Description
These Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls are a delicious and easy meal to make in your pressure cooker. Packed with flavor and customizable toppings, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Rice: Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until softened.
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Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1 diced jalapeño along with the bell pepper.
- Leftovers make a great filling for burritos or quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg