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arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) my way

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Recipe by
Michael Hall
@MTGHALL
Goodland, IN

This is one of my go-to dishes that I like to order from a favorite Mexican restaraunt near me. This is my version of that dish using ingredients that I had in my pantry and freezer. This version is made using an electric pressure cooker, similar to the Insta Pot brand.There are a wide variety of ways, and ingredients, used to make this dish but I wanted to recreate the version I am used to eating. I believe this recipe is as close as it gets. This dish packs a lot of flavor and is quick and easy for a week night meal. Try this one out, I think you'll agree. Enjoy.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients For arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) my way

  • FOR THE CHICKEN
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb
    chicken breast halves
  • 2 pkg
    sazon goya con azafran seasoning
  • 2
    cubes - maggi cons-mate tomato and chicken flavor seasoning
  • 1 c
    water
  • to taste
    salt and pepper
  • FOR THE RICE
  • 2 1/2 c
    white rice (rinsed thoroughly)
  • 1 - 7 3/4 oz
    can of el pato jalapeno salsa (can sub with reg tomato sauce)
  • 1 c
    water
  • TO SERVE
  • 1 can
    rico's queso blanco (or your favorite queso)
  • sliced fresh jalapeno
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped onion
  • warm floour tortillas

How To Make arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) my way

  • 1
    To cooker, add chicken, 1 cup water, Sazon season packets, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Secure lid and set cooker to "Chicken" setting (20 min.) Allow pressure to relase naturally.
  • 3
    Remove chicken from cooker and set aside, keep warm.
  • 4
    To remaining stock, add the Cons-mate cubes, 1 can of El Pato Jalapeno sauce, Rice and 1 cup water. Stir thoroughly until Cons-mate cubes have dissolved.
  • 5
    Secure lid on cooker and set to "Rice". When finished do quick release on pressure. **Note: When this is done rice will not be dry and fluffy. Should still be a little wet.
  • 6
    Tear chicken into small pieces or shreds and add to rice. Combine thoroughly.
  • 7
    Heat Queso according to directions.
  • 8
    Serve Arroz con Pollo with Queso drizzled over top. Serve with warm flour tortillas and add desired toppings and enjoy. I prefer Jalapeno, Cilantro, and diced onion but the choices are up to you.
  • 9
    Note: You should be able to find all ingredients at a Mexican Grocer or most Super Markets in the International foods. I was able to purchase all ingredients from Wal-mart. "El Pato", "Sazon", and "Maggi Cons-mate" are all common brand names.
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