Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo Recipes

INSTANT POT® PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir until edges start to brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sazon seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is white on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Add sofrito and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Stir to combine and cook until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Turn off Saute function.
• Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

ARROZ CON POLLO, LIGHTENED UP

Steps:

• Season chicken with vinegar, 1/2 tsp sazon, adobo and garlic powder and let it sit 10 minutes.
• Heat a large deep heavy skillet on medium, add 2 tsp oil when hot.
• Add chicken and brown 5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
• Place onion, cilantro, garlic, scallions and pepper in mini food processor. Add remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté onion mixture on medium-low until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add tomato, cook another minute. Add rice, mix well and cook another minute.
• Add water, bouillon (be sure it dissolves well) and remaining sazon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Taste for salt, should taste salty enough to suit your taste, add more as needed.
• Add chicken and nestle into rice, bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-low until most of the water evaporates and you see the liquid bubbling at the top of the rice line, then reduce heat to low heat and cover. Make sure the lid has a good seal, no steam should escape (You could place a piece of tin foil or paper towel in between the lid and the pot if steam escapes).
• Cook 20 minutes without opening the lid. Shut heat off and let it sit with the lid on an additional 10 minutes (don't peak!!!) Fluff with a fork and eat!

INSTANT POT ARROZ CON POLLO

Steps:

• Please read instructions all the way through first, including the NOTES, taking note of the type of rice being used -and be precise with measuring!
• Season the whole chicken thighs, generously on all sides with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Set aside. You could brown the top side in oil if you like (so they end up like photos) or just plop them in raw (they will still taste really good, but look a bit paler - totally fine if in a hurry)!
• In a small bowl, pour 2 tablespoons warm water over the saffron threads, if using and let this steep. (If using Rumi Saffron, ¼ teaspoon is enough.)
• Heat oil in a 6 quart Instant Pot, using the "saute" function. Add the onion and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes, then add bell pepper and carrots and cook 2-3 minutes.
• Add the saffron and its water, the chicken broth and wine to the instant pot, bring to a simmer, then using a wood spoon or spatula, scrap up any browned bits - getting into all those corners (this is absolutely imperative to preventing the burn error!!!).
• Stir in the remaining spices and salt.
• Stir in the tomatoes and their juices.
• Rinse the rice (important) and sprinkle it evenly over top - do not stir!
• Place the seasoned chicken over top of the rice, nestling it in a bit.
• Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.
• Naturally release, for 10 minutes.
• Break the chicken apart with two forks, and stir in the olives and peas, covering on warm for just a few minutes until peas heat through.
• Squeeze with lime and serve with the optional garnishes.

ARROZ CON POLLO

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the chicken, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove from the pan. When cooled, roughly chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Turn the heat down on the pan. Add the garlic, shallot, jalapeño, and pepper to the same pan. Sauté until soft and fragrant, scraping the browned bits off the bottom, being careful not to burn the garlic.
• Add the tomato paste, spices, thyme, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; sauté for 2-3 minutes, until deep red.
• Preheat the oven 350 degrees. Add beer; simmer and let it reduce for a few minutes. Add canned tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf; bring to a low simmer.
• Stir in chicken and rice; bring to a low simmer. Cover with a lid and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Stir in olives, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste and ENJOY your masterpiece!

INSTANT POT® EASY ARROZ CON POLLO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add cubed chicken; cook until golden, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil and cook onion, red peppers, green peppers, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, and red pepper flakes until tender, about 3 minutes. Place chicken back in the pot and stir in chicken broth, rice, and tomato sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Complete releasing pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid; stir in capers. Serve with cilantro and lemon wedges.

INSTANT POT PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir until edges start to brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sazon seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is white on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Add sofrito and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Stir to combine and cook until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function, then add the rice and mix well.
• Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups* of liquid (*if using a 6 quart pot; 8 quart pots should add enough water to make 3 cups of liquid). Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly to loosen any browned parts. Season with salt and pepper.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes.** Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. (**If making this with an 8-quart pot or a pot that is sensitive to the burn error, I recommend starting a secondary timer for 17 minutes when the pot reaches pressure, that way if the pot gives a burn error at any point, you can leave the lid in place and allow the food to continue to steam with the lid in place for the correct amount of time, then push cancel after 17 minutes to resume the recipe natural release method in the next step)
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

INSTANT POT PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil.
• Add salt pork pieces and stir for about 2 minutes or until edges start to brown. Add chicken and sazon seasoning.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until chicken is white on all sides.
• Add sofrito and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, olives, and capers.
• Stir to combine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated. Add rice and mix well. Turn off Saute function.
• Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2½ cups of liquid. Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method for about 5 minutes.
• Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.