Spanish-Style Instant Pot Chicken & Rice

Step 1

Select sauté to preheat the pressure cooking pot. When hot, add oil and cubed chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and tomato paste and stir to coat everything in the seasonings. Add the peppers, onions, and rice and stir to combine.

Step 3

Add chicken broth and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 3 minutes cook time.

Step 5

When the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 7 minutes, then finish with a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Serve as is or with your favorite toppings, as desired.