Creamy Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto is a delicious and creamy dish that is easy to make in an Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker). Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish that is made by slowly cooking arborio rice in broth until it becomes creamy and tender. Traditional risotto is a super labor-intensive dish that requires constant stirring and attention, but with an Instant Pot, it can be made with minimal effort.

For another Instant Pot Risotto variation, you should also try this Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto or Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto!

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Why Use The Instant Pot for Risotto

The Instant Pot’s pressure cooking function makes it possible to cook risotto in a fraction of the time it takes to make it on the stovetop…and with a lot less stirring and watching! The Instant Pot’s sauté function is also useful for cooking the mushrooms and onions before adding the rice.

This recipe was written using the 6 quart Duo Plus 9-in-1 Instant Pot. We also love the 6 quart Duo Plus 7-in-1 Instant Pot.

Ingredients

Mushrooms are the perfect addition to risotto, they add a savory flavor and meaty texture. Mushroom risotto is a classic Italian dish that is popular all over the world. It is usually made with porcini mushrooms, which are known for their earthy flavor and meaty texture. However, any type of mushroom can be used to make risotto, including shiitake, cremini, and/or portobello.

Rice for Risotto: When you are making this Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto recipe you want to make sure you are using an Arborio rice, which is an Italian short grain rice. There are other options, but Arborio is the most commonly found risotto rice.

Wine: Choose a white wine for your Risotto that is not sweet in flavor. A Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay are both great options. If you prefer to not use wine you can sub chicken broth.

Pro Tip: If you don’t drink a lot of white wine you can freeze the rest! Just make sure to put it in a freezer safe container. It can be kept for up to 6 months and used in cooking (not for drinking).

Parmesan: Always buy the best parmesan you can. If you can find one that comes from a larger wheel of cheese, that will be great! Authentic parmesan will have a dry appearance and a strong smell. It may also have a rind with writing or lettering.

When to Rinse Your Rice

All rice, including Arborio rice, is covered in a rice starch dust that will thicken during the cooking process and make your rice creamy. That is why when you are making simple white or brown rice it is a good idea to rinse your rice before cooking.

When you are making a creamy rice, like Mushroom Risotto, do not rinse your Arborio rice. The rice starch will help add to the creaminess of your final risotto dish.

How to Make Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

Using the Instant Pot for your Mushroom Risotto will have you eating dinner in about 30 minutes, with half the work of traditional risotto!

1. Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic

Turn your Instant Pot on to sauté mode (normal), and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 2 cups of chopped cremini mushrooms and 5 plump cloves of garlic, roughly chopped. Sauté for about 5 minutes.

2. Add Rice

Stir in 1 ½ cups dry Arborio rice and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Sauté with the mushrooms and garlic for about 2 minutes, stirring the majority of the time.



3. Deglaze with Wine

Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine. Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay make good choices. Deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Deglazing – Using heat and liquid to scrape up cooked bits from the bottom of the pot.

Pro Tip: It is important to deglaze the bottom of the Instant Pot. This can prevent getting the burn notice.

Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock. Scrape the sides of the pot down so all the bits and rice are down in the liquid.

4. Set Cook Mode

Turn off the sauté mode. Pop the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the pressure vent to “seal”. Set the pot to manual pressure mode, on high, for 7 minutes. At the end of time, do a 10 minute natural release, then quick release any remaining pressure.



5. Add Milk and Parmesan

Stir in ¾ cup milk (use 2%, whole, or half & half) and 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese. If you want to add frozen peas, add them now.

Give it a taste for additional seasoning and serve immediately : )

Reheating

To reheat your leftover mushroom risotto, simply add a little milk or water to each portion and heat it in the microwave for about 1 minute.

Recipe Tips

• If white wine is not something you normally drink you can purchase a small box of white wine. Freeze the leftover wine right in the box (only if you plan to cook with it). Leave room for it to expand in the freezer. It will be good for 6 months.
• Do not rinse your Arborio rice. The extra rice starch will add the creaminess.
• To make vegetarian use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.

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