Pressure Cooker Risotto

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy pressure cooker risotto with Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses offering rich, comforting flavors. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal for cheese lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely minced onion
  • 1 1/2 cup Arborio rice
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat. Saute onion until soft.
  2. Stir in rice, making sure to coat thoroughly with oil.
  3. Add 3 1/2 cups of chicken stock. Lock the lid in place and bring to high pressure over high heat, then cook for 6 minutes.
  4. Reduce pressure quickly using the quick release method.
  5. Remove the lid. Taste the rice; if not sufficiently cooked, add a bit more stock and stir.
  6. Cook over medium heat until the additional liquid has been absorbed and the rice reaches the desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the grated Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

712 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.7g 37% DV
Total Fat 63g 81% DV
Carbs 18.7g 7% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10341.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 207.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 108mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 467.8mg 36% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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