Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls
Description
Beans, corn, and zesty tomatoes add Mexican flair to this easy, one-pot, chicken and rice dinner that goes from Instant Pot to table in under an hour.
Ingredients
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olive oil
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
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1 cup rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
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1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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4 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
2
Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
3
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
5
Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.