How to Make Instant Pot Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot Risotto is a delicious and creamy Italian dish that is simple to make in the Instant Pot. This classic comfort food is typically labor-intensive and time-consuming to prepare, but with the Instant Pot, you can have a creamy and flavorful risotto in a fraction of the time.

Rich and velvety, this Instant Pot risotto is a perfect dish for a cozy night in or a special dinner party. The creamy texture and savory flavors make it an excellent side dish or a hearty main course. Be...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Dissolve chicken bouillon cube in hot water and set aside.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil to the pot. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and rice and stir until each grain of rice is coated with the oil mixture. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and simmer for about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth.
  • Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 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 butter; stir until risotto is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until melted and well combined. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 547mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 61mg