Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls — Cook Fast Eat Well

2026-09-08T02:44:44Z 2026-09-08T02:44:44Z instant-pot chicken burrito-bowl mexican rice alternative-method

Summary

One-pot burrito bowl: chicken, black beans, rice, and salsa. Tastes like Chipotle. 30 minutes start to finish.

Details

Why This Method?

Everything in one pot — sauté, pressure cook, and serve from the Instant Pot. 10 minutes at high pressure for fully cooked rice and tender chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Cilantro and cheddar for topping

Directions

  1. Sauté mode: heat oil, cook onion 2 min, add garlic 1 min.
  2. Add chili powder and salt.
  3. Add chicken, black beans, rice, and salsa. Stir.
  4. Pour broth over — do NOT stir after adding.
  5. High pressure 10 minutes. Quick release.
  6. Stir gently. Serve with cilantro and cheese.

Reader-Proven Hacks

  • Avoid BURN notice: deglaze well, don't stir after adding broth
  • More spice: add 1 tsp ancho chili + 1 tsp cayenne
  • Chicken breast: cut into 1/2x1-inch pieces, same cook time
  • No salsa? Use Rotel tomatoes + extra garlic

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