Instant Pot Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice
If you love Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice you will jump for joy at this Instant Pot Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice copycat recipe. This rice will be a hit at dinner time. A delicious and zesty rice that’s perfect as a side for any Mexican dish!
Light, fluffy, and flavorful rice at homemade for a fraction of the price. A hint of lime with a burst of flavor from the cilantro makes this a great addition at meal time. Pair with your favorite Mexican dishes, chicken recipes, and more.
Instant Pot Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice
So why look for a Chipotle copycat recipe for rice? I don’t know about you but I can’t always go to Chipotle or I need a lot to feed my family. This way I have enough and more for a crowd.
Way To Use Cilantro Lime Rice
- Burrito bowl base
- Enchiladas
- Quesadillas
- Mexican Chicken dishes
- Tacos
- And the list goes on
Can You Freeze Cilantro Lime Rice
Absolutely! I have instructions below that will walk you through exactly how to Freeze and thaw and Reheat your rice!
This is one incredible rice freezer meal that you can use for a side dish. My family loves this rice, so I prep one day making it into freezer bags, so I have meals for the rest of the month.
How Long Will Cilantro Lime Rice Store In Fridge
You can store this rice for up to three days in the fridge. After that, I always recommend using your best judgment call.
Best Way To Reheat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
I place what I plan to eat in a bowl and cover it lightly. Toss in the microwave and heat until warmed. Or you can add a little broth and heat on the stovetop.
How Do You Make Instant Pot Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice
- Pour water, rice & salt into the instant pot.
- Select Low Pressure or the Rice Button.
- Cook for 12 minutes on low pressure.
- Do a quick release.
- Fluff rice, add in lime juice, zest, butter & cilantro. Give rice good stir.
- Serve or freeze once cooled.
Do You Use Cilantro Stems
When I go to use Cilantro in recipes I mainly use leaves, with just a little of the stems. Personally, I enjoy the bold flavor of the stems.
Does Rice Cook Well In Instant Pot
Yes! I have tossed my rice cooker in the trash and now solely make rice in my Instant Pot. I get light and fluffy rice each and every time. Stovetop rice always was a hit and miss for me.
Tips:
- You can use 2 tablespoons of oil in place of the butter, if preferred. I like the added flavor of butter better than the oil. However, it’s whatever you prefer.
- You can use long grain, extra long grain, or basmati rice for this recipe. These types of rice react better in the instant pot, which is why I suggest using them over others.
- You can add more cilantro, lime zest/juice, and salt depending on your preferences. Some like it stronger and some like it lighter. This recipe creates a nice in between level of flavor.
Do You Use Stock Or Water In Recipe
Either will work. The stock offers more flavor to the rice while water allows the rice to stand out. My recipe includes water but feel free to use stock instead.
Meal Prep Ahead
Meal prep ahead with this freezer-friendly rice recipe! Whether you do one big freezer bag full or create single-serve containers to grab and go.
Cooking at home doesn’t have to be hard. The Instant pot allows more free time while your food cooks away! Give this easy Chipotle rice recipe a try today.
Instant Pot Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Zest from 1 lime
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 4 TBSP Butter
Instructions
- Pour water, rice & salt into the instant pot.
- Select Low Pressure or the Rice Button.
- Cook for 12 minutes on low pressure.
- Do a quick release.
- Fluff rice, add in lime juice, zest, butter & cilantro. Give rice good stir.
- Serve or freeze once cooled.
Notes
*2 cups of rice was enough for 3 freezer bags of rice for a dinner side sized portion for 2.
**You can double this recipe, time remains the same
***FREEZER DIRECTIONS (freeze up to 3 months)
To FREEZE: Place cooled rice into freezer bag. Freeze
To REHEAT: Remove bag from freezer and sit on the counter while preparing dinner. (If in a rush, you can run the bag over warm water to loosen the frozen rice from the Ziploc) Remove rice from bag and place in a microwavable bowl. Add TBSP of water, cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 4 minutes (This may give or take to reheat fully).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 392mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
What if you have to cook on stove since I do not own a slow cooker
Hi…was reading your recipe and directions. You might want to go back and edit the directions. Are you assuming EVERYONE will know to put the water in with the rice? A person brand new to IP’s will follow your directions to the T and then wonder what went wrong. Other then that, I haven’t had Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice in ages so this will be on my to do list. 🙂
Step one should be to add rice AND WATER to the IP, right?
yes 🙂 sorry 🙂
I was trying to read the reviews to see if anyone had tried this with brown rice. I am unable to bring up the reviews.
Have you ever tried this with brown rice?
@Lisa, I just made this using Trader Joe’s Brown Jasmine Rice and it came out perfectly. 1 to 1 ratio of rice to water, 19 minutes on high pressure in the IP. I did 5 minutes natural release, then quick release.
What kind of stock do you use instead of water? Above it’s says you recommend using stock over water. Thanks! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Hi I am so sorry, water is perfect for this recipe. 🙂
Do you rinse your rice?
No i do not but I have heard some folks swear they get better results with rinsing.
What size instant pot do you have? I have an 8qt.. will that matter
I have an 8 qt as well. 🙂
Also do you quick release when it beeps and let it go until the little button goes down? Then top and add rest of ingredients??
yes, once you do your quick release, you will give the rice a fluff. Add the cilantro, zest and lime juice in, give it a good mix.
In your information you state that for the true Chipotle flavor that you prefer stock over plain water. In the ingredient it lists just water. What type of stock do you suggest… chicken, beef, vegtable?
I am so sorry, it was written a bit confusing. If you would like to use stock, I would use either chicken stock or vegetable. Water really does work fine for this recipe, but stock will give it that extra special touch.
With the revision to add salt, do you add before or after cooking? Thank you for your help.
I am so sorry, sometimes I confuse myself. LOL The salt gets added in with the rice and water. I have corrected it now. 🙂
When do you put the salt in?
I am so sorry, you put the salt in with the water and rice to cook.
Every time I have tried to cook rice or oatmeal in my IP. I get the food burn message. Any advice? I really want to try this.
I’m hoping the salt goes in with the rice & water? I didn’t see when to add it.
Yes it does, I am so sorry. I have edited the recipe.
It says edited to add salt. When is the salt added? Before cooking or after?
I am so sorry, you add the salt in with the water and rice to cook.
Is there a typo in your recipe ingredients?
“For the Chipotle true flavor I recommend using stock over water.”
“2 cups water”
yes there was a typo. I corrected it. Thank you so much
2 cups long grain white rice and 2 cups water seems like the wrong proportions. For 2 cups of rice, shouldn’t it be 4 cups of water?
No you are wrong. It is a 1 to 1 ratio for white rice. https://www.adventuresofanurse.com/how-to-cook-long-grain-rice-in-instant-pot/
Do you rinse the rice first?
You can if you like but it’s not mandatory for this recipe
We tried this recipe this evening and it was really good. The rice was kinda firm so next time I will cook the rice longer.
Thank you for sharing this