Instant Pot Risotto with Arborio Rice

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Have you made risotto in the Instant Pot yet? Give this Instant Pot Risotto with Arboria rice a try. You will never need to order takeout again.

Parmesan, onion, and lemon are the standout flavors in this creamy Instant Pot risotto recipe. Parmesan risotto is the perfect way to compliment any dinner.

What I love about this Arborica Rice recipe is that you get that perfectly cooked rice each and every single time.

Why you will love this Instant Pot Risotto Recipe
Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Risotto
How To Make Instant Pot Risotto
Can I Make Ninja Foodi Risotto?
Recipe FAQs
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Why you will love this Instant Pot Risotto Recipe

Easy
Perfectly tender rice
Creamy
Loaded with lemon and parmesan flavor
Compliments so many dinner ideas
Affordable
Restuarant quality recipe at home
Family friendly

Equipment Used to Make Instant Pot Risotto

parmesan cheese with grater on cutting board

Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Risotto

Oil & Butter
Boneless Chicken
Onion
Salt & Pepper
Dry Thyme
Garlic Powder
Arborio rice
Dry Wine
Chicken Broth
Parmesan
Parsley
Lemon and Lemon Juice

How To Make Instant Pot Risotto

On the saute feature you will add in the oil, and add in the chicken, and season with salt and pepper. You want to brown the chicken on all sides.

Take the chicken out of the Instant Pot and place it on a plate and set aside. Add in the butter and spices and allow them to cook. Stirring often.

Add in the rice and cook it to brown for 2 minutes or so. Pour in the wine and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan.

Reduce the liquid by half, once that happens add in the chicken and pour the broth on top.

Pressure cook as directed in the recipe card. Once the rice is done, open the lid, and then stir in the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, zest, and such.

Season with salt and pepper if needed and serve up a bowl of homemade risotto rice.

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Can I Make Ninja Foodi Risotto?

If you own a Ninja Foodi you can make this lemon risotto recipe in it. Just use the pressure cooker lid instead of the crisping lid.

All the directions and measurements will stay the same as in this white wine risotto recipe.

You'll for sure want to add this recipe to your weekly meal planner. Spanish Instant Pot rice and Ninja Foodi chicken and rice are a couple of other recipes you should try.

instant pot risotto with parmesan cheese in bowl

Recipe FAQs

Arborio rice substitute?

Carnaroli rice or Basmati rice are two great substitutes for Arborio rice. Feel free to use either in replace in this recipe.

Is arborio rice gluten-free?

This version of rice is naturally gluten-free! So if you are looking for a gluten-free dinner or side dish, give this recipe a try.

What is the best rice for risotto?

Carnaroli, arborio, and Vialone Nano are the 3 top picks of rice to be used when making a risotto recipe.
Any of these rice blends will work great in this instant pot chicken risotto recipe.

Can I leave the chicken out of this risotto recipe?

Absolutely! Go right ahead and leave out the chicken and make it without meat if you prefer. If you want a meatless side dish then use a vegetable broth instead of chicken.

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Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Parsley Chicken & Risotto

Instant Pot chicken risotto with parsley and lemon is amazing comfort food. It is so easy to make risotto this way, with no need to stand and stir over the stovetop.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 41 minutes

Ingredients

Equipment Used to Make Instant Pot Risotto

Pressure Cooker Risotto Ingredients

Toppings

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Select the saute setting and adjust the setting to high. Add one tablespoon olive oil to the unit. Once hot, add the chicken and generously season with salt and black pepper. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the chicken is browned on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and add the remaining olive oil and two tablespoons of butter to the unit. Add the chopped onion and sprinkle with the garlic powder and dried thyme. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is soft and begins to develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Add the Arborio rice and “toast” for 1-2 minutes by stirring continually in the hot butter and oil. Add the white wine and deglaze the container by gently scraping with a spatula to remove any browned bits from the bottom.
When the liquid is reduced by one-half, turn the unit off by pressing the “Cancel” button. Return the chicken and any juices from the plate to the container and pour the chicken broth on top.
Cover and lock the lid into place. Set the pressure release valve to “Sealing” and then select the “Manual” button on the high setting. Set the cooking time to 6 minutes.
When cook time is complete, do an immediate quick release of the pressure. Once the pin drops and there is no more steam coming out, carefully remove the lid. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine.
Cover and let sit for 4-5 minutes to allow any excess liquid to be absorbed. Remove the lid and give the risotto a quick stir before transferring to individual serving bowls. Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan cheese on the side.