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Instant Pot Spicy Chicken and Rice Bowls Recipe

If you're looking for a meal that is filling and tasty, try these Spicy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Bowls. The Instant Pot makes a tender, flavorful chicken that will have people coming back for more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken and rice bowls, instant pot chicken, instant pot meal, instant pot spicy chicken bowls, spicy chicken and rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 363kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 4.5 ounces diced green chilies
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into the Instant Pot: chicken, broth, canned corn, drained beans, green chilis, seasonings, salsa, and rice (rinsed)
  • Gently make sure all the rice is touching the liquids. Don't mix too much.
  • Lock the lid into place and turn the knob to sealing, not venting.
  • Press the manual or pressure cook button and set on high pressure for 9 minutes. When done, quick release or turn the knob to venting.
  • When pressure has been released completely, open the lid and mix.
  • Add your favorite toppings on top.

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Notes

  • Avoid the BURN message: Recipes with tomatoes/tomato paste/salsa can be finicky and result in the BURN notice.  Avoid this by layering the onions on the bottom of your pot and do not stir the ingredients before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg