Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 (14- to 15-ounce) jar salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Add the oil to the Instant Pot, turn on sauté setting, and heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth and cook, gently scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any stuck-on bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  2. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add the chicken, rice, beans, corn, salsa, and remaining 3/4 cup broth to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Pressure-cook for 10 minutes at HIGH pressure. When cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.

  3. Gently stir everything together. Divide between bowls and top with the cheese and cilantro.

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