This all-in-one dinner has quickly become a family favorite! Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls all cooked together in one pot, with rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chicken and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth , divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice , rinsed and drained
Topping ideas:
- cheese
- fresh cilantro , chopped
- avocado sliced
- green onion , chopped
- sour cream
Instructions
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Spray bottom of IP with non-stick cooking spray.
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Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to bottom of IP.
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Add chicken breasts.
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Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning.
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Add black beans and corn.
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Add salsa.
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Add rice.
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Add remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
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Press rice into the liquid to make sure it’s fully submerged.
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Set valve to sealing. Cook on Manual (high pressure) for 8 minutes.
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Allow pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes, then turn to quick release.
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Remove IP lid and gently FLUFF rice with a fork (Don’t stir it!).
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Place IP lid back on (with power off) for 5 more minutes to allow rice to rest while you prepare the toppings.
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Slide rice to the side a bit to find the chicken breasts and pull them out. Shred the chicken.
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Add a scoop of rice mixture to a bowl. Top with some shredded chicken, and other desired toppings. Serve with tortillas, if desired.
Notes
*This recipe is for use in a 6 QUART INSTANT POT. If using a larger instant pot, In step 2, add an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the pot (1 cup total in step 2).