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Instant Pot Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

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This Instant Pot Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice will have you never having to order out again. Such a simple recipe that tastes exactly like the real deal!

This is one of my favorite copycat recipes! Made with just four simple ingredients, this dish will take care of your Chipotle craving every single time. Fast, easy, and kid-approved! I love this copycat cilantro lime rice.

Instant Pot Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice in a gray bowl.
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Never in my life did I think that I’d love rice as much as I do. But this recipe changes it all. I’m totally fine going overboard on my carbs for the day as long as this is the rice recipe that I’m eating.

Not only can you eat this rice recipe as it is on its own but it pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, and even a side dish or chicken, too.

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Instant Pot Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice in a gray bowl.

Ingredients / Shopping List

  • White rice
  • Water
  • Cilantro, finely chopped
  • Lime juice, freshly squeezed or store-bought lime juice
Ingredients to make cilantro lime rice.

Substitutions and Additions

Cilantro: Make certain that the cilantro is fresh as this brings out a ton of amazing flavor!

Lime Juice: I think that this ingredient is the star of the show as it’s what mixes perfectly with the cilantro and has you coming back for more.

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How to Make Instant Pot Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

This recipe will come together in 5 easy steps and takes just a little bit over 30 minutes to perfect. Much faster than hopping in the car and driving all the way across town to pick it up! (plus – leftovers!)

Step 1

Pour 2 cups of the rice into the Instant Pot as well as 2 1/2 cups of water.

Adding white rice into the instant pot.

Step 2

Push the “Rice” button on your Instant Pot. 

Step 3

Double check that the sealing valve is closed. 

Step 4

Once the time has passed, allow it to naturally release.

Step 5

After the natural release is done, it’s time to open the lid on your Instant Pot. Make certain to add in the lime juice and cilantro and stir.

A white spoon in the instant pot to stir the copycat cilantro lime rice.

Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Mix in some veggies: While this might take away from the whole “copycat” aspect of this simple rice recipe, this could be an easy way to sneak in a few extra veggies for the kids to eat.

Gray bowl of Instant Pot Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice.

Tips

  • Once the natural release is done, it’s all ready to serve. I always fluff with a fork, too!
  • Don’t be scared to add in a bit more lime juice as well – I like it to be really full of that lime flavor!

FAQs

How to store leftover rice

The great thing about this easy rice recipe is that you just have to store it in the fridge in a container with a lid.

How to reheat rice

Using the microwave to reheat rice is a fast and easy reheating method. It will also make the rice soft and fluffy again, too.

Can you use dried cilantro in rice?

You can but this recipe is so good with fresh cilantro. Dried cilantro is more of an herb that you’ll add to recipes but the addition of fresh cilantro really takes it over the top.

Bowl full of copycat rice recipe.

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A bowl of Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice.

Instant Pot Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice

Corinne Schmitt
Look at how simple and easy this copycat lime rice recipe is!
5 from 16 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 342 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Pour 2 cups of the rice into the Instant Pot as well as 2 1/2 cups of water as well.
  • “Rice” button on your Instant Pot.
  • Double-check that the sealing valve is closed.
  • Once the time has passed, allow it to naturally release.
  • After the natural release is done, it's time to open the lid on your Instant Pot. Make certain to add in the lime juice and cilantro and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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Instant Pot Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice in a gray bowl with title text reading easy Chipotle Copycat Rice.
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