Spanish Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe

Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe takes just minutes and makes the perfect side dish for enchiladas, tacos and much more. The flavor is amazing and the rice is freezer friendly.

Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe

I finally have a delicious Spanish Rice Pressure cooker recipe to share with you today!

However, you can get it done in less work and in less time because we are using an electric pressure cooker! This literally takes minutes and your entire family will love this flavor packed Spanish rice.

Also, Check out our other Mexican Side dishes for more easy ideas.

You will need a pressure cooker to make instant pot spanish rice.

I am using an 8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart. I personally have an Instant Pot and so far I am loving it.

You can find the Instant pot on sale here.  It’s really changed dinner time around here.

If you have been putting off trying an instant pot, I highly recommend going ahead and biting the bullet. I love using the pressure cooker when I don’t have much time.

It is perfect for frozen food or meals that normally take a while. You can toss everything in and have dinner ready in no time at all.

Those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer or wait until the last minute for dinner, the instant pot is your saving grace.

I am not exaggerating when I say it truly has changed meal time around here. We love ours and it makes soup recipes even easier.

You can also these Instant Pot Accessories to make pressure cooking a breeze. We just love to pressure cook and  I am certain you will too.

Instant pot Spanish rice ingredients:

• 2 cups Long Grain White Rice 
• 2 Tablespoons Butter 
• ½ White Onion (diced) 
• 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic 
• 2 cups Chicken Broth 
• ½ teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 
• 1 teaspoon Paprika 
• ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano 
• 1 teaspoon Salt 
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper 
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce 
• 3 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)

How to make Instant Pot Spanish Rice Recipe:

• Rinse the rice thoroughly in a colander. 

• Turn the instant pot to the sauté setting and add in the butter.  Heat until melted. 
• Add in the onion and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. 

• Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Turn the instant pot off. 

• Stir in the chicken broth and make sure to scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the instant pot insert. 

• Stir in the rice and seasonings.  Make sure that the rice is covered in the broth (press it down if needed).  

• Pour the tomato sauce on top but do not mix in. 

• Seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.  
• After the cooking time, allow the pressure to release from the instant pot naturally for 15 minutes.  
• After 15 minutes, move the knob on the instant pot lid from the sealing to the venting position to release the remaining pressure from the instant pot.  
• Let the rice sit for 5-10 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork. 
• Stir in the chopped cilantro, serve warm and enjoy!

It is that easy to make Spanish rice Instant pot recipe!

Next time your family is having their favorite Mexican food, make sure you make this super simple pressure cooker Spanish rice recipe.

We have even added tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with the salsa when we didn’t have quite enough. You can’t go wrong with this easy recipe.

What to serve with pressure cooker Spanish rice?

It’s delicious served with the Best Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe. Yum! We also love these Oven Baked Tacos. 

 It is also great served with Easy Baked Enchilada Chicken. So good!

This recipe for easy Mexican rice recipe freezes really well so it’s perfect for busy nights. You must learn how to freeze rice. It’s a time saver on busy nights when you need a quick side dish.

It is so simple to freeze instant pot Spanish rice!

You definitely want to make a big batch of this rice and freeze it. It is so handy having this in the freezer for an easy side dish.

You can also freeze this Spanish rice in cupcake pans. Just place in each individual cup and freeze.

Once frozen, pop them out and place in a freezer bag. You now have individual servings ready to reheat.

No need to buy those overpriced rice bowls at the store! Here is the silicone cupcake pans that I use.

They are really easy to pop out once frozen. So handy!

Print this easy Spanish rice pressure cooker recipe below:

Try these other easy rice recipes:

• Dirty Rice Recipe
• Easy Spanish Rice Recipe
• Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
• Crock Pot Rice Recipe
• Cauiflower Rice
• Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Recipe
• Crockpot Spanish Rice

Try these other Mexican food recipes:

• Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
• Mexican Fried Rice
• Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
• Crockpot Taco Rice Soup 
• Oven Baked Tacos