Instant Pot® Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo
Description
This traditional recipe for arroz con pollo has been adapted for the Instant Pot®! You don't need another gadget and it is as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup salt pork, diced
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
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2 (1 5/12 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with achiote
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1 cup sofrito
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
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1 tablespoon capers
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3 cups white rice, rinsed
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1 (16 ounce) can gandules (green pigeon peas), undrained
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir until edges start to brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sazon seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is white on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2
Add sofrito and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Stir to combine and cook until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Turn off Saute function.
3
Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.