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Instant Pot Chicken Paella

Instant Pot Chicken Paella is based off the traditional Spanish dish. Flavorful & ready in just minutes, this will be your go-to chicken and rice recipe. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chorizo chicken sausage , thinly sliced
  • 1 heaping cup Arborio rice
  • 1 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup thick and chunky salsa
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper , chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Lemon wedges , for serving
  • parsley , for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil on saute function in inner pot of Instant Pot.
  2. Add thinly sliced chicken sausage, cooking until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer chicken sausage to a plate, leaving seasoned oil in the inner pot.
  4. 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.
  5. Set to manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir again before serving with fresh lemon juice and parsley.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 2090mg (87%) Potassium 362mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1080IU (22%) Vitamin C 25.5mg (28%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% 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.