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How to Make Instant Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that can be made in no time, look no further than this Instant Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice recipe. This dish is packed with traditional Spanish flavors and is a perfect one-pot meal that the whole family will love. The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook everything together, so you can have a delicious dinner on the table in no time.

This recipe is a twist on the classic Spanish dish, Arroz con Pollo, which translates to "rice with chi...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1020mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 489mg

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