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Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz Con Pollo is an easy, Spanish one pot meal that your entire family will love. It cooks up quickly right in your Instant Pot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 597kcal
Author: Wendy

Ingredients

  • 5-6 boneless chicken tenders
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper diced
  • 1 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon saffron
  • ½ teaspoon Curry
  • 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables corn, carrots, peas and green beans
  • Green onions

Instructions

  • Turn on the Instant Pot ON and select "sauté"
  • Add the olive oil.
  • Add the diced chicken and cook for 5 - 8 minutes,
  • Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and set to the side.
  • Add half of the olive oil, onion, peppers, garlic.
  • Saute’ 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add chicken broth,rice, saffron, frozen vegetables, and cooked chicken.
  • Mix to combine.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Secure the lid to the Instant Pot.
  • Select manual cooking time to 10 minutes.
  • Pressure release on its own for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the valve to Vent to release pressure.
  • Then remove the lid.
  • Press "cancel".
  • Garnish with diced onions

Notes

If you would like to cook this meal ahead I recommend you only cook the chicken and veggies ahead, and cook the rice fresh. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2646IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg