How To Make Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Select “Saute” function on the Instant Pot, add olive oil, and heat it up. Add chicken cubes and saute until browned.
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Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are slightly softened.
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Stir in corn kernels, black beans, rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to “Sealing” position, and select “Manual” function. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
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Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes. Then, carefully switch the valve to “Venting” position to release any remaining pressure.
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Open the Instant Pot lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Close the lid for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
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Serve the Mexican chicken and rice bowls hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 475kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 98mg
- Sodium : 580mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 51g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 41g
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