Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
1 servings of arroz con pollo (chicken with rice) contains 457 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 32% carbs, 48% fat, and 20% protein. This is a good source of protein (41% of your Daily Value), fiber (17% of your Daily Value), and potassium (22% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 50 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the chile powder, cumin, oregano,salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle thespice mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute and adjust to More or high.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the pot, add the chicken thighs, and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a heat-proof plate.
- In the Instant Pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Saute the rice until light golden brown. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until the onion is translucent. Stir in the tomatoes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce; season lightly with salt. Return the chicken to the Instant Pot. Top withthe cilantro.
- Lock the lid into place and set the steam release valve to sealed. Select Manual or PRESSURE COOK and set the timer for 12 minutes on high.
- When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Discard the cilantro. Serve immediately, garnished with Pico de Gallo Verde and pimiento-stuffed olive slices (if using).
- Recipe by: Everyday Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook by Leslie Limon (source: https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/arroz-con-pollo-chicken-with-rice/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of arroz con pollo (chicken with rice) (391g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 457 | |
| Fats | 25g | 32% |
| Saturated fats | 5g | 25% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 41% |
| Carbs | 37g | 13% |
| Net carbs | 32g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 17% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 23g | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 26μg | |
| Beta carotene | 413μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 49mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Fluoride | 0.2μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 32μg | 8% |
| Lycopene | 7160μg | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 6mg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 211mg | 30% |
| Retinol | 23μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 20μg | 36% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1985IU | |
| Vitamin A | 836μg | 93% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Vitamin D IU | 3IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 7μg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 15% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.3g | |
| Total omega 6 | 4g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.5g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 0.4g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
