Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)

2 tbsp of olive oil

2 tbsp (¼ stick) of butter

½ tsp of saffron (a key flavor ingredient, so I strongly suggest you use it if possible. If not, it’s not the end of the world and it will still taste fabulous)

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 tbsp of crushed garlic

1.5 to 2 lbs of chicken thighs (boneless & skinless preferred), cut into bite-sized pieces

1 lb of chorizo (Spanish sausage), sliced into ¼″ discs

1 cup of a dry white wine like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc (or 1 cup more of broth if not using)

3 cups of chicken broth (I used 3 tsp of Chicken Better Than Bouillon + 3 cups of water)

14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, with their juices

14 oz of Goya Arroz Amarillo/Yellow Rice (I use this specific rice for this dish as it contains wonderful flavor spices - you can use the low sodium version as well)

Juice of 1 lime

2 tsp of dried parsley

2 tsp of smoked or regular paprika

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

Because all pots seem to be calibrated slightly differently with different sensitivity levels, if for whatever reason you receive a “burn” message AFTER the pin has come up and the time begins to countdown, DO NOT FREAK OUT. Simply ignore it. It is only because there is a lot of volume in the pot with the rice mixed with everything else but there is also plenty of liquid as well. It will continue cooking, countdown won’t be affected, and it will come out perfectly. If you receive a “burn” notice BEFORE the pin pops up, simply remove the lid, go back to the “Sauté” setting adjust so it’s on “More” or “High”, place the lid on top in the venting position and allow it to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will be perfect this way too but it is unlikely this will happen: subheading: Because all pots seem to be calibrated slightly differently with different sensitivity levels, if for whatever reason you receive a “burn” message AFTER the pin has come up and the time begins to countdown, DO NOT FREAK OUT. Simply ignore it. It is only because there is a lot of volume in the pot with the rice mixed with everything else but there is also plenty of liquid as well. It will continue cooking, countdown won’t be affected, and it will come out perfectly. If you receive a “burn” notice BEFORE the pin pops up, simply remove the lid, go back to the “Sauté” setting adjust so it’s on “More” or “High”, place the lid on top in the venting position and allow it to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will be perfect this way too but it is unlikely this will happen:

Saffron is a key flavor ingredient for this dish. Therefore, I strongly suggest you use it if possible. It is a pricier spice based on how much you get, BUT it basically lasts forever, a little goes a long way and is not often used in many recipes. If you don’t use it, it’s not the end of the world and the dish will still be fabulous.

Directions at pressureluckcooking.com

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