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I love this roundup because if I’m being honest, Whole30 can be a lot of work. With options for breakfast, dinner by meat type and more, this list of 50+ Whole30 Instant Pot recipes makes eating healthy (and well!) easy. Most of the meal ideas are made in 30 minutes or less!
What is Whole30?
As a nutritionist, I love to recommend a Whole30 diet for a month to get my clients back on track. So what is Whole30 exactly? At the core, Whole30 is an elimination diet that takes out foods or groups of food that are common causes of inflammation: sugar, grains, dairy, soy, legumes, and alcohol. It’s a fantastic way to reset the body, and learn what foods are beneficial to your particular body, and which ones are harmful. After a full 30 days, you slowly start to implement the restricted foods to see if they can be tolerated.
I love the Whole30 program because it also makes one go back to enjoying REAL FOOD! We’re not worried about counting macros (protein, fat, and carbohydrates), instead the focus is on eating meals that are flavorful and use only real ingredients. People often notice an energy boost, better sleep, and more mental clarity as just a few of the noticeable changes!
Here at Wholesomelicious, I have a ton of Whole30 recipes on my site! Even if I don’t follow a Whole30 diet all the time (this is not recommended), I love Whole30 style meals because they are nutrient dense. BONUS, all the recipes below are also so flavorful!
Instant Pot recipes for Whole30!
With the Instant Pot, hands off cooking can be such a lifesaver. Most of these meals are made in less than 30 minutes, and will require very little actual work on your part. We are keeping the focus on Instant Pot recipes today so that you busy folks can eat well with less work in the kitchen!
So let’s get started! This roundup will cover everything you need for a successful Whole30 from breakfast recipes to a variety of main dishes.
- Breakfast recipes
- Soups/Stews/Chiles
- Chicken recipes
- Seafood recipes
- Beef recipes
- Pork recipes
- Vegetable recipes
- Dessert
Breakfast:
Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole
Soups/Stews/Chili:
Spicy Beef and Broccoli Zoodle Soup
Sausage Kale and Sweet Potato Soup
Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Bisque
Chicken Main Dish Recipes:
Grilled Rosemary and Balsamic Chicken
Mediterranean Chicken with Artichokes
Seafood Main Dish Recipes:
Crispy Salmon Patties with Spicy Aioli
Beef Main Dish Recipes:
Pork Main Dish Recipes:
Vegetables:
Dessert:
50+ Whole30 Instant Pot Recipes: Chicken Tinga
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce*
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs
Instructions
- Select the saute function on the Instant Pot. Once hot, coat the bottom of the pot with oil. Toss in onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant. Select cance. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a high powered blender or food processor. Clean the bottom of the pot (this helps to prevent a burn signal).
- Now add the diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ground cumin, salt, and chicken broth to the onion/garlic in the blender. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the Instant Pot. Add the chicken, and secure the lid. Select manual (or high pressure) and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. Use a quick release.
- Once steam has been completely released, remove the lid and take out the chicken. Dice or shred using a fork and knife. Return the chicken back to the pot. At this point you can select cancel, and let the sauce cool and thicken. Or serve immediately.
- Serve with rice or cauliflower rice, or tortillas. Top with tomatoes, avocado, onion, or fresh cilantro.
White rice is not Whole30
You’re right, it’s not. It’s not in any of these recipes either, unless you add them as a side dish. It might be in some photos, but not in the recipe!
Is there one PDF that contain all recipes so we can print?
No, sorry. Many of these aren’t my recipes and I wouldn’t have rights to create a product with someone else’s intellectual property.
Hi there! Thanks so much for all the recipes!! Which instant would you recommend? I see you mentioned the 6qt is great for a family of 5 with plenty of left overs, but which instant? Lux, Duo Series, Duo Plus?
All of them are great! I use a LUX older model from 2016. You can’t go wrong!
What size instant pot would you recommend?
Hi Jessica! I use a 6qt. If you are cooking for more than 5 people, I would get the 8qt. 6qt works great for my family of 4, and we still have plenty of leftovers.
What a great roundup! Thanks so much for including my chicken tortilla-less soup and my Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes 🙂
You are welcome, Cheryl!