Name: Instant Pot Asopao de Pollo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided; 1/2 cup sofrito; 4 cups chicken stock, heated; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2/3 cup long-grain white rice, well rinsed; 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup canned peas (optional)

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Have you gotten your copy of my new cookbook, 30-Minute Instant Pot Cookbook yet? I’m sharing another recipe from the book as a sneak peek today: Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew). As you’ve probably noticed, I love cooking and adapting my family’s Puerto Rican recipes. In case you didn’t know, asopao is a Puerto Rican stew that is considered to be Puerto Rico’s national dish (along with arroz con gandules). Like many traditional recipes, every family has their own way of making this comforting stew. The quick pressure cooker version of asopao that I’m sharing today gives you the comforting feeling and rich Puerto Rican flavors when you’re craving Puerto Rican asopao but short on time. This asopao de pollo Instant Pot recipe only takes 30 minutes to make, from start to finish, in just one pot!

Instant Pot Asopao de Pollo (asopao de pollo Puertorriqueno)

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What you need to make Puerto Rican asopao

asopao de pollo receta (asopao de pollo Instant Pot recipe)

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to gather for making my Instant Pot version of asopao de pollo Puertorriqueno:

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning,* divided
1/2 cup sofrito*
4 cups chicken stock, heated
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2/3 cup long-grain white rice, well rinsed
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup canned peas (optional)

*Ingredient Tips:

You can find adobo seasoning and jarred sofrito in the Hispanic section of your grocery store, or you can use a homemade recipe for either (see my recipe for how to make Puerto Rican sofrito here).
To add a little something extra to this dish, you can add a packet of Sazón con Culantro y Achiote, as well.

How to make this asopao de pollo Instant Pot recipe

Asopao de pollo receta (Instant Pot Puerto Rican stew)

To make this Puerto Rican stew, start by selecting the Sauté function on your Instant Pot. Heat the oil in the pot. Pour the chicken stock into a microwave-safe measuring cup and microwave for 3-4 minutes on high, or until hot. This is a tip to help keep this recipe under 30 minutes, as the pot will reach pressure faster if the liquid is hot. That being said, you should not use this shortcut unless a recipe calls for it, as it might affect cooking time negatively in other recipes and your food may be underdone (the food is cooking while the pot reaches pressure).

Next, season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of adobo. Add the chicken to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the sofrito and sauté for 1 more minute. Press Cancel to end the Sauté function.

Pour the hot chicken stock into the pot and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), rice, olives, capers, bouillon, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon adobo, oregano, pepper, and cumin.

Close the lid and set the cooking time to 5 minutes at high/normal pressure. It will take about 12 minutes for the pot to reach pressure before the 5 minutes of pressure cooking time begins.

After the pressure cooking time ends, allow the pressure to release from the pot naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. Open the lid and stir the peas (if desired) into your Puerto Rican asopao.

Store leftovers (if there are any) of this Puerto Rican stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

asopao de pollo Puertorriqueno in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican-Style Chicken and Rice Stew)

Here’s the shortcut Puerto Rican asopao recipe! Enjoy, and be sure to order 30-Minute Instant Pot Cookbook on Amazon here for more quick, easy, and delicious meals like this asopao de pollo Instant Pot recipe.