Description
This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, savory rice, black beans, corn, and salsa come together in the Instant Pot, creating a delicious Mexican-inspired dish ready in just 25 minutes. Customize with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup chunky salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or water)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, diced onions, and minced garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the rinsed rice, drained black beans, frozen corn, chunky salsa, and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot well to deglaze and prevent burning.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid. Set the cooker to Manual or Pressure Cook mode on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
- Serve: Open the lid and fluff the rice mixture with a fork. Serve warm in bowls and top with your preferred optional toppings like shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results or chicken breasts for leaner meat.
- Adjust salsa heat level according to your preference.
- Make sure to deglaze the pot well to avoid the burn warning on the Instant Pot.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add extra beans or vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated well.
