Best 5 Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipes

Mexican rice is a popular dish that can be prepared in various ways. It can be cooked using different methods and with different ingredients, resulting in a variety of flavors and textures. One popular way to prepare Mexican rice is using an instant pot, which allows for quick and easy cooking. Instant pot Mexican rice is a convenient and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also a versatile dish that can be served with various accompaniments, such as beans, grilled meats, or vegetables.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

Instant Pot® Mexican Rice image

This Instant Pot® rice is a wonderful side dish for any Mexican meal.

Provided by Bren

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed
½ medium onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain rice
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); select Saute function and adjust to medium. Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add rice to the pot and mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high pressure function. Set timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 787.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS

Instant Pot® Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls image

This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1366.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

INSTANT POT® CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE

Instant Pot® Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice image

This makes a good side dish but is also good served as a main dish in a taco bowl. If you have any leftovers, this is also great reheated and lightly mashed with a spoon transforming it into a 'bean dip' and served with tortilla chips.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
¾ cup brown lentils
¾ cup brown rice
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, rice, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
Open the lid and stir in 1/2 of the Mexican cheese blend. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Put the lid back on top and let sit for 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1108.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Instant Pot® Mexican Chicken and Rice image

This Mexican chicken and rice is flavor-laden comfort food for our family and made in the Instant Pot®. Serve in bowls with your favorite toppings and tortilla chips or use as a taco filling. Either way, this quick dish will definitely please your family!

Provided by Diana71

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup salsa
¾ cup frozen corn
1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and season with cumin, cayenne, and salt; stir to combine. Continue cooking until onion is clear and chicken is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in rice and saute, allowing oil and spices to coat grains.
Stir black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salsa, and corn into the pot. Mix well. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid with vent turned to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cover the top with Cheddar cheese and replace the lid. Let steam melt the cheese before serving, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1459.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

EASY INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

Easy Instant Pot® Mexican Rice image

This rice is incredibly tender and a one-pot wonder in the Instant Pot®. This is an authentic Mexican rice recipe I adapted for the Instant Pot®. It is an excellent side dish that will disappear fast!

Provided by Tiff

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
1 cup long-grain rice
¼ onion, diced
1 ½ teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
2 cups chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Add oil to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add rice and saute, stirring frequently until the rice is golden, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken base. Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, and cumin. Stir to combine.
Close and lock the lid. Select Rice function on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 780.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and high-quality rice.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch. This will help prevent the rice from sticking together.
Use a 1:2 ratio of rice to liquid. This will ensure that the rice is cooked through and fluffy.
Add flavor to the rice by using a variety of spices and seasonings. Common Mexican spices include cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Don't overcook the rice. Overcooked rice is mushy and bland.
Let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the rice absorb the flavors of the spices.

Conclusion:

Instant Pot Mexican rice is an easy and delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of Mexican dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Instant Pot Mexican rice every time.