Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado Or Chicken Stewed Recipes

INSTANT POT ESTOFADO DE POLLO (PUERTO RICAN-STYLE CHICKEN STEW)

Steps:

• Select the sauté function on the pressure cooker (if using an electric pressure cooker; for stovetop pressure cookers, heat over a burner on medium-high heat). Heat the olive oil in the pot.
• Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Add the wine and vinegar to the pot, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Press cancel or turn off the burner.
• Add the tomato sauce to the pot and stir until well mixed. Stir in the potatoes, onion, olives, garlic, capers, and salt. Return the chicken to the pot and spoon some of the sauce over the top of the chicken.
• Close and lock the pressure cooker lid, make sure the pressure/steam-release switch is set to sealing, and set the cooking time to 10 minutes at high/normal pressure (if using an electric pressure cooker; for stovetop pressure cookers, heat over a burner on high heat, set a timer for 10 minutes after the pot has reached pressure, then reduce the heat to low). It will take about 11 minutes for the pot to come to pressure before the cooking time begins.
• After the pressure cooking time ends, electric pressure cookers will automatically turn off their heat (stovetop pressure cookers must be removed from the heat). Allow the pressure to release from the pot naturally for 5 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure using the manufacturer's quick-release method.
• Open the lid and select the sauté function on the pot again. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then press cancel or turn off the burner.

INSTANT POT PUERTO RICAN POLLO GUISADO OR CHICKEN STEWED

Steps:

• Press the Sauté button and add the olive oil, sofrito, tomato sauce, sazon, diced tomatoes, garlic, chicken bouillon packet and stir for about five minutes until everything is well blended.
• Salt and Pepper to taste!
• Once everything is blended, add the chickens, water, bay leaves, potatoes, and chili powder (optional).
• Seal the instant pressure cooker.
• Turn off Sauté.
• Click the Poultry button and set it for 25 minutes. You can also use the Pressure Cook button and set the time for 25 minutes.
• Natural release for about 10 to 15 minutes.

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.

POLLO GUISADO (PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN STEW)

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven on medium heat.
• Season the chicken with the Adobo seasoning, then add the olive oil and chicken to the pot. Let the pieces brown for 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
• Add the sofrito, Sazon, tomato paste, powdered chicken bouillon, oregano, water, potatoes, carrots, bay leaves and olives into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the chicken back into the pot.
• Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the pollo guisado for 40-50 minutes with the lid on* or until the chicken is cooked through.If your stew is too watery. cook with the lid off to reduce the liquid to your desired level.
• Check for seasoning and add a bit more chicken bouillon if the pollo guisado needs a bit more salt.
• Sprinkle the finished stew with the chopped cilantro, if using, and stir.
• Serve with white rice, mashed potatoes or some crusty bread for dipping!