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Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls with Brown Rice

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Prepare flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked brown rice quickly using your Instant Pot for easy, healthy burrito bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Toppings: Black beans, corn, salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and select the Sauté function.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Once the oil is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  4. Add the rinsed brown rice and chicken broth to the pot. Scrape the bottom to remove any browned bits.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice and broth mixture. Do not stir.
  6. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook (High Pressure) for 20 minutes.
  7. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure (Quick Release).
  8. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  9. Stir the shredded chicken into the cooked brown rice. Stir in the lime juice.
  10. Serve the chicken and rice mixture in bowls and top with your desired toppings like beans, corn, salsa, and cheese.

Notes

  • Rinsing the brown rice helps remove excess starch for fluffier results.
  • For faster prep, you can use pre-cooked or canned black beans and corn.
  • This recipe is naturally Gluten Free.
  • You can cook the rice separately on the stovetop if you prefer to cook the chicken first and shred it immediately.

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