Instant Pot Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo Recipe

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir until edges start to brown about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sazon seasoning. Cook stirring occasionally until chicken is white on all sides about 5 minutes.

Add sofrito and cook stirring occasionally for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce olives and capers. Stir to combine and cook until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Turn off Saute function.

Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.