Cozy up to our favorite winter Instant Pot recipes—they're perfect for when the weather is colder and the days are shorter! Check out these savory and satisfying stews, soups and other stick-to-your-ribs recipes.
27 Winter Instant Pot Recipes
Pressure Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast
Sweet potatoes, orange zest and baking cocoa are my surprise ingredients in this hearty, comforting recipe that brings a Caribbean flair to the coldest winter evenings. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
1/27
2/27
Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like your chowder on the thick side, add another tablespoon of flour after it is done in the pressure cooker. Clam chowder is especially tasty when served with a sprinkle of fresh thyme, bacon crumbles and crispy oyster crackers on top. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 227 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
3/27
Pressure-Cooker Pork Chops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed potatoes or a salad. —Sue Bingham, Madisonville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 1/3 cup gravy: 257 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1.500 fat, 0.500 starch.
4/27
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Instant Pot taco pasta is a welcome change from boring meals. I’ve taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and Mom loves how quick and easy it comes together. To lighten things up, use ground turkey. —Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 598 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1845mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
5/27
Easy Coq au Vin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love being able to fix a fancy gourmet dish in such a short amount of time and still have it turn out so delicious. To reduce fat, use chicken tenderloin pieces or skinless chicken breasts. This recipe is really fabulous served with rice. —Judy VanCoetsem, Cortland, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 255 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
6/27
Pressure-Cooker Five-Bean Chili
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A hearty bowl of chili always reminds me of my mom’s cooking. While I love this classic recipe, I wanted a faster way to cook the dried beans so I decided to make it in my pressure cooker. Now we get to enjoy the same from-scratch recipe, but in a fraction of the time. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 308 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
7/27
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can’t beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It’s a nice new twist on popular Buffalo chicken dishes. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 551 calories, 34g fat (20g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 1269mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
8/27
Cornbread Stuffed Pork Chops
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart apple adds a delicious flavor to the moist stuffing that fills these savory chops. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen. Looking for more? Learn how to make instant pot pork chops.
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 519 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1159mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 37g protein.
9/27
Bacon Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
10/27
Pressure-Cooker Pork with Apples and Dried Plums
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy cooked pork taste like a hearty meal at a French country cafe. For a traditional pairing, serve the pork with braised lentils. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork with 3/4 cup fruit mixture: 286 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
11/27
Grandma’s Pressure-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made this soup weekly since I modified my grandma's recipe for the pressure cooker. Chicken soup, especially this one, is quick to make and budget-friendly for any large family. —Tammy Stanko, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups soup with 1 chicken thigh: 389 calories, 29g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
12/27
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time by using an Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple, with its hearty flavors of creamy sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
13/27
Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast Hash
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast for weeknights. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 429 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
14/27
Instant Pot Beef Shank
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I adapted this from a slow-cooker recipe to one that takes about 2 hours start to finish, using a pressure cooker. Served over egg noodles or rice, this dish reminds me of Grandma. —Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup sauce: 172 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
15/27
Pressure-Cooker French Onion Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love French onion soup on a cold night, but I don't love the time it takes. This is my quick version for when we're short on time. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
16/27
Pressure Cooker Spicy Pork and Squash Ragu
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo perfect for cooler weather—so satisfying after a day spent outdoors. —Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup ragu: 196 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
17/27
Pressure-Cooker Smoked Sausage and White Beans
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband grew up in the South, where sausage and beans were on the menu weekly. I quickly became a fan. The pressure cooker eliminates the lengthy process of soaking the beans overnight and then slow-cooking them. Serve the dish over white rice, and use crusty bread to soak up the broth. I used gourmet smoked sausage flavored with Gouda and pear for this dish, but you can use any smoked sausage you like. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups bean mixture: 382 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 12g fiber), 21g protein.
18/27
Pressure-Cooker Lentil Pumpkin Soup
Total Time
22 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Plenty of herbs and spices brighten up my hearty pumpkin soup. It?s just the thing we need on nippy days and nights. —Laura Magee, Houlton, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 210 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat.
19/27
Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender short ribs explode with flavor, and they’re a quick and easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs. Serve with egg noodles, rice or polenta. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 265 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
20/27
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Instant-Pot pork tenderloin with a sweet glaze of brown sugar and balsamic vinegar will become a go-to dinner your whole family will love. It's perfect for busy weeknights, but also special enough for company. —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 188 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
21/27
Pressure-Cooker Lentil and Sausage Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2-1/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
I added a cup of dry red wine to this recipe because red wine in lentil soup is the bread to my butter. Without the wine, the flavors are not as rich and delicious. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 229 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 977mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
22/27
Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pot Roast
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree that will delight all ages. Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy. —Angie Stewart, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef with 2/3 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup gravy: 316 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
23/27
Pressure Cooker Loaded Chicken Veggie Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When someone at our house gets sick, I whip up this quick and easy chicken soup. It resembles chicken noodle soup but uses a variety of veggies instead of noodles for even more nutrition. Using a pressure cooker makes meal prep even simpler! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
24/27
Pressure-Cooker Beef Osso Buco
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our beef osso buco boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made of lemon zest, garlic and parsley. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 398 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein.
25/27
Instant Pot Goulash
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Goulash always reminds me of living in Germany when my father was in the Army there. We had a German friend who didn't speak English, but she would always bring us her traditional dishes to try and this was one of my favorites. I'm sure she cooked it in the oven or on top of the stove for hours, but having a pressure cooker speeds up the time so it's ready in less than an hour. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
0.750 cup: 326 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
26/27
Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this twist on traditional stew with fresh rolls or crusty bread. The roast and vegetables cook quickly and make a comforting meal. My family loves this unique pressure-cooker beef stew. —Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 530 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 36g protein.
27/27
Ham and Beans
Total Time
6 hours 35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at least once a week. I serve it with some homemade sweet cornbread. Delicious! —Christine Duffy, Sturgis, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 195 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
