Instant Pot Risotto Recipe (2024)

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Last Updated on: August 30, 2023 | Published on: August 25, 2020 by Christina Hitchco*ck

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Creamy, delicious Risotto is a favorite treat when we are dining out. But few people have the fortitude to try and make it at home. This Instant Pot Risotto recipe is a fast, easy and hands-off approach to make this dish any time you like.

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Instant Pot Risotto is a revelation that has made cooking this decadent rice dish a pleasure. It is the perfect side dish to almost any meal and is highly adaptable, so it never gets boring.

Why This Instant Pot Risotto Works

Risotto is that recipe that you try and perfect for your guests at a dinner party. It is time consuming and requires constant attention and is very labor intensive. And when all is said and done, it is sometimes not servable because it is either too hard, too dry, too mushy etc.

Now, enters the hero, my Instant Pot, it will create a gourmet quality Risotto in just a few steps. It is truly remarkable.

How to Make this Instant Pot Risotto Recipe – Step by Step

Set Instant Pot to Saute: First, set a 6 quart Instant Pot to the highest saute setting.

Add Butter: Next, add 2 tablespoons of butter to the Instant Pot and allow to melt. Then add shallots to the melted butter and cook until shallots are translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Follow with garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

Stir in the Broth and Seasoning: Then, put in the chicken broth and House Seasoning Blend.

Set Instant Pot: Then, affix lid and set Instant Pot to manual setting. Next, set timer to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. When cooking is finished, quick-release the pressure.

Incorporate the Final Ingredients: Finally, stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Serve immediately.

Tips for Making This Instant Pot Risotto Recipe

When making Risotto you have to use a nice starchy rice, like Arborio Rice. This variety of rice is a medium-grain rice that is readily available. The starch is what gives it it’s nice creamy consistency.

When making Risotto, never rinse the rice. If you need some more suggestions for what rice you can use check here.

What to Serve with your Risotto

The possibilities of what to serve with your Instant Pot Risotto are endless. Here are a few of my tried and true dishes that I love to serve with it:

Grilled Sticky Shrimp
Roasted Italian Shrimp
Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Seriously, it is amazing with whatever you pair it with.

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Expert Tips for Making the Best Instant Pot Risotto

The very best part of this Instant Pot Risotto Recipe is its adaptability. You can change it up in so many different ways.

Use Any Kind of Broth: Switch up the broth to go with the protein you are serving. Use Seafood, Beef, Veggie stock for examples.
Go Veggie: Add the classic Mushroom or try asparagus, peas, broccoli or whatever your family enjoys.
Make Extra: I love to make an extra batch of Risotto and use it to make Arancini (Fried Risotto Balls). They are to die for!

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