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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl

A cilantro lime rice, flavorful Mexican chicken and delicious toppings for a quick and easy dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Over 500 Family Dinner Recipes Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: burrito, chicken, dinner recipe, easy dinner, easy weeknight dinner, family dinner, instant pot, rice
Servings: 6
Author: Sweet Basil

Equipment

Ingredients

Bowls

  • 2 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Cup White Rice uncooked
  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 2 ¼ Cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 ounce Green Chiles diced
  • 1/3 Cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Lime zested and juiced
  • 1 Can Pinto Beans drained
  • 1 Cup Colby Jack Cheese shredded

Toppings

  • Tomatoes chopped
  • Avocados chopped
  • Jalapeño sliced
  • Cheese
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
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Instructions

  • Heat an instant pot to the sauté high mode. Add the oil.
    1 Tablespoon Oil
  • Mix all of the seasonings together and toss with the chopped chicken until well coated.
    2 Chicken Breasts, 1 ½ teaspoons Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • Add the chicken to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and garlic and stir for 20-30 seconds. Add the broth, chiles, cilantro, lime zest and juice. Stir and add the beans, stirring again.
    1 Cup White Rice, 1 Clove Garlic, 2 ¼ Cups Chicken Broth, 4 ounce Green Chiles, 1/3 Cup Cilantro, 1 Lime, 1 Can Pinto Beans
  • Add the lid and set the valve to "seal". Turn the pot to high pressure for 7 minutes.
  • Allow a natural release for 2 minutes then quick release.
  • Stir the rice well and top with cheese. Add the lid back on for a minute to melt the cheese.
    1 Cup Colby Jack Cheese
  • Serve with toppings and enjoy!
    Tomatoes, Avocados, Jalapeño, Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream

Notes

Stored in the refrigerator, this burrito bowl will keep for 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg