Name: Instant Pot Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

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March 6, 2026

Since I discovered the magic of Instant Pot Risotto, and it’s a game-changer. I’m talking creamy, perfectly cooked risotto with minimal effort. It’s become one of my favorite weeknight indulgences. Finally, I can have that restaurant-quality risotto experience without the endless stirring.

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Instant Pot Risotto

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Instructions

Set a 6 quart Instant Pot to the highest saute setting.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the Instant Pot and allow to melt.

Add shallots to the melted butter and cook until shallots are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add rice and stir for 1 minute, ensuring all of the rice is coated in the butter.

Stir in white wine and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken broth and All Purpose Seasoning.

Affix lid and set Instant Pot to manual setting. Set timer to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.

When cooking is finished, quick-release the pressure.

Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, parmesan cheese and heavy cream.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Arborio Rice First 🍚
Sauté the Arborio rice in butter with garlic and shallots for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop a nutty flavor and ensure each grain stays separate and creamy.
Deglaze with White Wine Properly 🍷
Add white wine after toasting the rice and let it reduce by half before adding stock—this concentrates the acidity and prevents a sour-tasting risotto.
Use Natural Release for Creaminess ⏱️
Allow 5 minutes of natural pressure release after cooking, then quick release—this gradual depressurization keeps the rice creamy rather than mushy or broken.
Finish Strong with Cold Butter & Cheese 🧈
Stir in cold butter and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano off the heat for maximum emulsification, creating that signature silky, restaurant-quality texture.
Control Liquid Ratios Precisely 💧
Use a 1:3 rice-to-stock ratio and reduce chicken stock by 10% if using store-bought versions to account for extra sodium and prevent oversalting your final dish.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.