Here's a collection of 20 simple crockpot and Instant Pot recipes to get you started. Remember, always adjust cooking times and ingredients based on your specific model:
Crockpot Recipes
Easy Chicken Tacos: Chicken breasts, taco seasoning, jar of salsa. Cook on low 6-8 hours, shred chicken, serve in tortillas with toppings.
Savory Pot Roast: Beef roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, potatoes, carrots. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
Creamy Tomato Soup: Diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, heavy cream, basil. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Serve with grilled cheese.
Honey Garlic Chicken: Chicken thighs, honey, garlic, soy sauce. Cook on low 4-5 hours, serve over rice.
Beef and Broccoli: Flank steak strips, broccoli, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic. Cook on low 6-7 hours, serve over rice.
BBQ Pulled Pork: Pork shoulder, favorite BBQ sauce. Cook low 8-10 hours, shred, serve on buns.
French Dip Sandwiches: Beef roast, beef broth, au jus mix. Cook low 8-10 hours, shred, serve on rolls with melted cheese.
Hearty Chili: Ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings.
White Chicken Chili: Chicken, white beans, corn, green chiles, spices. Cook low 4-6 hours.
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup: Chicken, noodles, broth, vegetables, cream of chicken soup. Cook low 4-6 hours.
Instant Pot Recipes
Fast Salsa Chicken: Chicken, salsa, spices. Cook high pressure 10-15 min (varies by cut). Shred, serve with toppings.
Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs: Eggs, water. Cook high pressure 5-6 min, ice bath.
Mashed Potatoes: Potatoes, broth, butter, milk. Cook high pressure 8-10 min, mash.
Creamy Mac and Cheese: Pasta, milk, cheese. Cook high pressure 4-5 min, stir in cheese.
BBQ Ribs: Ribs, BBQ sauce. Cook high pressure 25-30 min, broil to finish.
Teriyaki Chicken: Chicken, teriyaki sauce. Cook high pressure 10-15 min (varies by cut).
Sweet and Sour Pork: Pork cubes, pineapple, bell peppers, sweet and sour sauce. Cook high pressure 10 min.
Beef Stew: Beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, beef broth. Cook high pressure 35 min.
Quick Oatmeal: Oats, water/milk, sweetener. Cook high pressure 2-3 min.
Lentil Soup: Lentils, broth, vegetables, spices. Cook high pressure 20-25 min.