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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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