Are you in love with your Instant Pot? Me too! That’s why I’m sharing these three Instant Pot Rice Recipes with you: Jambalaya, Fried Rice and Mexican Rice!
If you’re looking for Instant Pot Rice Recipes, you’ve come to the right place! We have 3 for you today: Instant Pot Jambalaya, Instant Pot Fried Rice and Instant Pot Mexican Rice.
I finally jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon about a month ago and I have used it enough that I’m ready to scream from the rooftops how much I love my InstantPot!
Seriously, I even moved my Crockpot and rice cooker into storage! That is huge for me because I used them all the time.
I love that the Instant Pot can be used as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker and more! I’m all about saving space in our small kitchen and making the most out of the space we do have.
I have come to love the rice mode! All of the rice I make comes out tasting so amazing. It’s light, fluffy and the perfect texture.
You can make more than just basic Instant Pot rice recipes in your favorite kitchen gadget though. I put together 3 awesome Instant Pot rice recipes for you to try.
Each of these Instant Pot Rice recipes uses the NATURAL pressure release. This simply means just let the Instant Pot cool down once the rice cycle is done before opening. This helps make your rice soft and fluffy.
Excited to get the Instant Pot rice recipes? Here you go!
Instant Pot Jambalaya
If you’re from the south and you think of rice, Jambalaya probably comes to mind.
This all-in-one meal can be made mild or spicy and with nearly any meat you have in the house. Jambalaya is a great way to use up what you have in the pantry or cabinet.
Cooked traditionally, it can take a while to prepare, but with the Instant Pot it can be a quick weeknight meal too!
You can substitute any type of meat, even leftovers, for this dish so don’t be shy to experiment.
Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken chunked
- 1 pound smoked nitrate-free sausage chunked
- 1 medium organic onion chopped
- 3 cups homemade chicken broth
- 1 can organic stewed tomatoes
- 1 table Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup rice
Instructions
- Saute any raw meats using the saute setting on the InstantPot.
- If your meat is cooked this will go even faster. Just toss all of the ingredients into the InstantPot.
- Stir well and turn it on Rice Mode for 10 minutes.
- Use a natural pressure release. If you're new to the InstantPot, this means to allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the valve.
Instant Pot Fried Rice
This classic Asian dish is a great filler for meals and, with the Instant Pot, you can whip it up in minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups TOTAL of the following types of rice: Brown rice OR multi-grain rice
- 3.5 cups filtered water
- 1 cup of chopped chicken or pork
- 1/3 cup of sliced scallions
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil or olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for the peas into the InstantPot. Mix well.
- Set the InstantPot to the multigrain setting for 10 minutes.
- Use natural release.
- Mix in frozen peas and fluff then you are ready to serve.
Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Mexican rice is a go-to dish for feeding a crowd at potlucks and backyard get together.
With the Instant Pot, you can get away with forgetting until the last moment and no one will know. Your secret’s safe with us 🙂
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 cup chopped organic tomatoes
- 2½ cups filtered water
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 small hot pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Saute the green onion in olive oil in the InstantPot on Saute mode.
- Toss the rest of the ingredients in and mix well.
- Set your InstantPot to Multi-grain mode for 10 minutes.
- Use natural pressure release, fluff and enjoy.
As you can see the Instant Pot makes cooking rice so much easier. It saves you time and allows you to cook using only one dish, even when more than one step is needed. This saves you time, money and cleaning.
The best part? Perfect rice is only the beginning of what the Instant Pot can do for you with its 7-in-one settings. The Instant Pot has nearly limitless capabilities only your imagination is holding you back.
What are your favorite Instant Pot Rice Recipes?
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