If you’re on the hunt for keto Instant Pot recipes that are quick, reliable, and downright delicious—you’re in the right place. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty stew, tender shredded chicken, flavorful soups, or even a keto-friendly dessert, this list has you covered. I’ve gathered over 30+ keto instant pot recipes that are perfect for busy nights when you want real food fast, without standing over the stove for an hour. The Instant Pot does all the hard work—just throw in your ingredients, set it, and let it work its magic.
From creamy chicken dishes to melt-in-your-mouth ribs, cozy chili, and even cheesecake (yes, cheesecake!)—these recipes are packed with flavor and totally satisfying while keeping you on track.
If you’re new to pressure cooking or just need some quick keto dinner ideas, these recipes are about to become your weeknight go-tos.
From sweet keto treats to hearty low-carb soups and stews, this collection has something for everyone—and the best part? The Instant Pot makes cleanup a breeze. Fewer dishes, less stress, and a hot, comforting meal ready in no time.
These 30+ keto Instant Pot recipes are perfect for those hectic days when you want something nourishing without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re craving creamy chicken, tender beef, or a cozy low-carb chili, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
We’ve rounded up the most popular and foolproof pressure cooker keto meals that are packed with flavor and easy to throw together—because let’s face it, some days you just need dinner to cook itself.
What Is a Keto Diet & Why You’ll Love It (Especially With an Instant Pot!)
So, what is a keto diet? It’s a high-fat, low-carb lifestyle that’s taken the health world by storm—mainly because it helps your body shift into a fat-burning mode called ketosis. That’s when your body starts using fat for fuel instead of carbs, which can lead to weight loss, stable energy levels, and fewer sugar cravings.
But let’s be honest—staying on track with keto takes a little planning, especially when life gets busy. That’s exactly why I love using the Instant Pot. This kitchen hero is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and steamer—all in one, and it’s a total game-changer for fast, fuss-free keto meals.
In this post, I’m sharing my favorite easy keto Instant Pot recipes—think comforting soups, fall-apart meats, and low-carb dinners that taste like you spent all day cooking (but really didn’t). Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned keto pro, these recipes will keep things tasty, simple, and totally on plan.
What Is an Instant Pot?
If you’ve ever wondered what an Instant Pot is, think of it as your all-in-one kitchen sidekick. It’s a multi-functional electric pressure cooker that can sauté, steam, slow cook, pressure cook, and even make yogurt—all in one neat appliance.
The best part? It cooks food super fast using high-pressure steam, locking in flavor while cutting down on time. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want dinner on the table without hovering over the stove.
Whether you’re new to the game or just curious about how to use an Instant Pot, it’s a safe, beginner-friendly appliance with built-in safety features—so you can just set it, walk away, and let it do the magic.
Why Use an Instant Pot?
If you’re still wondering why use an Instant Pot, here’s the scoop—it’s a total game changer in the kitchen.
Saves Time Like a Pro: One of the top benefits of Instant Pot cooking is how fast it gets dinner on the table. Meals that normally take hours? Done in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Beginner-Friendly & Easy to Use: Whether you’re making soup, stew, or pulled pork, the Instant Pot makes cooking easy. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let it do the work.
One Appliance, So Many Functions: This multitasking hero does it all—pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming, and even yogurt-making. Fewer appliances, less clutter, more versatility.
Cooks From Frozen: Forgot to thaw the chicken? No problem. You can cook frozen meat in the Instant Pot without needing to defrost it first. Lifesaver for last-minute meals.
Tips for Cooking Keto in an Instant Pot
Want to make the most of your Instant Pot while keeping things low-carb? Here are my go-to keto Instant Pot tips for tasty, fuss-free meals every time:
Choose fatty cuts of meat: Opt for cuts of meat that are higher in fat, such as chicken thighs, pork shoulder, beef chuck roast, or lamb. The Instant Pot helps tenderize these cuts while retaining their moisture.
Choose low-carb vegetables: Incorporate low-carb vegetables into your Instant Pot meals, such as cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, spinach, kale, or bell peppers.
Use high-quality fats: Consider using avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, or grass-fed butter when sautéing ingredients or adding flavor to your dishes.
Experiment with herbs and spices: My favorite include options like garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, oregano, or rosemary to enhance your meals.
Be mindful of sauces and seasonings: Many store-bought sauces and seasonings may contain hidden sugars or fillers that can add unwanted carbs to your meals. Read labels carefully and opt for homemade or low-carb options to control the ingredients.
Use the “Sauté” function: The Instant Pot’s “Sauté” function allows you to brown meat, sauté vegetables, and enhance the flavors of your dishes before pressure cooking. This step can enhance the overall taste and texture of your keto meals.
Utilize the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” settings: The “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” settings are perfect for tenderizing meats and cooking low-carb ingredients quickly. Adjust the cooking time according to the recipe and the thickness of the ingredients.
Make use of the “Keep Warm” feature: The Instant Pot’s “Keep Warm” feature can be handy when you need to keep your keto meals warm until you’re ready to serve. Just be sure not to leave food in the “Keep Warm” mode for too long to avoid overcooking.
Meal prep and freeze: Take advantage of the Instant Pot’s ability to cook large batches of food. Prepare keto-friendly meals in advance, portion them out, and freeze them for future quick and convenient meals.
With Instant Pot Low-Carb Chocolate Muffins you'll never worry about dry low-carb muffins again. Learn how to whip up this delicious gluten-free and sugar-free treat for your kid's lunchboxes.
Craving chocolate covered donuts while on a low carb diet? These Instant Pot Keto Donuts will do the trick! They are baked in an instant pot and covered with a delicious sugar free chocolate glaze.
A tasty, creamy Keto Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping is low carb, gluten-free, and made in the Instant Pot. The electric pressure cooker makes the best and creamiest cheesecakes I have ever experienced.
Keto chocolate cake with walnuts will satisfy your sweet tooth if you are low-carb or Keto! This Keto dessert is sweet with a deep chocolate flavor. Make this mouth-watering low carb, gluten-free Chocolate Cake in your oven or your Instant Pot with just a few ingredients.
Hard boiled eggs are a meal prep staple, perfect for quick breakfasts and high protein snacks. Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs are essential ingredients for deviled eggs and egg salad.
Brussels sprouts are enjoying newfound popularity for all their deliciously healthy low carb and keto benefits! Learn how to make this tasty side dish with the simple and easy to follow recipe found here. In just minutes, perfectly prepared brussels will be ready to share!
If you love the idea of making a big batch of cauliflower rice without making a huge mess in the kitchen, then here it is – my version of instant pot cauliflower rice. It’s easy, takes 1-minute of cooking time and is super flavorful. Plus, you can add seasonings while cooking for a bowl of yum, and perfectly seasoned cauliflower rice in instant pot.
Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"- I think you're going to LOVE this quick and easy side dish! Cauliflower mashed "potatoes" mixed with butter, sour cream, ranch dressing spices and topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and chives. Only 152 calories and 3.5 g net carbs per serving. {Low-carb, Keto}
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup With Zucchini is a healthy vegetable soup that is full of beautiful colour and flavour! This is a quick and easy soup that is both nourishing and satisfying. Perfect for getting back on track after an indulgent holiday season.
This Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is loaded with bacon, sausage, garlic and kale! This keto-friendly, low carb soup requires just 5 minutes of pressure cooking and has about 6 net carbs per serving!
This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, and vegetables in a savory broth. Each serving of this stew is about 5 net carbs! This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions!
I make this Instant Pot Keto Chili Recipe all the time during the fall and winter months. A good flavorful chili is a perfect addition to your menu plan. Being keto-friendly means it has no beans, but it isn’t lacking in flavor.
Instant Pot Cajun Cauliflower Rice is a healthy, low-carb dish you’ll love serving the whole family. It’s ready in minutes in the pressure cooker and full of bold flavors that will have everyone wanting more!
Learn how to make juicy instant pot shredded chicken that's loaded with flavor. Made with just 5 ingredients, it's the best way to prepare shredded chicken that's super versatile.
This flavorful, easy Keto Pulled Pork Recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. The pork is moist, tender, and scrumptiously delicious, while the keto BBQ sauce is perfectly tangy and sweet! You will want to make this a regular on your keto meal plan.
Meet your new favorite beef stir fry recipe! My Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli takes just 50 minutes to make and is packed with flavor. As an added bonus, it's low-carb – so you can enjoy it as part of a keto meal plan!
What’s not to love about an Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom recipe? Especially when it cooks up creamy and bursting with flavor, in no time at all, in America’s favorite appliance, the Instant Pot… the electric pressure cooker!
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is one of the most delicious meals that you can make in your Instant Pot. It’s creamy, zesty, and absolutely delicious! This recipe is so easy and quick to make as it takes less than 30 minutes to be ready!
With these saucy keto Instant Pot smothered pork chops, you'll get tender meat every time. Quick pressure cooking results in meat that falls right off the bone!
We love this Instant Pot recipe for light and tasty chicken fajitas. Like most recipes, I like to keep it simple and so I let the chicken, peppers and onions be the stars of the meal.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken is tender chicken cooked in a creamy, spicy, tomato-based sauce. This version uses no cornstarch so it is low carb, and keto.
Keto Instant Pot Orange Chicken – This tangy sweet and flavorful low carb orange keto chicken made in instant pot consists of tender and juicy chickens with that delicious sauce that your whole family will love! And you will love that it takes only 30 min including prep time and cooking!
These easy Instant Pot Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas are a great quick dinner for busy nights made in the instant pot. I love my Instant Pot. By just changing a few ingredients, I have made this a healthy low carb Chicken Enchiladas recipe.
This Instant Pot recipe converts lasagna into a keto treat that’s oh so easy. Forget the noodles! We’re going without in order to save time on the prep.
Keto Instant-Pot Spaghetti Casserole is a 30-minute meal the whole family will enjoy. Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this Italian keto casserole on a busy weeknight. Did I mention it’s only 5 net carbs a serving!
Instant Pot Crustless Pizza–-pizza flavors without all the calories! Add your favorite pizza toppings to customize to your family’s preferences. This recipe can be low carb.
Instant Pot Osso Buco is a great paleo and low-carb choice for dinner. This traditional Italian dish is hearty, delicious and nourishing. Because Instant Pot pressure cooking shortens cooking time, this recipe is a breeze to make on the busy weeknights!
This Paleo, Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Jambalaya is a new cajun inspired meal, cleaned up with lower carb cauliflower rice and Whole30 compliant sausage!
Did you know that you can make mouthwatering, flavorful salmon fillets right in your Instant Pot? This Instant Pot Salmon recipe requires minimal prep work but yields deliciously flaky, delicate results.
If you’re on the hunt for keto Instant Pot recipes that are quick, reliable, and downright delicious—you’re in the right place. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty stew, tender shredded chicken, flavorful soups, or even a keto-friendly dessert, this list has you covered. I’ve gathered over 30+ keto instant pot recipes that are perfect for busy nights when you want real food fast, without standing over the stove for an hour. The Instant Pot does all the hard work—just throw in your ingredients, set it, and let it work its magic.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the chicken breast with the spice mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the seasoned chicken breast into the instant pot, without using the trivet.
Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the chicken in the instant pot.
Close the lid of the instant pot and select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting from the menu. Set the cooking time to 10-12 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken.
Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Unplug the pressure cooker and carefully drain half of the chicken broth.
Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken in the instant pot.
Transfer the shredded chicken to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving.
Calories
262kcal
Total Carbs
1g
Net Carbs
Protein
48g
Fat
6g
Fiber
0.1g
Sugar
0.2g
How do we calculate the nutrition info?
These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.
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