Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls combine tender chicken with fluffy rice, sweet corn, black beans, and tomatoes with green chilies for a balanced, gently spiced bite in every spoonful. Creamy melted cheese and fresh cilantro add richness and brightness. Serve for an easy weeknight dinner or casual meal prep bowls that reheat beautifully.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute and move the chicken to a plate.
- 2
Pour the chicken broth into the pot and scrape the bottom with a spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
- 3
Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Use the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Open the lid and stir the chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Calories 684.42 kcal High
- Protein 44.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 67.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.5 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.74 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.93 mg High
- Sodium 921.21 mg High
- Fiber 6.83 g Good Source
- Sugar 11.53 g High
- Added Sugar 0.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 276.0 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.7 mg Good Source
- Potassium 165.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 306.15 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 2.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 684.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 684.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Mexican Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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