1-Pot Mexican Chicken Rice Bowls: A Flavorful Fiesta!

This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • olive oil

  • 1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½cupchicken broth

  • 1(15 ounce) cancorn, drained

  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1(10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

  • 1cuprice, rinsed until the water runs clear

  • ½teaspoonseasoning salt

  • ½teaspoonchili powder

  • ¼teaspoongarlic powder

  • 4tablespoonsshredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Cooking 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
72mg
24%
Sodium
1367mg
59%
Total Carbohydrate
78g
28%
Dietary Fiber
11g
39%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
38g
Vitamin C
8mg
42%
Calcium
85mg
7%
Iron
6mg
32%
Potassium
805mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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