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    BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    Published: Feb 25, 2019 by Kristin 10 Comments

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    Packed with flavor and simple to prepare, you’ll never make rice any other way! Ready to enjoy in under 15 minutes, add the Best Ever Instant Pot Mexican Rice to any meal!

    Mexican Rice fresh out of the Instant Pot

    A few weeks ago, I shared an Instant Pot Mexican rice recipe that many of you have now tried and loved! Since I love trying new varieties of recipes, I decided to play around with some ingredients and change it up.

    This Best Ever Instant Pot Mexican Rice will take any dish to the next level!

    This version is just as yummy, yes….equal, haha, but this is the BEST EVER so be sure to try both and see which one your family prefers!

    I simply tossed the ingredients into my Instant Pot and set the timer. Once ready, I removed the lid, fluffed the rice, and served!

    Not only was the flavor incredible, but its was perfectly moist (not dry like some recipes can get), just the right amount of seasoning, and made a great side dish to our taco dinner!! You can change it up if desired and add some corn or beans into it to dress it up even more.

    My family loves Cotija cheese, so we crumbled some on top of ours prior to enjoying! I highly recommend doing that, but only if you like Cotija cheese as it has a distinct “love it or hate it” type of flavor!

    Fluffy Mexican Rice in the Instant Pot

    I have a family of five and this recipe makes enough for one dinner. If you have a bigger family or want leftovers, I recommend doubling the recipe (cook time should stay the same).

    Mexican Rice is the perfect companion to any mexican dish. Check out a few of my favorites below!

    Taco Bake

    Zesty Mexican Chicken Soup

    Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole

    I mentioned my other recipe above, be sure to check it out and I’d love to know which one you prefer!! I’m on Instagram, so come follow me and use the hashtag #thecookinchicks in your food pictures!

    Enjoy!

    Don’t forget to click below to print out your recipe card and get started making this killer side dish today!

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    4.50 from 14 votes

    BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    Packed with flavor and simple to prepare, you'll never make rice any other way! Ready to enjoy in under 15 minutes, add this tasty side dish to any meal!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: Instant Pot, mexican, rice
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 177kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Non Stick Instant Pot Liner

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup long grain rice
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 1/2 cups water

    Instructions

    • Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add in the oil.
    • Once screen reads HOT, add in the rice and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until a few pieces turn golden brown.
    • Add in the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
    • Pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and water.
    • Turn off sauté mode and place lid securely on top. *Ensure valve is in sealing position
    • Select manual, LOW pressure for 12 minutes. Once timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before doing a quick release.
    • Once all pressure has released and pin drops, open lid and fluff rice with a fork.
    • Serve!

    Notes

    *You can use salsa in place of the tomato sauce if desired for added flavor

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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