{"id":295996,"date":"2025-06-16T00:32:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T00:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/instant-pot-rice-a-roni-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T00:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T00:32:48","slug":"instant-pot-rice-a-roni-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=295996","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Rice-a-Roni Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"


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It\u2019s here! The Copycat Rice a Roni <\/strong>Recipe you\u2019ve been waiting for. This Instant Pot Rice-a-Roni tastes like a better, fresher version of that boxed favorite and it\u2019s just as easy!<\/p>\n

Did you grow up eating Rice-a-Roni? A pantry staple of busy moms for decades, it always delivered a tasty meal that kids would eat with no complaints. This is a lower sodium version made from scratch!<\/p>\n

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This rice recipe was originally published in March 2020. The photos and recipe notes were updated in June 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Aimee\u2019s Recipe Notes<\/p>\n

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Taste: <\/strong>flavorful rice with fresh herbs on top, a delicious copycat recipe.<\/p>\n

Serving Suggestions: <\/strong>pairs wonderfully with meatloaf<\/a> or baked salsa chicken<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Cooking Method:<\/strong> I use a 6-quart Instant Pot pressure cooker for this recipe!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What you\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n
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More good news? Making copycat rice-a-roni in the instant pot uses ingredients you probably already have stocked in your kitchen:<\/p>\n

Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n