Instant Pot® Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

Instant Pot® Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

My family’s recipe for arroz con pollo adapted for the Instant Pot®! Made completely in your Instant Pot® or multi-functional pressure cooker, this arroz con pollo is as easy as it is delicious!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup salt pork, diced
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with achiote
  • 1 cup sofrito
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 3 cups white rice, rinsed
  • 1 (16 ounce) can gandules (green pigeon peas), undrained
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
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.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use jarred sofrito sauce or freshly made with onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, and oregano pureed in a food processor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

632
Calories
25g
Fat
66g
Carbs
34g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 632
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat8g 38%
Cholesterol84mg 28%
Sodium2579mg 112%
Total Carbohydrate66g 24%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars4g
Protein34g
Vitamin C19mg 96%
Calcium59mg 5%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium550mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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