How To Make Instant Pot Boxed Rice A Roni –This recipe is for anyone who loves rice and pasta. I’ve been cooking with my mom since I was a little girl, and now that I’m grown up, it’s one of the things we still do together. Her favorite thing to cook is Rice A Roni! In this recipe, you’ll find out how to make the famous Boxed Rice A Roni right in your Instant Pot.
It’s a staple in every kitchen. The dish you reach for when you’re too tired to cook, but still want to eat something tasty and nutritious – rice! This dish of rice has everything you need for lots and lots of flavor and it makes the perfect Instant Pot Side Dish! It’s so good!
If you have been following along, on my cooking adventures. You will notice that once a week, we prepare something boxed in the Instant Pot because I’m all about real food for real people.
Today, we are making boxed Rice A Roni in the Instant Pot, and it’s pretty easy, if you are looking for even more Instant Pot Side Dishes, some of my favorites are : INSTANT POT COCONUT JASMINE RICE, INSTANT POT GARLIC BROWN RICE, INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND RICE, and INSTANT POT BROWN RICE.
Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Boxed Rice A Roni
- Box of Rice A Roni
- Butter
- Water
How To Make Instant Pot Boxed Rice A Roni
Add the package (all of it to the Instant Pot)
Add 2 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of butter, onto the rice and then mix. Using the rice function, set the time for 12 minutes. Making sure that the vent is sealed. Let it naturally release when done.
Can I Use Any Flavor of Rice A Roni
Yes, you are more than welcome to try out a variety of rice mixes. I have used so many different flavors, and they all work rather well in cooking with it! So feel free to pick whichever type suits your taste buds best. The recipe will work the same.
Can I Cook 2 Boxes of Rice A Roni In the Instant Pot
Yes, although you will need to double your ingredients. Ensure that the rice is submerged in water before starting your Instant Pot. For best results.
The cooking time will remain precisely the same.
How Long Does It Take to Cook Rice A Roni In Instant Pot
The cooking time for the rice is 12 minutes, but it will take about 5 minutes for the instant pot to pressurize and then a few more minutes for the pressure to be released so that the total cooking time will be about 20 minutes.
MORE INSTANT POT SIDE DISH RECIPES:
- INSTANT POT COCONUT JASMINE RICE
- INSTANT POT GARLIC BROWN RICE
- EASY INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND RICE
- INSTANT POT BROWN RICE
- INSTANT POT WILD RICE
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How To Make Instant Pot Boxed Rice A Roni
Description
Ingredients
- 1 package Rice-A-Roni, any type
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Add the package (all of it to the Instant Pot)
- Add 2 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of butter onto the rice and then mix.
- Using the rice function, set the time for 12 minutes. It is making sure that the vent is sealed. Let it naturally release when done.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Nutrition
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Shay
This turned out really good. I used the rice a roni stir fried rice mix. The only thing I did different is i used a little less butter but that’s just personal preference. Thanks so much!
Laurie
I am glad you loved it, thank you for reading. It makes life so much easier.
Sharon Richard
I’m going to try this today. I am probably going to sauté it first so the pasta will be golden brown. Thanks for the recipe.
Laurie
Let me know how you like it, Laurie
Sharon
I cooked the pork chops first on sauté. Made a little gravy. Removed the chops and reserved the liquid. I sautéed the rice in a little butter and then cooked it on the rice setting for 12 minutes. I used the gravy from the chops as the liquid for the rice a Roni. I had to add a little water to bring it to 2 cups. It came out perfect.
Theresa Cook
I made this last night for supper in my Foodi and I used the broccoli cheddar kind, sauted two chicken breasts first, added all the rice ingredients on top and 2 1/4 water for 12 minutes, natural release for 10 minutes. It was so delicious.
Teeeray
If i wanted to add 2 frozen chicken breasts to it how long eould i set the timer for on the rice function?
dee
i have the same question as Teeeray what do i do if i want to add frozen chicken
Hannah
Glad to run across this! How much cooking time if I was using 5 boxes? I’m new to the IP world 🙂
Patricia Gallardo
I add beef and a couple of veggies to my rice a roni how much longer do you think it should cook?
Laurie
I would brown the meat first, just hit the saute button and let it brown on each side, then just run it on the 12 minutes, I think that should be enough, check the meat and make sure it’s done.
mohit kumar
Thanks for the recipe.
Going to make this in the upcoming days.