How to Make Instant Pot® Creamy Mushroom Orzotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the Instant Pot® continues to grow in popularity, so does the trend of using it to create delicious and convenient meals. One such popular dish is the Instant Pot® Creamy Mushroom Orzotto, a delightful fusion of creamy risotto and hearty orzo pasta. This dish is the perfect combination of comforting and luxurious, and it's easy to see why it has become a favorite among busy home cooks.

Orzotto is a dish that is similar to risotto, but instead of using arborio rice, it uses orzo pas...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 2 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in orzo and 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; mix well. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add mushrooms and switch to Saute mode.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and rosemary. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon at a time until the orzo takes on a creamy texture, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1225mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 317mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 183mg