Low carb Instant Pot recipes from some of my favorite creators make it easy to stick to your nutrition goals without sacrificing flavor. This collection includes Instant Pot low carb chicken dishes, beef, pork, vegetarian options, and keto-friendly soups and sides. Whether you follow a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet or simply want healthier pressure-cooker meals, these recipes offer fast, satisfying, and wholesome choices.
Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes
While I’m not a medical professional, I’ve found that reducing carbohydrates helps me maintain my weight and increases my energy. There is a wide variety of low carb Instant Pot recipes available, so I assembled a selection to help inspire simple, healthy meals you can prepare quickly in a pressure cooker.
Low carb Instant Pot recipes – Chicken
Juicy, tender Instant Pot chicken breast made from fresh or frozen skinless, boneless chicken. Fast, easy, and healthy.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast – Simply Happy Foodie
Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken captures the bold, aromatic flavors of Indian tandoori cooking. The chicken stays tender inside and develops a flavorful exterior.
Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken – Spice Cravings
Crack Chicken in the Instant Pot is creamy, ranch-flavored chicken with smoky bacon and lots of cheese. A quick, crowd-pleasing low carb meal.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken – Baking Beauty
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is an easy, versatile low carb option for salads, tacos in lettuce wraps, and more.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken – Sweet and Savory Meals
Instant Pot Butter Chicken features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Made without cornstarch for a low carb and keto-friendly meal.
Instant Pot Low Carb Butter Chicken – Home Made Interest
A rich, low-carb, high-fat Instant Pot chicken chili that’s full of flavor and very satisfying.
Low Carb Instant Pot Chicken Chili – Beyer Beware
Instant Pot Chicken Chili (chile verde) is a simple, low carb green chili made with a few wholesome ingredients.
Instant Pot Chicken Chili – Diabetes Strong
Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth is inexpensive and easy to make. Organic or regular bones yield nourishing broth in just a few hours.
Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth – Mom Foodie
Low carb Instant Pot recipes – Beef
Tender, flavorful Instant Pot steak bites cook quickly and are perfect for a low carb dinner.
Instant Pot Steak Bites – Eating on a Dime
Keto low carb beef chili made in the Instant Pot (or slow cooker) is a hearty, no-bean chili that’s full of rich flavor.
Keto Low Carb Beef Chili – Soulfully Made
Low carb Instant Pot recipes – Pork
Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl (also called Crack Slaw) is a one-pot low carb favorite: seasoned pork and cabbage with an Asian-inspired sauce.
Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl – Simply Happy Foodie
Instant Pot spaghetti squash with pulled pork is a satisfying, keto-friendly combination and a great low-carb alternative to pasta.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Pulled Pork – Berry & Maple
Cauliflower Bacon Chowder in the Instant Pot is smoky, creamy, and a delicious low carb soup option.
Instant Pot Cauliflower Bacon Chowder – Simply Happy Foodie
Kalua Pork (or Kalua Pig) in the Instant Pot is a simple, flavor-packed low carb recipe that’s one of my favorites.
Instant Pot Kalua Pork – Simply Happy Foodie
Low carb Instant Pot recipes – Vegetarian
Instant Pot Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian dish that’s nutritious, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low carb when prepared with minimal high-carb ingredients.
Instant Pot Palak Paneer – Piping Pot Curry
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole is a tasty, kid-friendly side that makes cauliflower feel like comfort food (omit bacon for a vegetarian version).
Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole – One Happy Housewife
Instant Pot Portobello Pizza offers a low carb twist on pizza using large mushroom caps as the crust.
Instant Pot Portobello Pizza – Melanie Cooks
Keto Instant Pot Asparagus Soup is a quick, nourishing soup that’s ready in under 30 minutes and packed with nutrients.
Keto Instant Pot Asparagus Soup – How 2 Do KETO
This low carb vegetable soup is AIP and paleo friendly and easy to make in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
Instant Pot Low Carb Vegetable Soup – Low Carb Yum
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower is a perfect potato substitute for low carb meals—creamy, buttery, and simple to prepare.
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower – Simply Happy Foodie
Low carb Instant Pot recipes – Fish & Eggs
Herbed lemon salmon in the Instant Pot is a light, flavorful low carb choice. Fish cooks quickly and retains moisture in a pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Herbed Lemon Salmon – Monday is Meatloaf
Instant Pot boiled eggs deliver consistent results from soft to hard-cooked, and they peel easily—great for meal prep and low carb breakfasts or snacks.
Instant Pot Boiled Eggs – Simply Happy Foodie
Resources to make these Low Carb Instant Pot recipes and more
This collection highlights easy, low carb pressure cooker recipes that save time and deliver flavor. Try these Instant Pot ideas for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or cozy weekend cooking. Most recipes require common pantry staples and basic Instant Pot techniques like sautéing and pressure cooking—perfect for anyone looking to eat lower carb without complicated preparation.