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Home >> Food >> Main Dishes >> Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

Published: Nov 27, 2018 · Modified: Jul 4, 2019 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 87 Comments

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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.

 

Instant Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

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  1. Lynne T

    November 27, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    I love the Black Beans & Rice. I make it, then top with shredded Mexican cheese blend and some hot sauce and sour cream.

    Reply
  2. mary rutter

    November 27, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    Mexican rice for me

    Reply
  3. Ann Fantom

    November 27, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    I like Vigo's Pure Olive Oil

    Reply
  4. barbg

    November 27, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Sounds good I have never had Risotto yet!

    Reply
  5. J

    November 27, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    Yum!

    Reply
  6. Carol

    November 27, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    I like Vigo’s Pure Olive Oil

    Reply
  7. Adrienne Gordon

    November 28, 2018 at 6:56 am

    The sour cream is.

    Reply
  8. beth

    November 28, 2018 at 10:14 am

    I love the yellow rice!

    Reply
  9. Nickie

    November 28, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Pure olive oil

    Reply
  10. Cynthia C

    November 28, 2018 at 10:41 am

    I've used the Yellow Rice but I really want to try the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice.

    Reply
  11. Linda Lansford

    November 28, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    yellow rice

    Reply
  12. Angela Thorpe

    November 28, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I like Vigo’s Pure Olive Oil

    Reply
  13. paige chandler

    November 28, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    I love their split pea soup. Mmmm

    Reply
  14. Azeem Isaahaque

    November 28, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    I'm loving the yellow rice

    Reply
  15. beth shepherd

    November 28, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    I am a fan of their yellow rice. Thank you!

    Reply
  16. monique s

    November 28, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I love the yellow rice but so many are great

    Reply
  17. Leela

    November 28, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Vigo Yellow Rice.

    Reply
  18. Mellissa Clark

    November 28, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    I love the yellow rice.

    Reply
  19. Kim Miller

    November 30, 2018 at 1:38 am

    Yellow Rice

    Reply
  20. Edye

    November 30, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    I like the sour cream!

    Reply
  21. Katrina Weiss

    November 30, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Red Beans and Rice!

    Reply
  22. joseph gersch

    December 01, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I like their mexican rice

    Reply
  23. Cheryl

    December 01, 2018 at 9:50 am

    My favorite Vigo product is Red Beans & Rice.

    Reply
  24. Lori Walker

    December 01, 2018 at 11:57 am

    My favorite is the red beans and rice product bag.

    Reply
  25. Ashley c

    December 01, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    I like the jambalaya

    Reply
  26. Emily R.

    December 02, 2018 at 12:05 am

    My favorite is yellow rice.

    Reply
  27. nicole brown

    December 03, 2018 at 1:16 am

    ilove this recipie

    Reply
  28. Roxanne Williamson

    December 03, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Looks good!

    Reply
  29. Tamra Phelps

    December 04, 2018 at 1:50 am

    I think their jambalaya would probably be my favorite. I love jambalaya.

    Reply
  30. Sarah Mathias

    December 06, 2018 at 11:51 am

    My favorite Vigo product is their Greek Peppers. I love stuffed peppers.

    Reply
  31. Jacob Bray

    December 06, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    Their yellow rice is delicious!

    Reply
  32. Dor

    December 07, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Yellow Rice!

    Reply
  33. Amber

    December 07, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    I love yellow rice

    Reply
  34. Lisa

    December 07, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    I have not tried their products before but want to try the yellow rice.

    Reply
  35. Robin M

    December 09, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    The Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Reply
  36. john kivlen

    December 10, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I like rice!!!

    Reply
  37. cyndi br

    December 10, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    favorite is cajun rice mix

    Reply
  38. Laura DeLaRosa

    December 11, 2018 at 2:04 am

    I've never tried anything by Vigo.

    Reply
  39. jenny

    December 11, 2018 at 11:16 am

    I have never tried these before, but I would try the santa fe rice first!

    Reply
  40. Julie Donahue

    December 11, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Extra virgin olive oil

    Reply
  41. Jennifer Matt

    December 12, 2018 at 3:10 am

    I have always loved Vigo Mexican Rice. Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  42. Mary Somerville

    December 12, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    My favorite is their Yellow Rice.

    Reply
  43. Nicole Byer

    December 12, 2018 at 11:15 pm

    The mexican rice

    Reply
  44. Denise B.

    December 13, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    My favorite Vigo product would be their yellow rice.

    Reply
  45. Amity J

    December 14, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice is my favorite

    Reply
  46. Kristin McCall

    December 14, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    The yellow rice is my favorite product. I can use it in a lot of recipes.

    Reply
  47. Jennifer Reed

    December 14, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    The saffron yellow rice product is our favorite.

    Reply
  48. Tim

    December 15, 2018 at 8:01 am

    My favorite is their split pea soup. It is delicious, and very easy to make.

    Reply
  49. Susan Smith

    December 15, 2018 at 11:46 am

    I love their yellow rice.

    Reply
  50. Ed

    December 15, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    saffron

    Reply
    • Jenny S

      December 15, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Our family loves the Yellow Rice. I really want to try the Cilantro Lime but I’ve not seen in it my stores.

      Reply
  51. Laura B.

    December 15, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    The cilantro lime rice and couscous.

    Reply
  52. cindy mahoney

    December 15, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    I like the all natural marinara sauce,

    Reply
  53. DeeAnn S

    December 15, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    I like their Red Beans and Rice.

    Reply
  54. Charlene S.

    December 15, 2018 at 2:32 pm

    I like the Vigo Italian Bread Crumbs.

    Reply
  55. Rose Santuci-Sofranko

    December 15, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Yum, the "Alessi Thin Breadsticks" sound wonderful. Thanks and God bless!

    Reply
  56. Kayla Klontz

    December 15, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I have honestly never tried any Vigo products, but I would absolutely love to!

    Reply
  57. katie k

    December 15, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    The coconut ginger rice is perfect complement to thai food

    Reply
  58. Jenny Q.

    December 15, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    The Mexican rice is my favorite, but I love all of these products!

    Reply
  59. Renee G

    December 16, 2018 at 12:06 am

    We like the yellow rice.

    Reply
  60. Derek Miller

    December 16, 2018 at 2:47 am

    My favorite would be Vigo Mexican Rice.

    Reply
  61. kerry paul

    December 16, 2018 at 7:23 am

    I love the alessi black peppercorns! Although... the pasta fazool brings back childhood memories!

    Reply
  62. Vicki D.

    December 16, 2018 at 11:02 am

    We like the Jambalaya. But, all the products look yummy!

    Reply
  63. Robin

    December 16, 2018 at 11:11 am

    The yellow rice is my favorite.

    Reply
  64. Iliana

    December 16, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Usually buy the yellow rice

    Reply
  65. kathy pease

    December 16, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    I like the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice

    Reply
  66. Danielle Wood

    December 16, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    My favorite is black beans and rice

    Reply
  67. jodi Hassel

    December 16, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    I really like Vigo’s Pure Olive Oil

    Reply
  68. Mary Gardner

    December 16, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    I haven't tried it yet but I think I would really enjoy the Cilantro Lime Rice.

    Reply
  69. Julieh

    December 16, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    My favorite is the split pea soup.

    Reply
  70. Hesper Fry

    December 16, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    I like the Vigo Mexican Rice.

    Reply
  71. Elizabeth Miller

    December 16, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Their mexican rice is the best. We eat it solely as a side, put it on wraps and tacos.

    Reply
  72. James Coyne

    December 16, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    I like the mexican rice

    Reply
  73. Virginia Rowell

    December 16, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    My favorites are the yellow rice and the Vigo Italian bread crumbs.

    Reply
  74. Sarah L

    December 16, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    I'd like to try the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  75. Sand

    December 16, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    I like the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice.

    Reply
  76. Betty Curran

    December 16, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    Couscous is my favorite product.

    Reply
  77. Amy Smeltzer

    December 16, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    Yellow rice is the only one I've had.

    Reply
  78. Yona Williams

    December 16, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    I think the Vigo Jasmine Fried Rice would be my favorite

    Reply
  79. Philip Lawrence

    December 16, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    My favorite Vigo product is their Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    Reply
  80. Rachel B

    December 16, 2018 at 10:34 pm

    Vigo Jambalaya Yummy

    Reply
  81. Trisha McKee

    December 16, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    My favorite is the Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    Reply
  82. Antoinette M

    December 16, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    I like the yellow rice.

    Reply
  83. BRIAN E.

    December 16, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    Our favorite ---> Vigo Black Beans & Rice !!!

    Reply
  84. janine

    December 16, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    I love mexican rice

    Reply
  85. AEKZ2

    December 16, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    My favorite is the Jasmine Fried Rice

    Reply
  86. DanV

    December 16, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    I like the imported saffron - great for rice dishes

    Reply

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