INSTANT POT® EASY ARROZ CON POLLO

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This is the tastiest and easiest arroz con pollo you'll ever make! Try this great Latin-inspired chicken and rice that is full of color and flavor and can be made in minutes in your Instant Pot®.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
½ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1298 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

subodh ranjitkar
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sudip khanal
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This was a great recipe! I've been looking for a good arroz con pollo recipe for a while, and this one definitely hit the spot. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I also loved the flavor of the sofrito. I will defini


Anta Akter
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chioma okafor
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the sofrito, it really gives the dish a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarfraz Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the flavor of the sofrito, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Shawn Ziwere
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Hom Karki
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


King Ezege
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I also loved the flavor of the sofrito. I will definitely be making this again.


Sardar Faizan
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Purushottam Bairagi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the sofrito, it really gives the dish a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


PEDRO ELECTRICAL ENTERPRISES Samuel Ezenwa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the flavor of the sofrito, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Shelley Macready
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith Gordon
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


mdrifatmia M
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the sofrito, it really gives the dish a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Izzy Garcia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the flavor of the sofrito, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Diyar Mohammed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Eugene Pemberton
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


murwat Tahiri
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This was a great recipe! I've been looking for a good arroz con pollo recipe for a while, and this one definitely hit the spot. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I also loved the flavor of the sofrito. I will defini