INSTANT POT® SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE

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This delicious arroz-con-pollo-esque dish is so easy to make with the Instant Pot®! Colorful, appetizing, and nourishing, this meal comes together in a flash and is chock full of flavor! I hope it becomes your next favorite weeknight meal. Squeeze lime or lemon wedges over if you like!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 pinch salt, or more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup frozen peas, partially thawed

Steps:

  • Rub each chicken thigh down with salt.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function; heat olive oil. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Place bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the pressure cooker. Saute until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add salt, cumin, ground red pepper, oregano, white pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until onion is translucent and softened, 3 to 5 minutes, making sure not to burn it.
  • Mix in tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; scrape bottom to remove any browned bits.
  • Pour in rice. Return chicken thighs to the pot, on top of rice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 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. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in peas. Replace and lock lid to heat peas, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1020.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Bilal Billo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and rice cook together in the Instant Pot, so there's minimal cleanup. The flavors are also really good, with a nice blend of spices and herbs.


Steve Gipson
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, rice, and vegetables, and it always turns out great. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Jamelyn Hambrick
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This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nyah Newton
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenneth Grant
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and rice cook together in the Instant Pot, so there's minimal cleanup. The flavors are also really good, with a nice blend of spices and herbs.


Nemphyss Khirys
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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 always fluffy and flavorful. The sauce is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shahbaz
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fulcrum
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I'm always looking for new and easy Instant Pot recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


TEM Edit
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This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


RA FI UL Islam
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, rice, and vegetables, and it always turns out great. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Dipu Vlogs
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw everything in the Instant Pot and have a delicious meal ready in no time. The chicken and rice are always cooked perfectly, and the flavors are amazing.


Shashini Nicholas
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken and rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jermari Mitchell
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and rice cook together in the Instant Pot, so there's minimal cleanup. The flavors are also really good, with a nice blend of spices and herbs.


tiana maughan
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really impressed me. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shazaib Ishaq
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I've tried many Instant Pot recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the rice is always fluffy and delicious.


Ken Chiarella
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This recipe turned out amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The flavors were incredible, with a nice balance of spices and herbs. Definitely a keeper!