Instant Pot Puerto Rican Asopao de Pollo Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich substitute, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Cut chicken thighs and chicken breasts into about one-inch chunks and add them to the pot.

Sauté the chicken until browned, but not fully cooked.

Add water and chicken bouillon to the pot.

Add sofrito and olive and caper mixture to the pot.

Chunk some potatoes and chop some carrots, then add them to the pot.

Chop garlic and cilantro, and add them to the pot.

Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 5 minutes, then allow a natural release for 5 minutes followed by a quick release.

While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, cook noodles on the stovetop to prevent them from becoming mushy.

Once the Instant Pot finishes, add the cooked noodles to the pot and stir everything together.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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