Sure, the slow cooker is made for cozy recipes. But the whole part of being “slow” doesn’t exactly help you when you need dinner on the table – quick. It’s nice to be ready to put something in the slow cooker for a couple of hours, but if you’re not the least bit prepared and still feel like a cozy meal, the Instant Pot is sure to be by your side.
In addition to being extremely handy when you need a quick meal, the Instant Pot can be an incredible tool when you’re trying to lose weight. Preparing healthy recipes in the Instant Pot is a lot easier than you think, and frankly, they can easily fit into any type of meal plan you might want to follow.
While weight loss isn’t the goal, having some healthy Instant Pot recipes in your arsenal can be ideal if you’re in the mood for a cozy soup but don’t have to sit in front of a hot stove all day – or you don’t have to wait for the slow cooker for hours.
Here are some of our favorite cozy Instant Pot recipes to make during the cold fall months. And if you’re looking for even easier recipe ideas, check out our list of the 100 Easiest Recipes You Can Make.
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Use your Instant Pot to prepare the base of this delicious French onion soup – the perfect cozy little starter for any occasion.
Get our French onion soup recipe.
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Looking for a cozy soup for a cool midweek night at home? This chicken and rice soup is easy to throw together and has a filling meal on the table in minutes.
Get our recipe for chicken and rice soup.
Courtesy The Lighter Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook
Nothing says cozy like a small mini cake in a glass! These cakes can be prepared in all flavors with the mix-ins of your choice.
Get our recipe for mug cake in mason jars.
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If you’re looking for something cozy and low-carb, this Chicken Zoodle Soup will satisfy your cravings while keeping your carbohydrates low.
Get our Chicken Zoodle Soup Recipe.
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Thanks to the Instant Pot, making a mushroom risotto on a weekday is now much easier.
Get our recipe for Parmesan Mushroom Risotto with Peas.
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Melted lava cake? In an instant pot? Don’t say anything more.
Get our Melted Lava Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe.
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This greasy cheeseburger soup is perfect for those keto recipe lovers out there. Full of fatty meat, cream, cheese and hearty vegetables.
Get our Keto Cheeseburger Soup Recipe.
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This lemon chicken is an easy weekday meal! Serve with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts or potatoes. Or both!
Get our lemon chicken recipe.
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If you’re looking for a leisurely crowd puller, you can’t go wrong with a taco night. Especially with these simple Instant Pot Steak Fajitas!
Get our recipe for Steak Fajitas.
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For a simple, cheesy side dish, this creamy cauliflower is the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Get our recipe for creamy cauliflower “mac” and cheese.
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Just because you crave something cozy doesn’t mean you have to settle for a starchy meal! This keto chili keeps it low in carbohydrates without sacrificing the flavors you love.
Get our recipe for keto chili.
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This flavorful, hearty shrimp dish is perfect if you’re looking for a take-away alternative.
Get our shrimp and broccoli recipe.
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This cozy creamy chicken recipe is quick enough for a weekday meal, but tasty enough to impress a dinner party.
Get our recipe for Creamy Chicken with Spinach.
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If you’re looking for something hearty, flavorful, creamy, and of course, cozy, this chicken tikka masala recipe has it all.
Get our recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala.
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For a different twist on your usual cozy chilli, this Instant Pot recipe gives the chilli a creamy finish that you will absolutely love.
Get our recipe for White Chicken Chili.
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Do you dream of the Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden, right? Our instant pot version of this soup will become your new favorite soup to curl up with.
Get our recipe for Zuppa Toscana recipe.
Courtesy The Lighter Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook
Looking for some cozy Instant Pot vegetarian recipes? This tofu tikka masala is here to the rescue!
Get our recipe for Tofu Tikka Masala.
Courtesy The Lighter Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook
Another delicious vegetarian option is this Cacio e Pepe spaghetti squash! Made with very few ingredients, this pumpkin is the perfect mix of cozy, tasty and healthy.
Get our recipe for Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Pumpkin.
Courtesy James Stefiuk
Looking for a warm, cozy lunch bowl to replace your cold, boring salad? This chicken and rice bowl is here to save you!
Get our recipe for a Greek Chicken Rice Bowl with Tzatziki Sauce.
James Stefiuk
Are you dying to use the yogurt feature of your Instant Pot? This creamy pumpkin yogurt is the perfect opportunity to finally give it a try!
Get our recipe for two-layer creamy pumpkin yogurt.
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For a simple dessert that doesn’t overdo the calories, this lemon cake will satisfy those sweet cravings – and still help you meet those weight loss goals.
Get our recipe for Quick & Easy Lemon Cake.
