Easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Easy and fast Spanish rice in the Instant Pot. This recipe uses salsa to heighten flavor and make the recipe fast and convenient.

4.67 from 9 votes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 13

Additional Time: 10

Total Time: 28

Servings: servings

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Dahn Boquist

Set the instant pot to sauté and get the olive oil hot. Add the diced onion and cook until it is soft and browned.
Add the garlic, red pepper, and rice and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes to toast the rice. Add the chicken broth then scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any cooked on bits. (This is important to prevent a burn notice.)
Pour the salsa on top (do not stir it in) and add the salt then lock the lid in place.
Cook on High Pressure for 3 to 8 minutes based on the type of rice you use (see notes).
Let the IP do a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes then release the rest of the pressure manually.

Adjust the cooking time depending on the type of rice you use and the altitude. Higher altitude will require more cook time. If you are below 3,000 feet, you only need the lower cook time provided.
Arborio rice is high in starch and will make a sticky, creamy texture.

Arborio rice= 5-6 minutes
Jasmine rice= 3-5 minutes
Basmati rice= 4-8 minutes
“Generic” un-named long grain rice= 3-5 minutes (these are usually varieties like Carolina or Texmati.
Brown Rice: Yes, this recipe works with brown rice, just increase the cooking time to 22 minutes.