Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
Even better than your favorite fast-casual version, you can make Chicken Burrito Bowls in the Instant Pot in under 30 minutes. This recipe uses the Pot-in-Pot Method to cook the chicken and rice together at the same time.
Servings: 4
Cost: $9.00
Equipment
- 6-quart Instant Pot / pressure cooker
- 2-inch tall Metal Trivet
- 7-inch wide Glass Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken and Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Long Grain White Rice (or Basmati Rice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Salsa (see note)
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, chopped into cubes
Topping Ideas (choose your favorites)
- Salsa
- Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Lettuce
- Guacamole
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Pico de Gallo
- Black Beans
- Corn Kernels
- Cilantro
- Crumbled Tortilla Chips or Tortilla Strips
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice.
- To the bowl of the Instant Pot, add dried oregano, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, and chicken. Stir well.
- Top the chicken with a 2” metal trivet. Place a 7” wide glass bowl on top of the trivet. (Be sure that both the rack and bowl are approved for use in the Instant Pot.)
- Pour rice into the bowl and add 1 1/2 cups water. Make sure all grains of rice are covered by the water.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Set the pressure valve to Sealing.
- Cook on manual / high pressure for 6 minutes.
- When done cooking, leave the machine on Warming (most machines automatically revert to this after cooking). Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. (Tip: I like to set a kitchen timer so that I don’t get distracted and forget.)
- Manually release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the bowl of rice and rack and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
- Stir the chicken. If you prefer to serve it shredded for the burrito bowls, use the back of a spoon to gently break the chicken apart while stirring it with the sauce.
- Taste the chicken and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.
- Set out the rice, chicken, and any of your preferred toppings. Assemble burrito bowls at the table.
Notes
Salsa - Any type of salsa will work, but the more flavorful the salsa, the more flavorful the chicken will be. If your salsa seems super chunky or thick, it’s a good idea to add ¼ cup of water to be sure there is enough liquid for the machine to work correctly.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg