sautéed onions, beef stock, butter, and melted Gruyere, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters

When you’re looking for an easy dinner, these Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters are the way to go. Just pop them in the Instant Pot, even from frozen, and they cook in 12 minutes. Get the recipe

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken is cooked to tender in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes, then mixed with your favorite buffalo hot sauce and butter to make a flavorful shredded chicken. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Spaghetti

If you’ve never made Instant Pot Spaghetti, you absolutely should start using this method to make perfect spaghetti. It uses the same ingredients, but is cooked all in one pot and in about half the time it usually takes to make. Get the recipe

Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta recipe combines the rich flavors of crispy bacon, tender chicken, and cream cheese, all enveloped in a delightful ranch seasoning. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice

Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese into a satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to be a hit with the whole family. Get the recipe

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is made with tender chuck roast and pepperoncini smothered in a thick flavorful gravy. Get the recipe