Healthy Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes - The Foodie and The Fix (2024)

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These healthy Instant Pot comfort food recipes are exactly what you need to get you through the cold winter months AND start the year off right! All Weight Watchers and 21 Day Fix friendly, too!

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Happy New Year! Oh, Christmas hasn't even come yet? Ok, ok, BUT I'm currently in the car with the fam, making a 12 hour trip to my parents house because Christmas. Point being, I had some time on my hands and I wanted to get a jump start on some posts that will hopefully help you guys out in the New Year!

You guys, I'm pretty pumped for 2020. I've got goals all over the place and I'm so ready to work! I know that it'll be a lot harder to get to those goals if I'm not feeling my best, and I've got to tell you, I have NOT been feeling my best this month. I know you feel me and that's why you're here, so let's work towards those goals together, eh?

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No better place to start than by eating all of the comforting, belly-warming, delightful meals that make your heart happy (but that are actually healthy)! In fact, every single one of these recipes are 21 Day Fix AND Weight Watchers friendly (not that you need to be doing either of those to enjoy them)!

I know. It sounds too good to be true, but I PROMISE YOU, every single one of these meals are tried and true and beloved in my Facebook groups! Plus they're so easy!! You can do this!

Nay! We can do this!!

FYI, most of these amazing, healthy comfort food recipes are meant for dinner, but I did throw a couple of other comforting favorites in there for fun 😉

Looking for MORE amazing Instant Pot recipes? These ones have 7 ingredients OR LESS and are perfect for new Instant Pot owners (or literally anyone)!

Oh, don't have an Instant Pot yet? You can check out my affiliate link for the one I have, an Instant Pot 6 Quart Duo, I love it so much!

Don't forget to save this list of healthy Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes to Pinterest! ⇓

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Hope these crazy-delish, healthy recipes help you guys! And hey, if you love 'em, let me know in the comments or on social media! And if you happen to snap a pic, I’d love for you to tag me @thefoodieandthefixon Instagram so I can check it out! I love seeing what recipes you guys are making!

Happy New Year (a little early)!!

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Healthy Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes

These crazy-good recipes are so deliciously comforting, no one will ever know they're actually healthy!

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Healthy Instant Pot Pasta with Meatballs

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Healthy Pumpkin Rice Pudding (Instant Pot)

This Healthy Pumpkin Brown Rice Pudding is the ultimate in fall coziness and couldn't be simpler in the Instant Pot!

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese {21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers}

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21 Day Fix Instant Pot Beef Stew

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Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese {21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers}

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Healthy Instant Pot Chili Mac [21 Day Fix

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21 Day Fix 4-Ingredient Feel Better Soup {Instant Pot | Stovetop}

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Healthy Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

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Instant Pot Bacon and Beer Cheese Cauliflower Soup {21 Day Fix}

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21 Day Fix New England Clam Chowder {Instant Pot | Stove Top}

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Instant Pot Cauliflower Cheeseburger "Mac"

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21 Day Fix Broccoli Cheese Soup {Instant Pot | Stove Top}

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Healthy Instant Pot Brown Rice Pudding | 21 Day Fix Brown Rice Pudding [Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan Option]

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Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per Serving: 7

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21 Day Fix Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup [Slow Cooker Option]

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Crack Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Healthy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

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21 Day Fix Chipotle Pumpkin Turkey Chili {Instant Pot | Stove Top}

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Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast | 21 Day Fix Beef Pot Roast (Slow Cooker Option)

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Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per serving: 6

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Quick Spinach and Artichoke Dip {Instant Pot | Microwave}

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21 Day Fix Loaded Potato and Cauliflower Soup (Stove-top/Instant Pot) - Confessions of a Fit Foodie

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Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per serving: 7 (calculated without the optional coconut milk)

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21 Day Fix Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Healthy Pozole Verde {Instant Pot | Slow Cooker}

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Instant Pot Crab and Corn Chowder

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Healthy Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes - The Foodie and The Fix (2024)

FAQs

What is the best comfort food of all time? ›

Our 20 all-time favorite comfort foods
  • 1 of 20. Chicken noodle soup. Joshua Resnick / shutterstock.com. ...
  • 2 of 20. Chicken pot pie. Charles Brutlag / shutterstock.com. ...
  • 3 of 20. Chicken tenders. ...
  • 4 of 20. Chili. ...
  • 5 of 20. Chocolate chip cookies. ...
  • 6 of 20. Cinnamon buns. ...
  • 7 of 20. Cornbread. ...
  • 8 of 20. Fries.
Mar 18, 2024

What is the ultimate comfort food? ›

Truly comfort food at its finest, chicken pot pie represents the addictive marriage of a flaky, buttery crust with diced chicken, onions, carrots, and peas in a creamy sauce. While it's a dish that you can easily find pre-made in almost any grocery freezer aisle, we strongly believe that making your own is worth it.

What comfort food makes you feel good? ›

Comfort foods, the study found, actually do make us feel less sad. So what were the top seven items on my poll? Mac and cheese hit the No. 1 spot, followed by beef stew, apple pie and ice cream, chicken and dumplings/chicken pot pie, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, bread pudding and fried chicken.

What is America's number one comfort food? ›

In actuality, Americans' favorite comfort food is ... Pizza!

What are some American comfort foods? ›

Some popular American comfort foods include:
  • Macaroni and cheese.
  • Fried chicken.
  • Mashed potatoes and gravy.
  • Meatloaf.
  • Pot roast.
  • Chicken and dumplings.
  • Chili.
  • Grilled cheese sandwich.
Mar 8, 2011

What foods make you happiest? ›

Here are 9 healthy foods that may boost your mood.
  • Fatty fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of essential fats that you must obtain through your diet because your body can't produce them on its own. ...
  • Dark chocolate. ...
  • Fermented foods. ...
  • Bananas. ...
  • Oats. ...
  • Berries. ...
  • Nuts and seeds. ...
  • Coffee.
Feb 5, 2020

What are the happiest foods? ›

12 Mood-Boosting Foods: Eat Your Way to Happiness!
  • Nuts and seeds. ...
  • Oats. ...
  • Spinach. ...
  • Avocados. ...
  • Green tea. ...
  • Beans. ...
  • Poultry. ...
  • Sweet potatoes. These are filled with fibre and complex carbohydrates which can help stabilise blood sugar levels and mood.
Oct 12, 2023

Can comfort food be healthy? ›

Many comfort foods also contain lots of beneficial nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Childhood favourites such as chicken soup, curry, baked macaroni and cheese, or congee are examples of comfort foods that provides pleasure, enjoyment and nutritional value.

What is the No 1 most delicious food in the world? ›

Rendang, Indonesia

Source Often called "the world's most delicious dish," Rendang is prepared by simmering beef with coconut milk with a mixture of the best of spices including turmeric, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, and galangal.

What is the number 1 most loved food? ›

popularity is the % of people who have a positive opinion of a american dish. Find out more
  1. 1 Mashed potatoes86%
  2. 2 French Fries86%
  3. 3 Hamburgers85%
  4. 4 Cheeseburger83%
  5. 5 Grilled Cheese82%
  6. 6 Steak and Baked potato82%
  7. 7 Hash browns82%
  8. 8 Fried Chicken82%

What is the number 1 most delicious food in the world? ›

In addition, Rendang can be stored refrigerated or frozen for a long time. This is Rendang, called the most delicious food in the world.

What is the most loved meal in the world? ›

Pizza is ranked as the most popular food in the world, according to a survey by TasteAtlas. On average, Americans eat 18 acres of pizza a day, highlighting its popularity in the USA. Pasta is the second most popular food globally, after pizza.

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