Chipotle Rice Instant Pot

Want to know how to make Chipotle Rice Instant Pot? This is a Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime White Rice.

Cilantro is obviously one of my favorite herbs to garnish with. To make Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice, you will need Basmati or a long grain rice, cilantro, limes, and salt.

Anyone that knows me knows I am absolutely obsessed with Chipotle. I lived in NYC, the melting pot of the United States and the finest culinary city probably in the world. That did not stop me from craving Chipotle once a week when I lived there. My Mexican friends told me it was a sin how much I liked it since it is such an Americanized Mexican restaurant. I don’t care: I love burritos, I love Chipotle, not to mention the DELICIOUS white rice.

If you love this recipe, feel free to try my Mexican Noodle Casserole or my Mexican Fideo Soup.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Basmati rice
• Water
• Salt
• Cilantro
• Limes

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

In a pressure cooker, add the rice, water and salt. Pressure cook on low for 12 minutes or hit the rice button. 

Let the pot naturally release for best quality, or you can quick release.

Stir the rice and add the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.

Salt to taste and enjoy this Chipotle Rice Instant Pot!

Hint: Read your rice instructions and go with the amount of water you are supposed to use according to your rice! Every different type of rice absorbs differently so this is very important.

Substitutions

Rice: I love using basmati rice, but any long grained rice like Jasmin rice will do.

Cilantro: The cilantro is essential for the cilantro lime taste. Some people do not like cilantro, but I don't think you would be on this recipe if you didn't. If you want, you could use parsley instead.

Limes: For best quality, use fresh limes instead of store bought lime juice.

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

• Spicy - add hot sauce on top of the rice at the end.
• Deluxe - use broth instead of water.
• Kid friendly - serve some tortilla chips on the side.

Check out my Mexican Star Soup for another comforting meal.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. I used my Instant Pot for this recipe.

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top tip

Every rice is different to read the rice packet.

Chipotle Restaurant Cilantro Lime White Rice

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• Author: Maxine Dubois
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

This is a Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime White Rice. Cilantro is obviously one of my favorite herbs to garnish with. To make Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice, you will need Basmati or a long rice, cilantro, limes, and salt.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup basmati rice or long grained rice
• 1-2 cups of water (Depending on your rice label)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• Juice of ½ lime

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Instructions

If using pressure cooker:

1. First things first: read your rice instructions and go with the amount of water you are supposed to use according to your rice! Every different type of rice absorbs differently so this is very important.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the rice, water and salt. Pressure cook on low for 12 minutes or hit the rice button. Let the pot naturally release for best quality, or you can quick release.
3. Stir the rice and add the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Salt to taste.

If using stovetop:

1. First things first: read your rice instructions and go with the amount of water you are supposed to use according to your rice! Every different type of rice absorbs differently so this is very important.
2. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions. Bring 1-2 cups of water (look at the rice label) to a boil and then pour in the rice. Stir and lower heat to medium low and cook covered for 15 minutes, until all the water has evaporated. Stir in cilantro, lime zest and lime juice. Enjoy!

Notes

• Make sure you read the amount of water and the time needed to cook you rice according to package instructions. Every different type of rice absorbs differently so this is very important.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Sides
• Method: Cooking
• Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 132
• Sugar: 0g
• Sodium: 397 mg
• Fat: 2g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 26 g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.