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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

August 10, 2020 by Melissa 10 Comments

Instant Pot Mexican Rice – the most flavorful and fool-proof Mexican rice recipe. The perfect side dish for all your Mexican recipes.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

I adapted my favorite Mexican Rice Recipe to the Instant Pot and I don’t know if I will ever go back to stovetop. This recipe is perfect in the Instant Pot and I find the rice to be even more flavorful with the perfect chewy texture.

Here in the Central Valley of California, Mexican Rice is an extremely popular side dish, served at restaurants, family potlucks, and with most home cooked Mexican dishes. Every family has their own version of Mexican Rice. I’ve based mine off my Mother-in-Law’s and made changes to it over time. Neither the authentic Mexican restaurants here in town or my MIL add peas and carrots to Mexican rice, so that is how we make ours as well.

Toasted Rice in the Instant Pot

How to Make Mexican Rice in the Instant Pot

  • Start by sautéing Extra Long Grain Rice in hot oil until lightly browned.
  • Stir in low-sodium chicken broth, tomato sauce, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
  • Lock lid into place and cook on Low Pressure for 12 minutes. My “Rice” button was preset to this cooking time and pressure.
  • Release pressure with a Quick Pressure Release and fluff with fork.
  • Remember to turn warm function to off so the rice doesn’t continue cooking and stick to the bottom.
Cooked Mexican Rice in Instant Pot

More Mexican Recipes

  • Instant Pot Barbacoa
  • Skillet Enchiladas
  • Ground Beef Enchiladas
  • Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas
  • Slow Cooker Refried Beans
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Recipe Tips

  • Do not rinse the rice before cooking.
  • Use extra long grain white rice for this recipe. Other types of rice need adjustments to cooking time and liquid.
  • Don’t let rice sit on warm setting. The starch will start to stick to the pot and make it harder to clean.

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5 from 10 votes
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Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
 

Perfectly cooked authentic Mexican rice in the Instant Pot.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Instant Pot Mexican Rice, Mexican Rice Instant Pot
Servings: 12
Calories: 163 kcal
Author: Melissa
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups extra long grain rice, Mahatma recommended
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Reduce by half if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh limes optional
  • fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
  1. Using the Saute function, heat Instant Pot to high. Add oil, followed by rice and stir until rice starts to toast.

  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kosher salt, and garlic powder.

  3. Add Instant Pot lid and make sure Pressure Release Valve is set to sealing. Cook for 12 minutes on low pressure. Use a Quick Pressure Release once cooking is completed and use a fork to fluff rice.

  4. Optional: serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 403mg18%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 82IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. katerina @ diethood.com

    August 11, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    mmm…this rice looks incredibly delicious!! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie

    August 11, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Fast, easy and delicious! We make Mexican rice all the time, so I can’t thank you enough for this recipe!

    Reply
  3. April

    August 11, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Yessss…..I love Mexican rice, but hardly make it because it’s a pain my butt. But this was SO EASY!

    Reply
  4. Lisalia

    August 11, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    I have fallen in love with my instant pot because of your recipes!! Thanks for this new addition to my repertoire. SO yummy and turned out perfectly.

    Reply
  5. Toni Dash

    August 12, 2020 at 5:55 am

    5 stars
    This was a huge hit!! Really comforitng and packed full of flavors!

    Reply
  6. Beth

    August 12, 2020 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    Yum! This recipe looks so delicious! Can’t wait to make this! My family is going to love it!

    Reply
  7. Kara Ranieri

    February 5, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great and was super easy. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  8. Laura Reese

    April 15, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    I have wanted to master Mexican Rice for a long time! Making it in the instant pot made it so easy! We loved it.

    Reply
  9. Beth

    April 16, 2021 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow! This recipe is so delicious and yummy! My family and I loved it! My teens loved helping me make this recipe and we’ll definitely make this rice again!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer

    April 16, 2021 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious and easy recipe! We have made this a couple times now and love it!

    Reply

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