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Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa

These Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa are so easy to make and have tons of flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 oz 1 small haas avocado, sliced
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 Lime wedges
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup prepared mild salsa
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 ears corn (husks removed)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl combine the salt, cumin black pepper, chipotle, and salsa.
  2. Place the chicken in the pressure cooker and pour the salsa over chicken. Cook on high pressure 20 minutes. Quick or natural release, add the corn and cook high pressure 2 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, add the quinoa, water and salt to a saucepan and cook over high heat, bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 18 to 22 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and remove from heat. Stir in the lime juice, olive oil, and 2T cilantro.
  4. When chicken is cooked, remove corn and set aside on a dish.
  5. Remove the chicken and place in a bowl, shred and add 1/2 cup of the sauce. Using a knife cut the corn off the husk.
  6. Place 2/3 cup quinoa in each bowl, with 1/2 cup shredded chicken topped with more sauce, 1/3 cup corn, 1/4 cup tomatoes and 1 ounce avocado.
  7. Top with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 29.5g (59%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 29.5g 59%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.