Instant Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe

I keep going back to this recipe time and again. Sometimes I use edamame instead of peas and it is just as good. Easy and any leftovers don’t last long.

This recipe was perfect for a cold, damp, dreary evening that needed some brightening up! I mostly stuck to the recipe but a couple of ingredient substitutions were needed to accommodate a couple of missing items ... I had boneless, skinless thighs and used 1-3/4 lbs of them, they worked great. Knowing the skin on would have added a little something to the taste that would be missing with me using skinless, I looked for a little something something to punch the flavor ever so gently; instead of sautéing in olive oil, I used equal parts olive oil and bacon grease. It was subtle, but if you knew it was there, you could find it. I loved that modification. The other was because I was out of ground red pepper. Instead of 1 tsp ground red, I substituted 1/2 tsp cayenne and 1/8 tsp long pepper (Piper longum). It had a excellent spice level, maybe a little bigger bite than just the ground red might have, but for me it was just exactly perfect. I will make this recipe again.

I made this as it was written and it turned out excellent! I think some of the problems that others encountered (food burn, mushy rice) can be avoided easily. In step 4, it's critical to use a flat wooden spatula to make sure bottom of pot doesn't have anything stuck to it. And in step 5, just layer the rice on top of the liquid, don't stir it in.

I have made this several times now. Picky family loves the recipe. I use calrose rice in the dish. Other than that, I don’t think it needs anything else.

Delicious. I increased the spices a bit and instead of fresh chopped tomatoes I used a 14oz can of diced tomatoes in the tomato juice. I also used boneless skinless chicken breasts instead as well, and topped with a little bit of cheese. Turned out delicious and moist, not dry. Squeezing lemon juice on top made a big difference and was the perfect ending touch

My favorite thing I’ve cooked this week.

Great recipe, but I substituted edamame like the picture instead of peas. It was a great sub even though it’s Spanish 😉

It was really good! A bit too spicy for us. I'll make again but cutting the ground red pepper in half. Chicken fell off the bone and the rice almost tasted like a risotto. Served with a side salad.

I moved the chicken and rice from insta pot to stove. First time I ever had a burn notice. Saved the rice and it is good. Used parsley, minced garlic,Saffron, onion, can tomatoes, water, salt, pepper to taste and a long grain rice. Followed the insta pot directions, scraped up the brown bits. Liquid, etc. I usually brown the rice in the fond with a little liquid then add the remaining liquid. Maybe it was the browing rice...good anyway. Now to wash the pot.

I only made minor adjustments, accidently used half the tomato. It was a very good chicken thigh recipe.

First time using my Instant Pot and wow, this is brilliant. I am so impressed and make me want to cook more. I really am not a fan of cooking but gosh this has changed me.

Meh. Same as others...followed to a T and was mushy. Added peas & immediately received the burn notice. Pass

Mushy mess. Way too much water. Spanish rice should be fluffy not mush. I followed recipe to the T. Flavor good but literally it tasted like blended rice/mush in your mouth. Complete fail. Tried to fix in pan. For nothing.

This is outstanding! My whole family loves it so much I have to double the recipe. We prefer adding edamame, instead of peas. You’ve got to try this!