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

Instant Pot Paella

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

Equipment Needed

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients Needed

  • 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

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.

Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

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