Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls (Printable)

A vibrant one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, rice, beans, and classic Mexican seasonings, cooked quickly in the Instant Pot.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup frozen corn

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed

→ Legumes

07 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

08 - 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Toppings

16 - Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
17 - Sour cream
18 - Sliced avocado
19 - Fresh cilantro
20 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Once hot, add a splash of oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
02 - Add the chicken pieces, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat chicken with spices; sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned but not cooked through.
03 - Stir in the rice. Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure no bits are stuck.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with green chilies with juices, black beans, and corn. Do not stir to avoid a burn warning.
05 - Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
06 - When timer is done, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
07 - Fluff the mixture with a fork. Serve hot, topped with cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot so you spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your meal
  • The pressure cooking infuses every grain of rice with Mexican spices and makes the chicken incredibly tender
  • You can customize toppings to create a completely different bowl each time
02 -
  • The burn notice typically happens when something sticks to the bottom, so always deglaze thoroughly after sautéing
  • Natural pressure release for at least 5 minutes prevents foamy liquid from clogging your steam valve
  • Rinsing rice until water runs clear is non-negotiable for fluffy results in pressure cooking
03 -
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving to brighten all the flavors
  • Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes after cooking for the best texture

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