Instant Pot Rice Recipes

You can use your Instant Pot to make flavorful rice dishes from around the world, such as spicy jambalaya, arroz con pollo, fragrant biryani, and the lentil and rice dish mujadara. And learn how to make plain white and brown rice that turns out perfect every time.

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Ever since I got my Instant Pot, I don’t cook rice any other way. I get rice that’s fluffy and perfectly cooked every time. I never have to deal with burned pots or undercooked rice!

The Instant Pot’s pressure cooking function allows rice to cook evenly and thoroughly. It’s also incredibly convenient, especially on busy days when a one-pot rice dish comes together in less than an hour.

Here you’ll find recipes from Latin America, the Middle East, India, and more. I’ve included family favorites like jambalaya loaded with sausage and shrimp, as well as vegetarian options like the lentil-based mujadara.

But I also show you the basics – simple recipes for making perfect plain white and brown rice. You’ll find something for every occasion.

Instant Pot One Pot Rice Recipes

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Instant Pot Lentils and Rice Recipe (Mujadara)

This Instant Pot Mujadara Recipe is a delicious and healthy lentils and rice dish, perfect for anyone looking for a quick and easy healthy meal or side. It combines Middle Eastern spices with tender lentils, fluffy rice, and caramelized onions. Stovetop instructions are also provided.

MUJADARA

2

Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya

This Instant Pot Jambalaya was adapted from an authentic Creole Jambalaya recipe and has andouille sausage, chicken and shrimp combined with rice, is flavored with Cajun spices and cooked to perfection.

JAMBALAYA

3

Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo | Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Arroz con Pollo is a Latin-inspired pressure cooker chicken and rice recipe that's a great weeknight option because it's an easy one-pot meal. The selection of spices in this recipe gives the rice a vibrant flavor and appetizing color.

ARROZ CON POLLO

4

Instant Pot Lamb Biryani Recipe

Instant Pot Lamb Biryani is an aromatic one-pot dish made with basmati rice and lamb.  Flavored with complex spices, it is topped with caramelized onions, raisins, and nuts.  One of my favorite recipes, it's the pressure cooker version of a family recipe for biryani.  A feast in every bite!

LAMB BIRYANI

5

Instant Pot Fried Rice

If you're looking for that last-minute accompaniment to complete your dinner menu and you don't have a lot of time, this Instant Pot Fried Rice is perfect for you.  Quick and easy, the recipe calls for frozen vegetables, Jasmine rice, and ingredients you probably have on hand and it requires minimal prep work.

FRIED RICE

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Healthy Chinese Style Instant Pot Brown Rice and Vegetables

This Instant Pot Brown Fried Rice is a healthier version of Instant Pot Chinese Fried Rice because it uses brown rice. The recipe is a great way to add flavor to plain brown rice with minimal effort. To make the recipe non-vegetarian, stir in ham, rotisserie chicken and/or a fried egg to the cooked rice.

BROWN FRIED RICE

7

Instant Pot Wild Rice with Cranberries and Pecans

This Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf recipe is a hearty side dish that is a perfect alternative to traditional stuffing for your next holiday feast. The wild rice is perfect for absorbing all the flavors of the herbs and spices. Stir in leftover diced chicken or turkey to make this a delicious one-pot meal that doesn’t just have to be part of your holiday table.

WILD RICE PILAF

Instant Pot Plain Rice Recipes

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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

A step by step guide that shows you how to make Instant Pot Jasmine Rice. You can use an Instant Pot to get perfect rice every time!

JASMINE RICE

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Brown Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot

This brown jasmine rice Instant Pot recipe has step by step instructions to help you make perfectly cooked brown rice every time, quick and easy.

BROWN JASMINE RICE

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Brown Basmati Rice in Instant Pot

This brown basmati rice Instant Pot recipe has step by step instructions for how to make Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice. This recipe gives you perfectly cooked brown rice every time, quick and easy.

BROWN BASMATI RICE

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Instant Pot Parboiled Rice (White and Brown) | Instant Pot Converted Rice

A step by step guide that shows you how to make Instant Pot Parboiled Rice. This recipe gives you perfectly cooked parboiled rice every time, quick and easy. Stovetop directions included.

PARBOILED RICE

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Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice

A step by step guide on how to cook brown rice in the Instant Pot using the PIP (Pot in Pot) method. The PIP method allows you to cook brown rice in smaller quantities, with minimal cleanup.  Perfectly cooked Instant Pot brown rice every time, quick and easy.

BROWN RICE PIP METHOD

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Instant Pot Pot in Pot Rice Recipe

A step by step guide to cooking Instant Pot Pot in Pot (PIP) Rice. Perfectly cooked rice every time, quick and easy.

BASMATI RICE PIP METHOD

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