Description
This Instant Pot Weeknight Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls recipe is a quick, hearty, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts cook together with rice, black beans, salsa, and chicken broth in the Instant Pot, resulting in a perfectly cooked, comforting bowl that is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Optional Toppings
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Add the chicken breasts, rice, chicken broth, drained and rinsed black beans, and salsa into the Instant Pot, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook Under Pressure: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, allowing the chicken and rice to cook thoroughly and flavors to meld.
- Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure from the Instant Pot using the quick release method, then remove the lid safely.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks or a shredder, then stir the shredded chicken back into the rice and bean mixture to combine evenly.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well distributed. Serve the mixture in bowls and top with optional avocado slices, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream as desired.
Notes
- Use freshly made or store-bought salsa depending on your preferred spice level.
- For extra flavor, consider seasoning the chicken breasts with taco seasoning before adding to the pot.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the salsa and broth are certified gluten-free.
- If you don’t have shredded cheese on hand, you can use cheese slices or omit it entirely for a lighter meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
