Instant Pot Chicken Paella
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
331 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Spanish
Instant Pot Chicken Paella
Description
Instant Pot Chicken Paella combines thinly sliced chorizo chicken sausage sautéed to develop browning with arborio rice flavored by saffron and thick, chunky salsa. The liquid base of chicken stock steams the rice to tender perfection under high pressure in the Instant Pot, melding the ingredients efficiently.
After pressure cooking, roasted red pepper and frozen peas are stirred in to preserve their color and texture, letting the dish rest briefly on the warm setting. Fresh lemon juice and parsley garnish add brightness and herbal notes that complement the mildly spicy sausage.
This paella is an accessible version of the classic Spanish dish, suitable for a quick weeknight dinner. It serves well as a hearty main course on its own without additional side dishes.
Using the Instant Pot minimizes stirring and timing concerns typical of stovetop paella. After cooking, stirring the ingredients together helps distribute the flavors evenly.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chorizo chicken sausage , thinly sliced
- 1 arborio rice heaping cup
- 1 teaspoon saffron
- 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup salsa thick and chunky
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper , chopped
- 1 cup peas frozen
- lemon for serving, wedges
- parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil on saute function in inner pot of Instant Pot.
- Add thinly sliced chicken sausage, cooking until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken sausage to a plate, leaving seasoned oil in the inner pot.
- Add arborio rice, saffron, fine sea salt, thick and chunky salsa and chicken stock to inner pot. Stir and lock lid in place with vent sealed.
- Set to manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Use quick release. Stir in roasted red pepper, frozen peas and chicken sausage. Replace lid and continue on "keep warm" function for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir again before serving with fresh lemon juice and parsley.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2090mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1080IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 25.5mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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