Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

I’ve been planning new recipes to make and share with you all this year, and I reached out on my Instagram page to ask for your recommendations. It quickly became clear that my readers want more easy dinner ideas–including more recipes you can make in your instant pot!
(Here’s the instant pot I own and if you’re thinking about buying one, you can read this great article about them.)
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.

Prep Time: 5 Mins
Cook Time: 20 Mins
Total Time: 25 Mins

Ingredients
  • 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice , rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth , divided
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup corn
Topping ideas:
  1. cheese
  2. fresh cilantro , chopped
  3. avocado sliced
  4. green onion , chopped
  5. sour cream

 Instructions
  1. Spray bottom of IP with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to bottom of IP.
  3. Add chicken breasts.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning.
  5. Add black beans and corn.
  6. Add salsa.
  7. Add rice.
  8. Add remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
  9. Press rice into the liquid to make sure it’s fully submerged.
  10. Set valve to sealing. Cook on Manual (high pressure) for 8 minutes.
  11. Allow pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes, then turn to quick release.
  12. Remove IP lid and gently FLUFF rice with a fork (Don't stir it!).
  13. Place IP lid back on (with power off) for 5 more minutes to allow rice to rest while you prepare the toppings.
  14. Slide rice to the side a bit to find the chicken breasts and pull them out. Shred the chicken. 
  15. Add a scoop of rice mixture to a bowl. Top with some shredded chicken, and other desired toppings. Serve with tortillas, if desired.

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