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HomeCooking MethodInstant Pot

Instant Pot Paella

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/19/22 Updated: 02/11/23
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Fully loaded paella made in the Instant Pot! Loaded with chicken, shrimp, mussels, and calamari. This Instant Pot paella recipe is super quick and easy to make – ready in just 15 minutes!

Close-up view of Instant Pot Paella on a large neutral round plate with a fork.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • It comes together in a fraction of the time of traditional paella. The Instant Pot cooks this meal in just about 10 minutes. Whereas all other paella recipes require a minimum of 30 minutes to make.
  • It’s an easy, healthy dinner! Loaded with whole ingredients such as veggies, spices, rice, chicken, and seafood. This Instant Pot paella is a complete meal in one pot.
  • The Instant Pot not only means quick cooking, but quick cleanup too. Because we’re using just one pot for this entire recipe, cleanup will be a total breeze!

Chef’s Tips

  • Once you add in the chicken broth, be sure to scrape up as much from the bottom of your Instant Pot as possible. If too much is stuck to the bottom of your Instant Pot when you seal it, the pot won’t come to pressure. In this case, you’ll get a “burn” warning, and you’ll need to go back in and scrape as much food from the bottom of the pot as possible before continuing.
  • Feel free to add or remove any seafood you’d like! If not a fan of shellfish, simply leave it out of this Instant Pot paella recipe. This meal is super easy to customize based on your preferences.
  • For even easier cooking, I recommend prepping and chopping all your ingredients ahead of time. Once the Instant Pot is turned on, this recipe moves rather quickly. Therefore, to keep up the momentum, have everything prepped and ready to go before diving in!
Overhead view of a plate of Instant Pot paella on a wooden tabletop.

More Instant Pot Recipe You Must Try

  • Instant Pot Black Rice
  • Instant Pot Italian Sausage
  • Beer-Infused Instant Pot Brats
  • Instant Pot Chicken Paprikash
  • Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

I hope you love this recipe as much as we did! Be sure to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, too!

 

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Overhead view of a plate of Instant Pot paella on a wooden tabletop.

Instant Pot Paella

Prep:5 minutes minutes
Cook:10 minutes minutes
Total:15 minutes minutes
The Instant Pot gives you delicious paella that's ready to eat in just 15 minutes.
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6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of saffron threads
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups short grain white rice see Notes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ pound shrimp peeled, tail-on
  • ½ pound mussels
  • ½ pound calamari rings
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Instructions 

  • Place olive oil in Instant Pot and set to sauté setting. Once oil is hot, add in onion, bell pepper, and garlic – cook for 3 minutes.
    Overhead view of paella ingredients in an Instant Pot.
  • Once veggies are tender, add in the diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and saffron. Stir and cook for about 1 minute, then add in the chicken – cook for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is beginning to turn opaque.
    Overhead view of paella ingredients in an Instant Pot.
  • Add in rice and stir, then pour in chicken broth. Use a spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
    Overhead view of paella ingredients in an Instant Pot.
  • Place shrimp, mussels, calamari, and frozen peas into Instant Pot, in that exact order and do not stir. Place and secure lid on pot then set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
    Overhead view of paella ingredients in an Instant Pot.
  • Manually release steam and once pressure valve has dropped, remove lid and serve paella warm.
    Overhead view of paella ingredients in an Instant Pot.

Notes

  • Short Grain Rice: Traditional paella uses a rice called “Bomba Rice,” though any short grain rice will work in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 48g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 45g | Vitamin C: 46mg | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 704mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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  1. AvatarSharon says

    Posted on 8/12/23 at 12:59 am

    Can I use frozen prawns?

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    • Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes TeamJessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says

      Posted on 8/17/23 at 3:42 pm

      Hi, Sharon! We have only used fresh shellfish in this recipe, so we can’t say how frozen prawns would turn out. We suggest thawing them first, if possible! If you try it with frozen, be sure to let us know how it turns out!

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