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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Burrito Bowls
These easy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Burrito Bowls feature flavorful shredded chicken, fluffy yellow rice, crisp greens and a mountain of fresh toppings!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 478 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
SALSA CHICKEN
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces jarred salsa (choose your favorite!)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 TBSP taco seasoning (homemade or store bought)
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or a combo of breast + thighs
BURRITO BOWL INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cooked yellow rice
- 3-4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn (drained)
- 1-2 cups Pico de Gallo
TASTY TOPPINGS (choose your favorites)
- sour cream
- guacamole
- fresh chopped cilantro
- pickled red onions
- Sliced jalapeño peppers
- crispy tortilla strips or tortilla chips
- grated cheese
- lime wedges to garnish
Instructions
- Add salsa, diced onion, garlic, water, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Stir then place the chicken on top and gently press them into the salsa mixture.
- NOTE: during this step you can also mix in the black beans and corn if you'd like! I keep mine separate since the kiddo likes her veggies on the side instead of mixed in.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, lock into place, ensuring the vent is in the sealed position.
- Set Instant Pot to 10 minutes on the "HIGH" pressure setting. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and 10 minutes of active cook time.
- When the IP beeps to signal it is finished, allow natural pressure release. This typically takes 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken with tongs and shred. You can use forks, shred the chicken in a stand mixer, or simply chop it into small pieces. Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and mix well into the sauce. Taste and add any additional seasoning desired.
- Portion rice and lettuce into each bowl and top with the salsa chicken. Add all your favorite toppings and extras for a totally custom burrito bowl. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you'd like to have additional salsa chicken on hand for recipes throughout the week (tacos, nachos, quesadillas, tortilla soup, enchiladas, salads etc...) feel free to double the salsa chicken portion of the recipe! The cook times will be the same.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1253mg
(52%)
Potassium
1161mg
(33%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1176IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1161mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1176IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.