Instant Pot Bobo de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stew)

This creamy Brazilian chicken stew (bobo de frango) tastes great served over rice with potato sticks. Using your Instant Pot cuts down on time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 514 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• salt to taste
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
• 2 cups yuca (cassava) roots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon dende oil (palm oil)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 0.66666668653488 cup table cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken with salt and lime juice, and set aside to marinate while prepping the vegetables.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute chicken tenders until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil and saute onion and bell pepper until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off Saute function.

Step 3

Remove chicken tenders, shred with 2 forks, and set aside. Turn on the Instant Pot® and select low Saute function. Using an immersion blender, blend stew in the pot. Add coconut milk and table cream while blending. Season with salt and stir in shredded chicken chopped cilantro and palm oil.

Step 4

Serve garnished with additional cilantro.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 6

Return chicken tenders to the Instant Pot®. Add chicken broth, yuca, and tomato, making sure chicken tenders are completely submerged in broth. Season lightly with salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.