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Arroz con pollo in a bowl.

Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo

Angela Milnes
Make a flavorful and hearty meal with this Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo! Tender chicken, perfectly seasoned rice, and a medley of veggies come together in this classic Latin dish, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. It’s a quick, delicious, and satisfying dinner the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 boneless chicken tenders
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper diced
  • 1 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon saffron
  • ½ tsp. Curry
  • 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables corn, carrots, peas and green beans
  • Green onions

Instructions
 

  • Turn on the Instant Pot ON and select “sauté”. Add half the olive oil. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5 – 8 minutes. 
  • Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and set to the side. Add half of the olive oil, onion, peppers, garlic. Sauté’ 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken broth, rice, saffron, frozen vegetables, and cooked chicken. Mix to combine. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Secure the lid to the Instant Pot. Select manual cooking time to 10 minutes. Pressure release on its own for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the valve to Vent to release pressure. Then remove the lid. Press “cancel”. Garnish with diced onions.

Notes

Optimal Liquid Ratio: Ensure the right liquid-to-rice ratio for perfectly cooked arroz con pollo. Follow the Instant Pot guidelines for rice, typically using a slightly reduced amount of liquid compared to traditional stovetop methods.
Protein: If you don’t have chicken on hand, feel free to use any protein that you have on hand. Shrimp, pork, or beef all work well in this Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo dish. Be sure to add bite-sized pieces of meat when adding extra protein to this dish.
Vegetables: You can also add extra vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or tofu for added protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 51gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1308mgPotassium: 1688mgFiber: 16gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12725IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 9mg
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