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Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

Published: Nov 14, 2019 · Last Updated: Jan 27, 2021 by Aimee

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This Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto comes together so quickly and doesn't require constant stirring. It's an easy no-stir risotto recipe that is creamy and delicious.

Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

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I'm still amazed that you can make risotto in an Instant Pot. And honestly? This Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto is the best risotto I think I've ever had. It winds up being so flavorful and beautifully creamy.

I even served the leftovers to my daughter for dinner and she ate it all and then asked for more. I guess I'll be making this Instant Pot risotto recipe again soon since there aren't a lot of things she eats these days.

This recipe for Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto is so quick and easy to make too. Dangerously easy. And it just uses simple ingredients that I have lying around most of the time. I used a 6 Quart Instant Pot to make the cheesy risotto.

Ingredients:

  • Butter - You'll need butter both for sautéing the ingredients in at the start and then for adding to the risotto at the end.
  • Onion and garlic - I use yellow or white onion. And then of course there is garlic. I used 3 medium cloves for this recipe.
  • Arborio rice - This is the type of rice used in risotto. It's typically kind of starchy, which helps give risotto it's creamy, starchy texture. I find this type of rice in the rice section of my grocery store. Surprise, surprise. Right where you think it would be!
  • White wine - use any dry white wine you want. I used a Pinot Grigio.
  • Dried thyme - There are two types of thyme in the spice aisle - ground thyme and dried thyme leaves. You don't want ground thyme for this recipe. You want the dried thyme leaves.
  • Chicken stock or broth - This will help add a lot of flavor to the dish. You can use homemade stock if you have it, but I typically get a carton at the store. You can also use veggie stock if you're vegetarian.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese - I highly recommend using freshly grated Parmesan. From a wedge of Parmesan cheese you have.
  • Parsley - I like to use freshly chopped parsley to garnish. It's optional though. It just adds a touch of flavor and color to the dish.

Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Try these!

  • Instant Pot Beef Stew
  • Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
  • Instant Pot Chicken Risotto
  • Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup

How to serve

While the cheesy parmesan risotto is delicious served as is, here are other ways our readers have served it:

  • With green beans and red pepper flakes
  • With chopped spinach and chili flakes
  • With asparagus and smoked salmon or cooked shrimp
  • Served with sliced chicken breast on top
  • With cooked salmon on top

Instructions:

Melt butter in the pot, then cook the onions, then add garlic, then the rice to the pot.

stirring risotto

Add white wine to deglaze and stir.

stirring arborio rice for parmesan risotto

Add the chicken broth and seasonings. And then set on manual mode for five minutes.

making Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

After quick releasing and removing the lid, add the additional butter and the Parmesan cheese and stir together to combine.

adding butter and parmesan cheese to instant pot risotto

Serve and enjoy!

risotto with parmesan cheese wedge
risotto with forks
instant pot risotto in a bowl
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Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto
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5 from 5 votes

Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

This Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto comes together so quickly and doesn't require constant stirring. It's an easy no-stir risotto that is creamy and delicious.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Time to come to pressure10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: instant pot, parmesan risotto, risotto
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 Tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • Turn the Instant Pot onto SAUTE mode. Add 2 Tbsp butter to the Instant Pot and let melt.
  • Add the onion and saute 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the Arborio rice and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom to make sure there isn't anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Hit the CANCEL button on the Instant Pot.
  • Add the chicken stock, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir everything to combine.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot and set on MANUAL mode for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes are done, QUICK RELEASE the steam valve and let the steam escape. Remove the lid carefully once all the steam has stopped escaping the valve.
  • Add 4 Tbsp butter and the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with chopped parsley and more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • One thing to always remember with the Instant Pot is that it always takes time to come to pressure. So when you set the timer for 5 minutes, it will take an additional 5-10 minutes to come to pressure before it starts counting down.
  • When you take the lid off the pot, the risotto will look liquidy. However, once you stir it, it will come together nicely.
  • This risotto is great served on its own, but you can also top with chicken, shrimp, or scallops. It's also delicious served with a salad.
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Comments

  1. Shari

    February 01, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was awesome!!! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Heidi Primeaux

    December 23, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I did this in my InstantPot. Sautéed the bacon til crisp, added the onion and cooked until done, Added white wine and garlic and scraped. Added 2.5 cups Arborio and sautéed until the wine was mostly absorbed. Added one box of chicken stock (about 4 cups), 1 cup pumpkin and two whole sprigs of thyme. Stirred. Pressure cooked for 5 minutes and then quick released. Stirred in butter, honey, and Parmesan and cracked black pepper. Topped with fresh thyme and served with seared scallops. Freaking AMAZING and so easy! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • foodbanjo

      December 24, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Your version sounds delicious! Adding the pumpkin is a genius idea!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Rehkopf

    November 23, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this several times now, amazing. And fool proof. I always mess up risotto on the stove! Thank you for this gem of a recipe!

    Reply
  4. April Bertram

    November 15, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was so delicious! I doubled it, used shallots instead of onions (added 4 tbsp butter), used 3 tablespoons of minced garlic and added 16 ounces of slice baby Bella mushrooms. Everyone raved about it. It was so easy! I can’t wait to make it again. I have a 10 quart pressure cooker.

    Reply
  5. Jaime

    July 17, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    Has anyone tried doubling this for a crowd? Would cook times change?

    Reply
    • foodbanjo

      July 17, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      This is a great question! If you're doubling the recipe, you actually may need to reduce the cook time by a minute or two. Yes, reduce.

      The reason behind that is if you have more food in the pot (it's fuller), or you use an 8 quart Instant Pot because you have more food, it will take longer to come to pressure. As the Instant Pot comes to pressure, it's cooking the food a bit. So instead of taking 5-10 minutes to come to pressure, it may take 10-15 minutes or so.

      So to keep it from being overcooked, you'll want to cook the risotto for 3 or 4 minutes instead of the 5 minutes the recipe calls for.

      I haven't tried doubling this one myself, so I'm not sure if 3 or 4 minutes is best (I'll try next time I'm making this, because doubling this recipe sounds great!) I hope it works out for you! Let me know if you try it and how it works!

      Reply
  6. Claire Simpson-Graves

    July 07, 2020 at 10:55 am

    I’ve made this 3 times and it’s perfect every time. Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Sandy

    June 11, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    I had to make a few substitutions, I used 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in place of white wine, 2 tablespoons of onion powder as I was out of onion and sushi rice in place of aborio rice. Even with substitutes it turned out delicious.

    Reply
    • foodbanjo

      June 11, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      I'm so glad you loved it, even with the substitutions! Especially good to know that the sushi rice worked! I hadn't tried that before.

      Reply
  8. Lily

    May 22, 2020 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    Came out perfect. So good and all of my family enjoyed it too!

    Reply

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