Instant Pot Risotto

Recipe by Aimee

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

4.89 from 34 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Time to come to pressure 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings

Calories 446 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

6 tablespoon 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 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon 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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 4mg

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