Simple Instant Pot Chicken Paella With Chopped Pimentos

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Simple Instant Pot Chicken Paella with Chopped Pimentos

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 Servings

No one wants to spend a large amount of time in the kitchen cooking. I sure don’t. I developed this recipe as a Friday night meal during the fall. This is when our family is the busiest. We needed a quick, hearty meal before we were off to watch my son play high school football.

This easy-to-follow recipe simplifies the traditional process while maintaining the authentic taste and aroma that paella lovers crave.

With just a handful of ingredients and the push of a button, you can create a comforting one-pot meal. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a kitchen novice, you’ll find that this Instant Pot Chicken Paella is not only delicious but also accessible, making it a wonderful addition to your weekly dinner rotation.

Get ready to impress your loved ones with a dish that’s as rewarding to make as it is to savor! They will think you have spent all day cooking in the kitchen.

Ingredients Needed

Please note that a full list of ingredients and a printable version of this recipe are available below.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pounds of chicken breast
• 4 cups water
• 2 boxes of Goya Yellow Rice
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 jar diced pimientos (with liquid)

How to Make This Simple Chicken Paella Recipe

STEP ONE: Add olive oil to Instant Pot and turn Instant Pot on to Saute. Leave lid off. Add chicken breast to hot Instant Pot with oil to “brown” all sides.

STEP TWO: Carefully add water and close the Instant Pot. Turn the steam vent to close, turn on, and set to Saute for 25 minutes.

STEP THREE: When done, release steam, remove chicken, and shred. Remove water and reserve three cups to cook rice.

STEP FOUR: Next, add shredded chicken, the three cups water (you may need to add fresh water to the reserved water to get to 3 cups), Goya Yellow Rice, chopped green olives, smoked paprika, and diced pimiento (with liquid).

STEP FIVE: Then stir to incorporate all ingredients. Close the Instant Pot lid and turn on the Rice setting. When done, release the steam, stir, and serve.

Instant Pot Chicken Paella Printable Recipe

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