Instant Pot Garlic Butter Rice
Garlic Butter Parmesan Rice is a fast weeknight side dish that the whole family will love! Made in the Instant Pot, this garlic rice is great for meal prep and is delicious even after a few days in the fridge. No pressure cooker? You’ll also find stovetop instructions in the recipe.
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Rice is one of those sides that goes with almost everything. It’s affordable, filling, and beloved by even the pickiest of family members. It’s like the rice version of Cheesy Garlic Bread.
But you don’t need to turn to those heat and serve packets from the grocery store to make delicious flavored rice. I got you boo.
In a perfect world, I would serve a side of this garlic rice with a Paleo Roast Chicken, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy, Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli, or Roasted Frozen Broccoli. And for my vegetarian friends, try it over this Tempeh Bolognese from Hey Nutrition Lady.
Cooked grains are part of our freezer essentials, so if you’re making a batch of this rice during your easy healthy meal prep, double the recipe and freeze half.
Let’s talk cheese, shall we? If your budget allows, I encourage you to go for the real stuff. But…if all you have is one of those green cans in the fridge, that will work too.
If you’re looking to make this dairy-free, use olive oil (or your favorite vegan butter) and 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast powder.
The garlic in this rice is pretty apparent, so if you need something more subtle, either dial back the garlic or use roasted garlic. I always have some Instant Pot Roasted Garlic or Air Fryer Roasted Garlic hanging around my freezer.
Making this after the holidays? Use Turkey Bone Broth instead of chicken.
If you are brand new to the Instant Pot, check out this post on Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners. It walks you through all the tips and tricks you’ll need as well as the common pressure cooking terminology you need to know.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Want a vegetarian version? Sub in your favorite veggie broth.
- Not enough time to make your own bone broth? Check out this guide on where to buy bone broth.
- Like your parmesan rice more cheesy? Top the finished rice with additional parmesan.
- For even creamier garlic rice, add milk or cream to the finished rice 1 tbsp at a time, stirring with each addition, until it has reached your desired consistency.
- If you need to make this on the stovetop, combine all ingredients except Parmesan in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to low and cook for 15 minutes with the lid on.
- I do not rinse my rice beforehand
because I’m lazy, but if you choose to rinse, the cooking time and measurements remain the same. - If you have an extra 5 minutes, saute the rice with the butter in the Instant Pot before cooking. It adds an awesome layer of flavor.
Sustainability Tip
If your budget allows, buy organic rice in bulk. We buy ours at Costco or through Azure Standard. Organic rice has fewer or (no chemicals) used during production which makes it better for you and the workers who are growing it.
Want to store some in the freezer for quick weeknight meals? Use reusable silicone freezer bags as part of your zero waste food storage.
More Easy Side Dish Recipes
- Want more fast pressure cooker sides? You’ll love these Easy Instant Pot Side Dishes.
- Instant Pot Coconut Rice
- Instant Pot Mexican Rice
- Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
- How to Roast Frozen Vegetables
- Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
- Blistered Shishito Peppers
- Instant Pot Sushi Rice
- Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes (in the Instant Pot)
- Air Fryer Basmati Rice
- Fried Cabbage With Bacon
- Instant Pot Brown Jasmine Rice
Instant Pot Garlic Butter Rice
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to "saute" to melt the butter (it will take about 1-2 minutes). Once melted, turn the Instant Pot to "off/keep warm".
- Add the rice, broth, garlic, and dried parsley. Stir.
- Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to “Sealing”. Press Manual>High Pressure>6 minutes. It will take 2-4 minutes to get up to pressure.
- When the rice has finished cooking, the Instant Pot will beep and switch to ”keep warm". Then use a kitchen towel and flip the switch to "venting". It will take about 2-4 minutes to depressurize.
- Carefully open the lid and add the parmesan and stir.
Notes
Use 1.5 tsp garlic powder in place of fresh If you use instant rice, reduce cooking time to 4 minutes in the Instant Pot. If you need to make this on the stovetop, combine all ingredients except Parmesan in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to low and cook for 15 minutes with the lid on. I used long-grain Jasmine rice in this recipe. If you prefer brown rice, increase the Instant Pot cooking time to 22 minutes and allow for a 10 minute natural release. I would also recommend increasing the broth by 1/4 cup.
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I’m not a huge rice fan but my husband loves it so I thought I’d try something different. This was really good, my husband said that it was better than any restaurant rice he has ever had. My daughter also loved the flavour combination and thought it would also be great for quinoa. Excellent recipe, will be in our regular rotation! Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Julie! It’s a family favorite, and we’re actually having it tonight. 🙂