Description
These Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken, rice, beans, and corn with Mexican-inspired seasonings, topped with your favorite fixings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)
- Toppings such as avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and chicken pieces. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked through). Press Cancel.
- Add the rice, black beans, corn, salsa, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine, making sure the rice is fully submerged. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid and fluff the mixture with a fork. Stir in cheese if using, and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fire-roasted salsa or add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
- You can also substitute brown rice, but increase the broth to 2 cups and cook for 22 minutes with a full natural release.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
