Description
Delicious and easy Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner with Mexican-inspired flavors. These bowls are packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant ingredients, making them a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings:
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced (or substitute adobo sauce)
Veggies and Rice:
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice/quinoa)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (optional)
Toppings:
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Jalapeño
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the Instant Pot on sauté mode, add oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add Seasonings and Veggies: Stir in chipotle, cumin, oregano, bell pepper, black beans, corn, salsa, and rice.
- Cook: Pour chicken stock over the rice, seal lid, and pressure cook on High for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff and mix ingredients, shred chicken if needed. Serve in bowls, top with cilantro, avocado, sour cream, jalapeño, and lime.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier; cut breasts into small pieces to avoid toughness.
- Omit corn if desired. Substitute with brown rice or quinoa (adjust pressure time).
- Dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
- For extra lime flavor, add zest and juice after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking (Instant Pot)
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (6 oz protein + rice mixture)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
