This collection of over 60 nourishing keto Instant Pot dinner recipes will have you pulling out your pressure cooker again and again to make easy, healthy, and quick keto main dishes for your family every night of the week! Real Food only, many of these keto Instant Pot meals are dairy-free and Whole30, too!
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Originally published June 6, 2018. Last modified September 27, 2020.
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) has been a HOT topic for a few years now, with people cutting down on carbs, loading up on fat, and enjoying the healing benefits of this nourishing diet — such as weight loss, reduced autoimmune symptoms, cancer-healing, balanced blood sugar and hormones, and more.
The Instant Pot is a magical, time-saving device that cooks everything from comforting soups to tender meats to perfectly fluffy rice and quinoa… and even dessert!… in a fraction of the time, without heating up your house or requiring you to babysit pots and pans on the stove!
I really, really love my Instant Pots!
Hopefully, you’re already using your Instant Pot to save time in your kitchen.
Why not use your Instant Pot to make keto and low-carb eating even easier?
To clarify… I am NOT keto.
That’s right… I don’t follow a keto diet. I eat plenty of rice, potatoes, beans, sweet potatoes, and other complex carbs because that’s how I feel the best.
I have a great appreciation for keto recipes, however. (And, if you’ve been around my site enough, you’ll see that I have quite the collection of amazing keto recipes!)
It’s easy to assume that a website with tons of keto recipes is a keto site, but I’m not. I do value the emphasis that keto recipes place on nourishing fats, plenty of protein, and consuming more veggies.
So, although I thoroughly enjoy my Keto Instant Pot Mexican Beef Stew, I always eat mine over rice. My body needs those carbs. I’ve tried eating low-carb, and it just doesn’t work for me. (Learn more –> 5 Reasons Why I Only Eat Keto Desserts… Even Though I’m Not Keto)
Still, I appreciate delicious and nourishing keto Instant Pot dinner recipes — hence, this collection!
What does “nourishing” mean when it comes to keto?
A lot of folks think the Ketogenic Diet and the low-carb Atkins Diet are the same thing. They’re both low-carb, right?
Yes, but that is exactly where their similarities end…
The Ketogenic Diet is focused on health and healing, whereas Atkins is simply all about weight loss with low-carb foods, whether or not they happen to be healthy.
So, on the Atkins Diet, artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, are allowed and even recommended. Nutrient-dense foods, like grass-fed meats, organic produce, and nourishing animal fats aren’t even discussed, much less promoted. Atkins is allllll about weight loss, not long-term health and healing, so many gain back lost weight and even gain more after that.
So, ‘nourishing’ foods on the keto diet means…
- whole foods
- real food
- nothing artificial, like flavors, sweeteners, or colors (If you’re unsure about keto-friendly sweeteners, check out my Free Guide To Alternative Sweeteners.)
- traditional fats, like butter, ghee, lard, tallow, coconut oil, and avocado oil, not rancid fats like canola, sunflower, or peanut oil
- lots of traditional foods, such as healthy animal fats, bone broth, organ meats, and pastured eggs or dairy products (if tolerated)
For this collection of nourishing keto dinner recipes, I’ve also included dairy-free options for those who are sensitive to dairy, lactose intolerant, or who are following a Whole30 during their keto diet journeys.
I have chicken Instant Pot dinners first, followed by pork recipes, beef recipes, then all other types — seafood, quiche, etc.
This collection of over 60 nourishing keto Instant Pot dinner recipes will have you pulling out your pressure cooker again and again to make easy, healthy, and quick keto dinners for your family every night of the week!
60+ Nourishing Keto Instant Pot Dinner Recipes (with paleo, Whole30, & dairy-free options!)
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala (paleo, keto, Whole30)
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is quick, easy, nourishing, and so tasty! With anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric, garlic, and ginger, this healthy Indian-inspired dish paleo, Whole30, THM, and keto-friendly comfort food! Serve over rice or cauli-rice!
Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken (no sugar, keto option)
With no added sugar, this keto-friendly Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken is your answer for good Southern bar-b-que cravings — but healthy and nourishing! Serve yours with cauli-rice or on cloud bread to stay LCHF or break out the beans and enjoy a truly delicious BBQ meal!
Super Simple Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken -- Slow Cooker, too! (paleo, keto, Whole30)
A little spicy and a little smokey, this Super Simple Salsa Verde Chicken is a fast and easy weeknight staple. With less than 5 minutes of prep time involved, this nourishing, healthy, Whole30/Paleo recipe can be customized with tons of fun and flavorful toppings!
Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Chowder (paleo, Whole30, keto, GAPS)
This Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Chowder is so creamy but still light, and it’s Whole30, keto/low-carb, paleo, gut-healthy, and FULL of fiber-rich veggies. Get this hearty and nourishing all-weather soup on the table in under 30 minutes!
Healthy Instant Pot Thai Chicken
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Healthy Instant Pot Thai Chicken is a delicious addition to your weekday dinners. This savory meal is full of ginger and lemongrass with subtle hints of mint, coconut and curry.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
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Enjoy the taste of buffalo chicken without the mess with these Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs . Oven-baking option included if you don’t own an Instant Pot!
Paleo Instant Pot or Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
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This is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or house full of littles! It takes very little prep, so even if you "forget" to plan dinner, you can still serve something nourishing.
Paleo Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
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This paleo Instant Pot chicken tinga solves a classic problem: a family pleasing, healthy meal on the table in a flash! A perfect taco filling, this subtly spicy tomato based shredded chicken will be a hit!
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
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Chicken Cacciatore made in a the Instant Pot! The easy Italian sauce is hearty and chunky, loaded with chicken, tomatoes, peppers and onions ( sometimes I add mushrooms too!).
*Instant Pot or Crock Pot* ENCHILADA CASSEROLE (Primal, Keto, GF)
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This grain-free Enchilada Casserole recipe is for the Instant Pot or the Crock Pot. The assembly can also easily be adapted for a casserole baked in the oven. Originally a slow cooker and oven recipe, but now adapted!, my family can’t help saying that the new Instant Pot version is, “So good!”. You’ll love serving this special comfort food to family and friends, even and especially those who are Primal, Keto and Gluten-free!
Low-Carb {Pressure Cooker} Buffalo Chicken Soup
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This Low-Carb {Pressure Cooker} Buffalo Chicken Soup is positively delicious and practically effortless. You don’t even have to thaw out your frozen boneless, skinless chicken and you get all that creamy, spicy buffalo wing flavor without the mess of making wings!
Citrus Herb Basque Chicken Made in The Instant Pot!
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Traditionally, Basque Chicken is a delicious combination of chicken, olives, and peppers or sun dried tomatoes and is typical of the regions around the western Mediterranean. Spanish versions, like this one often include the addition of flavorful chorizo sausage. This recipe only requires 20 minutes prep, then cooks in the Instant Pot for 35 minutes while you do other things!
Make these Whole30 & Keto Instant Pot Buffalo Wings for a perfect paleo appetizer, Saturday night in, or game day! These Real Food Instant Pot Buffalo Wings are clean-eating, finger-licking good! (With keto/paleo/real food Buffalo sauce recommendations, too!)
Instant Pot Dairy-Free Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Meatballs (keto, paleo, Whole30)
Instant Pot Dairy-Free Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Meatballs give you all the flavor of Tex-Mex sour cream chicken enchiladas without sacrificing nutrition! This dairy-free Instant Pot chicken recipe is Whole, paleo, and keto, full of veggies, and is great for meal prep or guests!
How To Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot (for easy meal prep!)
Do you know how to cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot? If not, I’m going to teach you how! Once you do this as part of your meal prep, you can add the meat to soups, use it for chicken salad or topping salads, have chicken tacos, and more!
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
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Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken – a one pot recipe made in the pressure cooker is the perfect easy meal for busy weeknights. Best of all, the chicken cooks up tender and juicy in a buttery lemon garlic sauce.
Keto Instant Pot Sesame Orange Chicken (paleo, Whole30, nut-free) — includes cooking from frozen chicken!
Enjoy healthy takeout at home with this Whole30 and Keto Instant Pot Sesame Orange Chicken. Sugar and MSG are replaced with nourishing bone broth, keto-friendly sweetener, and orange essential oil! Serve over low-carb cauli-rice, zoodles, or spaghetti squash!
Instant Pot Green Chile Pork (keto, paleo, Whole30)
Perfect for meal prep, feeding a crowd, or freezing, this flavorful Instant Pot Green Chile Pork makes the BEST burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, and tamales. It’s paleo, keto, and Whole30-friendly and has 7g net carbs per serving!
Instant Pot Rack of Ribs {sugar-free, grain-free, keto}
Tender, fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth ribs in January or July? Your pressure cooker makes it possible! This Instant Pot Rack of Ribs with super secret family dry rub makes a healthy dish for your next indoor or outdoor cookout! Grain-free, sugar-free, keto ribs in the Instant Pot!
Mexican Pulled Pork | Instant Pot & Keto
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Use a homemade rub to make an absolutely delicious Mexican Pulled Pork recipe in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Make pulled Pork tacos, or use it for burritos, casseroles, or whatever other creative uses you can think up!
Instant Pot Low-Carb Paprika Pork Chops
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Pork chops cook quickly in the Instant Pot, and these Instant Pot Low-Carb Paprika Pork Chops are very tasty!
Instant Pot Sweet 'n Spicy Asian Pulled Pork
Any way you season it, any way you serve it, nothing beats tender, juicy pulled pork! This Instant Pot Sweet ‘n Spicy Asian Pulled Pork is a super flavorful and easy paleo dinner recipe, with a keto/low-carb option.
Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops
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These Smothered Pork Chops are a one pot dish that’s perfect for busy nights when we’re short on time but still want a homemade dinner that’s quick and easy.
Pork-Stuffed Calabacita Squash
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This stuffed calabacita squash is packed with delicious shredded pork, lots of great seasonings, and a cilantro lime cream sauce!
Paleo Instant Pot Sesame Ginger Pulled Pork (with keto option!)
This Paleo Instant Pot Sesame Ginger Pulled Pork (with a keto option!) satisfies all your cravings for healthy Asian-inspired food and is perfect for meal prep! Freeze leftovers for later or divide into glass containers for lunches all week long. Nut-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, too!
Garlic Dijon Whole30 Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, Keto)
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Creamy and tender garlic dijon Whole30 Instant Pot pork tenderloin that’s perfect for a weeknight meal! It’s also paleo and keto, and comes together quickly and easily.
Whole30 Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork (Paleo, Low Carb)
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Super tender and flavorful Whole30 Instant Pot BBQ pulled pork that’s amazing for meal prep and freezes beautifully too. It’s so easy and versatile!
Instant Pot Raspberry Chipotle Pulled Pork (keto, paleo, THM:S)
Tender, juicy pastured pork roast is coated in a sweet-spicy, sugar-free BBQ sauce in this keto and paleo Instant Pot Raspberry Chipotle Pulled Pork! This yummy pressure cooker dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and can be served with grain-free or gluten-free tacos, as lettuce tacos, or over rice or cauli-rice!
Instant Pot Keto Zuppa Toscana (dairy-free, potato-free, nut-free)
Your family will love this hearty and nourishing Instant Pot Keto Zuppa Toscana that’s loaded with veggies, dairy-free, and nut-free (no cashews!). It’s even proven to be a favorite for picky eaters! This Whole30 recipe makes a lot, so you’ll love the leftovers even more!
Tomatillo Chili [Pressure Cooker Recipe]
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This tomatillo chili is great when you are short on time but want a home cooked, keto-friendly, comfort food meal from scratch.
Instant Pot Carnitas
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These Instant Pot carnitas are an absolute snap to throw together with only a few ingredients! Loaded with flavor, and perfect for busy families wanting to eat healthy too, this is a meal to put on the menu this week! It certainly doesn’t hurt that they are keto, paleo, and Whole30 friendly!
Keto Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff (Whole30, nut-free, dairy-free)
Here’s a paleo, Whole30, and Keto Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff — the ultimate healthy comfort food! This keto beef stroganoff recipe is jam-packed with veggies, with a “secret” veggie that makes it so creamy and hearty, meaty and filling, but dairy-free and nut-free!
Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Meatballs (paleo, keto, Whole30)
These paleo, keto, & Whole30 Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Meatballs are an easy way to get a healthy Tex-Mex fix! They’re budget-friendly and perfect for meal prep or the freezer. Serving options included!
Instant Pot Mexican Beef Stew (keto, paleo, Whole30)
Instant Pot Mexican Beef Stew recipe is unlike *typical* beef stews. This paleo, keto, and Whole30 Instant Pot main dish is bursting with classic, smokey Tex-Mex flavor and can be served with a variety of nourishing toppings for a hearty and healthy meal!
Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Stew (keto, Whole30, potato-free)
Full of nourishing broth, colorful cooked veggies, and pastured meat, this Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Stew is one nutrient-dense, healing meal! Without potatoes, it’s much easier on your blood sugar than traditional beef stew. You won’t miss the taters when you taste this delicious Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Stew!
Chinese Beef Short Ribs (Instant Pot, Crock Pot, 10 minute prep, Paleo, Keto, GAPS)
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From the pickiest of eaters to the most sophisticated, this slightly sweet, rich, delectable sauce and fall apart meat (that comes with slow-cooked short ribs!) will have you proud of the ten minutes of labor you enjoyed! Seriously, ten minutes is all it takes to make this amazing meal — one that will have you licking your fingers and reminding yourself to stop when you’re full… because you’d rather keep eating it.
Easy Keto Balsamic Beef Pot Roast – Low Carb
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This super easy and delicious low carb beef pot roast recipe can be made on the stove, in the slow cooker, or even in your Instant Pot! Keto, Atkins and Paleo friendly!
Real Food Instant Pot Corned Beef
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Instant Pot Corned Beef … salty, herby, sweet and spicy real food brine makes the most amazing, tender brisket cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.
Low-Carb Instant Pot Cheesy Veggie-Stuffed Meatloaf (keto, grain-free, primal)
Need healthy, low-carb/keto comfort food that’s packed with veggies and perfect for finicky eaters? Even the pickiest eaters will love this Low-Carb Instant Pot Cheesy Veggie-Stuffed Meatloaf! This gluten-free, primal recipe is made fast and easy in your pressure cooker.
Chili Lime Instant Pot Short Ribs (Paleo, Whole30)
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If you are looking for a simple recipe that packs a ton of flavor, these Paleo, Whole30, and keto Instant Pot Short Ribs seasoned with chili lime spices fit the bill perfectly!
Instant Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Soup – Keto
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Warming, flavorful, and loaded with tons of hidden vegetables, this low carb, keto friendly Instant Pot cheeseburger soup is an awesome one pot dinner!!
Asian Fusion Instant Pot Short Ribs {paleo, real food, keto option}
If you have an irrational fear of unfamiliar cuts of meat (like short ribs), this healthy and delicious recipe is your friend! Asian Fusion Instant Pot Short Ribs come out tender and falling off the bone with a slightly sweet-spicy flavor! Perfect for Paleo and grain-free lifestyles with a keto option to keep it low-carb, too!
Fall-Apart Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
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This is as simple as pot roast gets, y'all. It's tender, falling apart, and full of flavor. Elevate your Sunday dinners with this keto Instant Pot roast recipe!
Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Keto + Paleo -
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A simple Instant Pot meal with a DIY ranch seasoning that avoids MSG and other harmful additives. So flavorful!
How to Make Meatballs in the Instant Pot – Low Carb
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Juicy and tender, these easy low carb meatballs with sauce are made in just a few minutes in your Instant Pot! These keto friendly Instant Pot meatballs are the perfect topping for cooked spaghetti squash or zoodles! A hungry family favorite!
Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) Mocha-Rubbed Pot Roast
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This Instant Pot Mocha-Rubbed Pot Roast is a caffeinated twist on traditional pot roast! It’s fast, easy, Whole30-friendly, and a crowd pleaser!
Barbacoa Beef (Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot)
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If you like cumin and spicy food, then you’ll love Barbacoa Beef. Spicy shredded beef braised in a blend of chipotle adobo, cumin, cloves, garlic and oregano.
Instant Pot Cilantro Meatballs (keto, paleo, Whole30)
You won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make these healthy Instant Pot Cilantro Meatballs. The flavorful cilantro sauce is the star in this paleo, keto, Whole30 Instant Pot main dish. Serve over cauli-rice, roasted potatoes, or basmati rice for a quick weeknight meal!
Instant Pot Spinach-Artichoke Meatball Soup (paleo, keto, Whole30)
If you love creamy spinach-artichoke dip + hearty meatballs, you’ll love this easy Instant Pot soup recipe! This dairy-free Instant Pot Spinach-Artichoke Meatball Soup is paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly!
Perfectly Steamed Wild-Caught Crab Legs In The Instant Pot {Paleo, Whole30, Real Food}
The Instant Pot takes all the intimidation out of something fancy like crab legs! When dipped in K2-rich butter, these perfectly steamed wild-caught crab legs in the Instant Pot provide one powerfully nourishing meal or appetizer — perfect for any special occasion where you want to serve Real Food!
Instant Pot Lamb Curry
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When you crave curry, nothing else but curry will do – we get it! That’s why we love this Instant Pot Lamb Curry for a hearty, satisfying meal with very little clean up.
Caramelized Mushroom and Onion Crustless Quiche (Instant Pot, Grain-free)
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This rich quiche is one of my favorites. It’s overflowing with earthy caramelized mushrooms, nutritious kale, creamy ricotta and hints of lemon.
Keto Instant Pot Clam Chowder (dairy-free, potato-free, Whole30)
A classic, comfort food soup gets a low-carb makeover with some added veggies that will fool you into thinking they’re heavy cream and potatoes! This Keto Instant Pot Clam Chowder is dairy-free, potato-free, and Whole30-friendly!
Whole30 Instant Pot Fish Chowder (low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free)
Satisfy your cravings for thick, creamy, and hearty fish chowder with this low-carb Whole30 Instant Pot Fish Chowder recipe! I guarantee you won’t miss the dairy, and this recipe doesn’t use blended cashews as the dairy replacement. Veggie-loaded, super cozy, and ultra nourishing!
Instant Pot Leg of Lamb
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Whoa! Cooking a whole leg of lamb in your instant pot is not only quick and easy but it’s also insanely delicious. This low carb keto meal comes together in under an hour!
Whole30 Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo (Paleo, Low Carb, Dairy Free)
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This gumbo comes bursting with flavor and delicious ingredients like sea bass filets, bell peppers & shrimp! It's the perfect one pot meal to add into your rotation and is dairy free, paleo and low carb.
Instant Pot Crustless Crab Quiche
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Make the lightest and fluffiest crustless crab quiche in your Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, or oven with crab meat, half and half and cheese, plus a few tasty spices.
Pressure-Cooker Lamb Stew
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Here's an easy way to cook lamb to tender perfection in a fraction of the time! Keto comfort food at its finest!
Spicy Brazilian Fish Stew {Paleo, Low-Carb & Keto}
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You don’t have to go to Brazil to enjoy a Spicy Brazilian Fish Stew with this simple and delicious recipe!
Instant Pot Lemon-Dill Salmon & Asparagus (grain-free, paleo, keto)
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This Instant Pot Lemon-Dill Salmon & Asparagus cooks in minutes in your pressure cooker and is an easy weeknight meal that's also fancy enough for guests! You'll love this keto-friendly, grain-free, nourishing meal and side dish cooked in 1 pot!
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