Following a Keto-friendly diet can sometimes be difficult, especially if cooking isn’t your favorite thing- enter the Instant Pot! With these Instant Pot Keto recipes, mealtime will not only be incredibly tasty; it will also offer plenty of hassle-free meals.
Some of the best Instant Pot Keto recipe options are chicken enchiladas, spaghetti sauce and tacos, just to name a few.
If your mouth is watering and your Instant Pot is calling your name, keep reading to get these are more of the best Instant Pot Keto recipes even your kids will eat!
Best Instant Pot Keto Recipes
There is something so magical about throwing ingredients into an instant cooker, setting the time and temperature, and then simply walking away.
These Keto-friendly recipes are packed with protein, good fats, and none of the belly-bloating carbs.
Some of the best Instant Pot Keto recipes include:
- Chicken enchiladas
- Spaghetti sauce with zero carb noodles
- Chicken noodle soup
- Tacos
- Cheesecake
For more on how to make these yummy and keto-friendly recipes in your Instant Pot, keep reading!
Chicken Enchiladas
These mouthwatering enchiladas are all about the chicken and cheese, which, let’s be honest, are the best parts!
You will need:
- Chicken breast
- Tomatoes
- Pre-made enchilada sauce
- Onions
- Cheese
- Green chiles
- Riced cauliflower
- Avocadoes
This recipe is so simple, but there’s tons of flavor. You basically cook the chicken, then add all of the ingredients to your Instant Pot, minus the cauliflower rice. Prep that separately and use onions, avocadoes, and extra cheese as your toppings. For measurements and more specific directions, visit Hey Keto Mama‘s website.
Spaghetti Sauce with Pasta Zero
Going Keto doesn’t mean you have to give up all your favorite go-to meals. Here is a quick and easy basic spaghetti sauce with pasts that will leave everyone satisfied.
You will need:
- Avocado oil or olive oil
- Tomato paste
- White or yellow onions
- Minced garlic
- Ground sausage
- Red wine vinegar
- Ground beef
- Canned tomatoes
In addition to the ingredients above, you’ll also need some classic Italian seasonings, like dried basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. And, of course, salt and pepper. One key to making keto-friendly meals satisfying is to pack them with as much flavor as possible. To make this recipe on your own, check out Wholesomelicious.
Chicken Noodle Soup
If you ever need a warm bowl of comfort, this recipe is sure to give you just that and still keep you in ketosis. Because let’s be honest, everyone needs a good Chicken Noodle Soup recipe.
You will need:
- Onion
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken base
- Zucchini noodles
- Full garlic cloves
- Celery
- Chicken base
Before adding ingredients to your Instant Pot, you’ll have to sauté the veggies. Again, we’re adding all the flavor we possibly can. And the zucchini noodles have an extra bit of yum that you don’t get with regular ones! See how Stay Snatched prepares this recipe.
Keto Tacos with The Shells
Yeah, that’s right, we said shells! Just because it’s keto doesn’t mean it can’t be crunchy. You can pick up your favorite keto-friendly taco shells right here. Then, Taco Tuesday can still be part of the weekly meal line-up with this Keto Instant Pot meal.
You will need:
- Olive oil
- Onions
- Ground beef
- Minced garlic
- Vinegar
- Poblano peppers
- Beef base (paste works best)
- Keto olive oil mayo
- Tomato paste
You’ll also need keto-friendly taco seasoning, or you can make your own with a blend of oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Can you smell it cooking right now? To cook the meat, see Tasty Thin‘s recipe.
Lemon Cheesecake
You didn’t think we’d skip dessert, did you? This recipe from Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs has everything you want in a rich, flavorful cheesecake, without all of the things you don’t want- aka the carbs and sugar.
You will need:
- Pete & Jerry’s Organic Eggs
- Almond flour
- Salt
- Lemon extract
- Heavy whipping cream
- Cream cheese
- Melted butter
- Cream cheese
- Erythritol sweetener
- Lemons
To prepare this incredibly easy dessert in your Instant Pot, visit the link above. The crust and filling are prepped separately, and the measurements are important, so be sure to follow their directions. Just don’t blame Pete and Gerry (or us) when your keto-friendly cheesecake becomes a request for every potluck from there on out!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re new to the keto way or you’ve been keto-ing since before it was a thing, you need an Instant Pot. It’s such a fast and easy way to prep meals, snacks, and desserts. And, when you use an Instant Pot, you also cut back on the amount of dishes… less dishwashing? Yes, please!