Chicken Burrito Bowl Instant Pot Recipe

Rice & beans. What a winning combination! These are two great staples to keep around the pantry. Why? I hear you! They absorb flavour So well and are used in many cultures: Indian, Mexican, Brazilian, Korean, and all over Latin America, to name a few. In India, red kidney beans are used to make the famous – rajma masala. You can take a trip around the world using rice and beans without leaving your kitchen. Incredible! In a nutshell, here’s why this burrito bowl is amazing: You can save around 200 calories by skipping the tortilla and still have a healthy, filling meal!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Protein: We use 1 kilogram of chicken breast. Protein is essential to help you feel full for longer and build and maintain muscles! Veggies: This recipe uses a rainbow of vegetables: onion, corn, tomato, chilli, avocado, lettuce, and cilantro. They are packed full of essential nutrients to keep you healthy! Grains: Rice and beans, of course! These are the most common Mexican staples. No burrito bowl or Mexican meal is complete without rice & beans! Fat: In this chicken burrito bowl recipe, we use oil and garnish the bowl with cheese and sour cream. Fat helps you to feel satisfied and full.

How To Make Burrito Bowl

Wash and soak rice in 2 cups of water and then follow these 6 easy steps:

Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté mode, and let it heat up for 5 minutes. Add oil, and chopped onion, and then sauté for a minute to soften the onions (image 1). Next, add the chicken breast pieces, salt, paprika, and taco seasoning. Sauté for 2 – 3 minutes. The chicken will start to turn pale white as it cooks (image 2). After 2-3 minutes, add the corn, beans, salsa or tomato paste, chopped tomato, and green chilli. Stir to sauté for another 2-3 minutes (image 3).

Drain water from the soaked rice and add rice to the Instant Pot and other ingredients (image 4). Add in the stock, then stir to combine everything. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and seal the valve. Set the Pressure Cook Mode for 3 minutes. When it’s finished, turn the valve to unseal the Instant Pot and let the pressure out. Then open the lid and fluff the rice using a fork. Your Chicken Burrito Bowl is ready to assemble!