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Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

This Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo is a quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened.
  • Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken pieces on top.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick pressure release and stir in the frozen peas.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the peas to heat through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

You can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs if preferred.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Arroz Con Pollo, Chicken and Rice, Instant Pot
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