"Instant Pot Arroz con Pollo! This Spanish version of Chicken and Rice is infused with saffron and smoked paprika, and full of amazing Spanish flavors!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ lbs chicken thighs (whole, boneless, skinless)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼- ½ teaspoon saffron
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2 tablespoons warm water
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, diced or sliced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 carrot, diced
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4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
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1 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth ( see notes, varies depening on rice you use)
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¼ cup white wine
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika if you like.
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2 teaspoon cumin
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ -1 teaspoon chili flakes
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1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted are nice) with the juices
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1 cup white rice, rinsed (use regular white rice, or Calrose rice- or a short-grain white rice) or see notes for other varieties -IMPORTANT!
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¼ cup sliced green olives
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1- 2 cups peas ( frozen are fine, or sub shelled edamame)
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a squeeze of fresh lime
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Optional Garnishes: lime wedges, warm tortillas, queso fresco cheese or sour cream, avocado, fresh Italian parsley.