This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vigo Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is hearty and delicious! One pot has all of your favorite Mexican flavors with chicken, Vigo Mexican rice, black beans, tomatoes, corn and cheese!
Mexican Rice Casserole
Now that fall is here, I’m officially in comfort food mode. I don’t even care that it’s still 90 degrees outside!
This week I broke out my Instant Pot, which I now use more than my slow cooker because of its convenience, to make one of my family’s favorite hearty meals: Mexican Rice Casserole.
I kid you not, I make Mexican inspired cuisine at least two nights a week because my husband and daughter love it so much. Taco Tuesday is pretty much a given, and then a few days later I will make another flavorful dish with a protein and either Vigo Mexican Rice or Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice.
I’ve been buying Vigo Foods at Publix for as long as I can remember. I’ve never switched brands because of the quality for the price, plus Vigo is nutritious, low in fat and delicious. That’s a hard combo to beat!
Some of my other favorite Vigo products include: Vigo Black Beans & Rice, Vigo Red Beans & Rice & Vigo Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs.
So back to my Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole -- it’s AMAZING! In the past, this dish would have taken me all day in the Crock Pot, but now with the Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker), I can have a one pot meal in under an hour.
Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe
Mexican Rice Casserole Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 8 oz bag Vigo Mexican Rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4.5 oz can chopped green chilis
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Pinch Vigo Saffron
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika & garlic powder to taste
- Optional: Sliced avocado, sour cream, black olives
How to Make Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole
1. Push SAUTE on the Instant Pot. Add oil and wait for the display to read HOT. 2. Add onion. Stir while cooking for 3-4 minutes, until onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
3. Press CANCEL to turn off SAUTE. Add chicken, Vigo Mexican Rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, green chilis, corn, chicken broth and saffron. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Press MANUAL and set for 25 minutes.
5. Let sit for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the natural pressure to release. Vent remaining pressure and remove the lid from the Instant Pot. Stir. 6. Stir in shredded cheese.
7. Taste test Mexican Rice Casserole and add salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika & garlic powder to taste (usually just a pinch of each!).
8. Put the lid back on the Instant Pot and let sit for 5-10 minutes. This allows the cheese to melt and the rice to absorb any extra moisture.
9. Serve with avocado and other toppings, such as sour cream and sliced black olives.
The star of this Mexican Rice Casserole is Vigo Mexican Rice which is yellow rice and corn with a taco-like taste.
One of the reasons I like using Vigo rice so much is that it’s completely seasoned. I don’t add any extra spices to my Mexican Rice Casserole, with the exception of Vigo Saffron, until it’s finished cooking and I can taste test it. Nine times out of ten I’ll add a pinch of salt, garlic or chili powder...but that’s it! Vigo rice is flavorful without having to add a bunch of other ingredients.
Cooking with Saffron
Saffron is one of those spices that you don’t often see in home cooking, with the exception of Middle Eastern cuisine, partly because it’s on the pricier side. Vigo Saffron is affordable for the home cook because it’s sold in a small portion...which is great because you only need a pinch to bring out INCREDIBLE flavor!
I personally love saffron in paella and other rice dishes, like this Mexican Rice Casserole.
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole feeds a small army because it’s so filling. I can make the recipe as written and have enough left over for 2 or three days!
You can use extra Mexican Rice Casserole to make burritos or top on a bed of lettuce for an easy weekday lunch.
Want to make this Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole? You can find Vigo products at Publix and other fine retailers or Shop Vigo’s Online Store.
Lynne T
I love the Black Beans & Rice. I make it, then top with shredded Mexican cheese blend and some hot sauce and sour cream.
mary rutter
Mexican rice for me
Ann Fantom
I like Vigo's Pure Olive Oil
barbg
Sounds good I have never had Risotto yet!
J
Yum!
Carol
I like Vigo’s Pure Olive Oil
Adrienne Gordon
The sour cream is.
beth
I love the yellow rice!
Nickie
Pure olive oil
Cynthia C
I've used the Yellow Rice but I really want to try the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice.
Linda Lansford
yellow rice
Angela Thorpe
I like Vigo’s Pure Olive Oil
paige chandler
I love their split pea soup. Mmmm
Azeem Isaahaque
I'm loving the yellow rice
beth shepherd
I am a fan of their yellow rice. Thank you!
monique s
I love the yellow rice but so many are great
Leela
Vigo Yellow Rice.
Mellissa Clark
I love the yellow rice.
Kim Miller
Yellow Rice
Edye
I like the sour cream!
Katrina Weiss
Red Beans and Rice!
joseph gersch
I like their mexican rice
Cheryl
My favorite Vigo product is Red Beans & Rice.
Lori Walker
My favorite is the red beans and rice product bag.
Ashley c
I like the jambalaya
Emily R.
My favorite is yellow rice.
nicole brown
ilove this recipie
Roxanne Williamson
Looks good!
Tamra Phelps
I think their jambalaya would probably be my favorite. I love jambalaya.
Sarah Mathias
My favorite Vigo product is their Greek Peppers. I love stuffed peppers.
Jacob Bray
Their yellow rice is delicious!
Dor
Yellow Rice!
Amber
I love yellow rice
Lisa
I have not tried their products before but want to try the yellow rice.
Robin M
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil
john kivlen
I like rice!!!
cyndi br
favorite is cajun rice mix
Laura DeLaRosa
I've never tried anything by Vigo.
jenny
I have never tried these before, but I would try the santa fe rice first!
Julie Donahue
Extra virgin olive oil
Jennifer Matt
I have always loved Vigo Mexican Rice. Absolutely delicious!
Mary Somerville
My favorite is their Yellow Rice.
Nicole Byer
The mexican rice
Denise B.
My favorite Vigo product would be their yellow rice.
Amity J
Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice is my favorite
Kristin McCall
The yellow rice is my favorite product. I can use it in a lot of recipes.
Jennifer Reed
The saffron yellow rice product is our favorite.
Tim
My favorite is their split pea soup. It is delicious, and very easy to make.
Susan Smith
I love their yellow rice.
Ed
saffron
Jenny S
Our family loves the Yellow Rice. I really want to try the Cilantro Lime but I’ve not seen in it my stores.
Laura B.
The cilantro lime rice and couscous.
cindy mahoney
I like the all natural marinara sauce,
DeeAnn S
I like their Red Beans and Rice.
Charlene S.
I like the Vigo Italian Bread Crumbs.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko
Yum, the "Alessi Thin Breadsticks" sound wonderful. Thanks and God bless!
Kayla Klontz
I have honestly never tried any Vigo products, but I would absolutely love to!
katie k
The coconut ginger rice is perfect complement to thai food
Jenny Q.
The Mexican rice is my favorite, but I love all of these products!
Renee G
We like the yellow rice.
Derek Miller
My favorite would be Vigo Mexican Rice.
kerry paul
I love the alessi black peppercorns! Although... the pasta fazool brings back childhood memories!
Vicki D.
We like the Jambalaya. But, all the products look yummy!
Robin
The yellow rice is my favorite.
Iliana
Usually buy the yellow rice
kathy pease
I like the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice
Danielle Wood
My favorite is black beans and rice
jodi Hassel
I really like Vigo’s Pure Olive Oil
Mary Gardner
I haven't tried it yet but I think I would really enjoy the Cilantro Lime Rice.
Julieh
My favorite is the split pea soup.
Hesper Fry
I like the Vigo Mexican Rice.
Elizabeth Miller
Their mexican rice is the best. We eat it solely as a side, put it on wraps and tacos.
James Coyne
I like the mexican rice
Virginia Rowell
My favorites are the yellow rice and the Vigo Italian bread crumbs.
Sarah L
I'd like to try the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice
Thanks for the contest.
Sand
I like the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice.
Betty Curran
Couscous is my favorite product.
Amy Smeltzer
Yellow rice is the only one I've had.
Yona Williams
I think the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice would be my favorite
Philip Lawrence
My favorite Vigo product is their Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Rachel B
Vigo Jambalaya Yummy
Trisha McKee
My favorite is the Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Antoinette M
I like the yellow rice.
BRIAN E.
Our favorite ---> Vigo Black Beans & Rice !!!
janine
I love mexican rice
AEKZ2
My favorite is the Jasmine Fried Rice
DanV
I like the imported saffron - great for rice dishes