Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice all the great flavors of Mexican Rice made easy with the use of salsa and a few items from your pantry. Loaded with lots of flavor and convenience.
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You guys know I love quick and easy and this one is easy enough to make for Taco Tuesday every week! It’s tasty and uses things I always have in my pantry and fridge. Well, if you are like me and keep salsa around like mayo 😉
What you need to Make Easy Mexican Rice
- White Rice
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Chicken Stock
- Salsa
- Salt
How to Make Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Just plug in that IP put it on saute or grab a skillet and put 1 teaspoon of olive oil in (medium heat for the skillet) with your diced onion until cook until translucent.
Add in the rice and let if jive in there about 2 to 3 minutes (while stirring it around), then add in chicken stock, salsa and salt. You have it ready to cook. Put IP lid on and lock. Set for manual high pressure for 10 minutes! For stove top – add about 1/4 cup more of broth or water, put on lid and reduce heat to med-low and cook on stove top for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
Fluff it up with a fork and serve. Yup it’s that easy! I ain’t kidding y’all! Enjoy!
It’s wonderful with these Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas and these Smokey Charro Beans!
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Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 1/3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Set the Instant Pot {6 Quart} to Saute setting.
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Saute olive oil and onion until translucent about 1 to 2 minutes
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Add in rice and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in chicken stock, salsa, and salt into the rice.
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Lock the lid in place, set to manual high pressure and turn time down to 10 minutes.
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Make sure the steam valve is set to sealed.
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Once the time is up, push the steam valve open and let all the steam release.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
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I wanted to try this recipe but didn’t have salsa without mango in it so I used a can of rotel tomatoes and home made chicken broth. It was very good but next time, I’ll try the salsa. I may sauté some ground beef before and add the rice for a Mexican rice meal.
Thanks. Tonight, I’m cooking your enchiladas!
Adding beef sounds delicious for a complete meal! I love the idea! Snap a pick of your meal and share it with us on our facebook group or IG (I would love to see it)! I hope you enjoy the enchiladas too! It sounds like the perfect meal for Cinco de Mayo! <3 Nikki
I’ve made this twice and it’s so delicious! Wondering if you’ve ever used brown rice and if so, what are the modifications? Thanks!
Thank you!! I am so glad it turned out delicious! I have not made it with brown rice. That would be a healthier option. If I do I will give you a shout to let you know if it needs modifications. <3 Nikki
I love this recipe! I have made it multiple time and it always comes out great.
Thank you so much Carla! You made my day!! I love how easy it is! So glad you have come by and hope you stop back by often!
I must try this method. Looks so good and easier to do than my method.
Thank you for stopping by Wanda! It is very easy, I hope you do! I would love to hear how it goes for you!
My instant pot is the first “gadget” I have bought in a long time that is worth its weight in gold! They are so versatile!
I agree 🙂 LOVE IT!! Hope you have a wonderful week Constance!!
Yum! Such a great use of the instant pot. I would love to try this rice with those enchiladas!
Thank you Tara! I love how easy they both are!! I’d love how it goes if you make them!
I’m starting to feel like I need an instant pot… great recipe! Love how easy and flavorful it is.
Thank you Liz! I felt the same way until not too long ago. I finally purchased one and love it! Still want to experiment and make more recipes.
I love Mexican rice but can’t quite make it right. Can’t wait to try this. Don’t you just love that Instant Pot?!
I love it too! This is such an easy version but love it! I hope you do too! I am so glad I finally bought one! It’s been fun creating recipes and cooking things so quickly! I want to try cheesecake soon!
Love that this cooks in the instant pot – I need to try this! I have a pressure cooker at home but pretty much never use it. Also love that this recipe uses salsa – brilliant way to add in a whole depth of flavor!
Thank you Vicky! I love the flavor the salsa gives and makes it super easy! I am fairly new to IP and trying a few things out. This one was a win with my family.
I love rice in all its forms but I never tried preparing it like that ! Thanks for sharing this, it looks really easy. I’ll give it a try as soon as possible 🙂
Thank you! It really is super easy and very tasty! Let me know how it works out for you!
Oh, wow..rice cooked with salsa looks so tempting and delicious. Thanx for sharing.
Thank you! The salsa gives it a lot of flavor!
I absolutely love rice dishes, this sounds so delicious!
Thank you!
I think I’m the only person on the planet that doesn’t have an instant pot! I’m sure I could manage this rice on the stovetop though! Love the salsa in it! That’s a genius shortcut!
I haven’t had mine very long. I felt the same way. I have loved experimenting with things I already make in other ways.