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Instant Pot High Protein Chicken Taco Bowl

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Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl: Tender chicken, seasoned rice & black beans in 17 minutes. A one-pot, high-protein meal perfect for busy nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Napa Valley olive oil preferred
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup uncooked extra-long grain rice
  • 14 1/2 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes can
  • 15 oz black beans can
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups reduced-fat colby jack cheese or Monterey Jack/Cheddar
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • Freshly diced tomatoes for garnish
  • Diced green onions for garnish
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Guacamole for serving, made with Hass avocados

Method
 

  1. Sauté diced chicken in olive oil using the Instant Pot's sauté function until browned, then remove.
  2. Cook onions until softened, then add olive oil and toast the rice for approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices; stir thoroughly.
  4. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
  5. Quickly release pressure, then fluff the contents and sprinkle with cheese until melted.
  6. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and guacamole before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I often reach for boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts when I want a richer, more forgiving texture; they hold up beautifully under pressure.
Ingredient Variation: Sometimes