Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice Casserole in the Instant Pot

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Created at: January 16, 2025

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

25 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Recipe Description

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken and seasoned rice, infused with vibrant Spanish flavors.

Healthy Swaps:

Substitute white rice with quinoa for added protein.
Replace chicken with jackfruit for a plant-based option.

Nutritional Highlights

Chicken: A lean protein to support muscle growth and repair.
Rice: A gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
Tomatoes: Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.

Ingredients

chicken breast - 16 ounces of chicken breast
⌞(substitute boneless chicken thighs)
extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro
garlic clove - 3 garlic cloves
⌞(minced)
gluten-free chicken broth - 1 cup of gluten-free chicken broth
homemade Sazón seasoning - 2 tablespoons of homemade Sazón seasoning
⌞(You can use store bought or the link to make your own at home)
jasmine rice - 1 cup of jasmine rice
tomato paste - 2 ½ tablespoons of tomato paste
yellow onion - 1 yellow onion
⌞(chopped)

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Nutrition Information

Calories:

682.2

Protein:

75.6g

Total Fat:

24.9g

Carbohydrates:

36.1g

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Recipe Steps

Step 1

Chop [ ](chicken breast) into bite-size pieces and then season the chicken with [ ](homemade Sazón seasoning) and set aside.

Step 2

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat [ ](extra virgin olive oil) and add [ ](yellow onion) (chopped). Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add [ ](garlic clove) (minced) and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in [ ](tomato paste) and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Step 4

Add chicken and brown slightly on both sides, then remove and set aside.

Step 5

Add a splash of the [ ](gluten-free chicken broth) and scrape the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Add the remaining chicken broth to the pot and deglaze again. Stir in [ ](jasmine rice) (rinsed and drained), ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Step 7

Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture. Press "Cancel" on the Instant Pot.

Step 8

Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" on high for 4 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.

Step 9

Fluff the rice, serve, and garnish with [ ](fresh cilantro).