Instant Pot Estofado de Pollo (Puerto Rican–Style Chicken Stew)

Name: Instant Pot Estofado de Pollo (Puerto Rican–Style Chicken Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 medium onion (chopped); 1/4 cup Spanish-style green olives stuffed with pimentos; 6 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 teaspoon capers; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

I adapted this recipe for estofado de pollo (AKA pollo guisado) from one of my mother’s Puerto Rican specialties to be made in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. It has a wonderful vinegary taste with a light red sauce. It can be made with chicken breasts or thighs or a combination of both. My family likes to eat it over white rice, but it can be enjoyed on its own.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:54:50 GMT