Instant Pot Chicken Paella - Pressure Cooker Paella
Instant pot chicken paella recipe that is easy, quick and make use of inexpensive ingredients. This is a simple but super delicious paella recipe made in the pressure cooker.
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time7mins
Total Time12mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: instant pot chicken paella, instant pot paella, pressure cooker paella
Servings: 6
Author: Olukemi
Equipment
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
2cupscups
1lbChicken
1largeBell pepperchopped
1mediumOnion chopped
1tablespoonPaprika
1teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonBlack pepper or to taste
2strandsSaffron
2tablespoonOil vegetable or olive oil
4cupsChicken broth
1cupGreen Peas
Saltto taste
Instructions
Set instant pot to saute mode. Add oil in the pot then add onions.
Saute till onion is translucent then add turmeric, black pepper, paprika, thyme and other spices.
Add in rice and chicken then turn off the saute mode of the instant pot. Add bell pepper and chicken broth in the pot and stir.
Deglaze the instant pot by scraping the bottom of the pot to lift up any brown bits at the bottom.
Cover instant pot with it’s lid and turn the knob to ‘sealing’ position. Set instant pot to manual pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. After the 7 minutes pressure coking is complete, switch off the instant pot and do a quick release.
Add in peas and stir. Cover with lid for 2 minutes. Take lid off, serve and enjoy
Notes
Paella will last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months. To store, leave to cool then dish in airtight container, label and store