Instant Pot 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls
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Comes together in less than 10 min prep! The chicken is so tender and the flavors are so good.
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This is a burrito bowl recipe I keep coming back to again and again. And this was the first Instant Pot (IP) recipe I have ever tested that converted me to the pressure cooker fan club. With one pot, tender, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked rice with the easiest clean up in the history of the world, I was completely hooked with the IP magic.
reasons to make instant pot 20 minute chicken burrito bowls
- All-in-one Instant Pot dinner. With the help of the Instant Pot, this is the best kind of dump-and-go dinner recipe. There’s minimal prep time here – no sautéing, no nothing. Throw everything right into the pressure cooker, set your time, and walk away. Dinner will be on the table in lightning fast speed, 20 minutes to be exact.
- Family-friendly. Burrito bowls are a guaranteed hit with the entire family, adding in as little or as many toppings as desired, a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.
- Great for meal prep. This keeps for 2-3 days, ideal for making these ahead of time for meal prep and reheating as needed.
- Flexible, forgiving recipe. Most of the ingredients can easily be swapped out or omitted as needed. Don’t have black beans? Use pinto or kidney beans. Don’t have canned corn? Skip it or use frozen corn kernels. Want to use thighs over breasts? Give it a quick swap.
tips and tricks for success
- Use chicken breast or thighs. Both will work beautifully here – breast will be leaner whereas thighs will have more fat, yielding more tender chicken than the former. Not a fan of chicken? Ground beef is also a great swap!
- White rice is ideal. Long-grain white rice such as jasmine or basmati rice is best. Brown rice will take too long to cook here.
- Make it spicy. Add in 1 diced jalapeno for a kick of heat!
- Add your favorite toppings. Diced avocado, shredded Mexican blend cheese, cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips when you’re in a pinch are all great options.
- Reheat with a splash of chicken stock. When reheating, add a splash of chicken broth or water.
pro tip
Do not stir in the rice.
Adding in the rice at the very end without stirring will prevent the rice to sink to the bottom of the Instant Pot (this is what signals the dreaded burn notice). Layer and sprinkle the rice on top, patting down slightly to submerge. Do not stir. This will lead to burrito-goodness-flavored tender, fluffy rice.
what to serve with chicken burrito bowls
Tools For This Recipe
6-qt Instant Pot®
Instant Pot 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls: Frequently Asked Questions
Black beans, pinto beans or kidney beans are all great here.
Absolutely! To make this a dairy-free chicken burrito bowl, skip the cheese.
Yes! Skip the chicken, add an additional can of beans and use vegetable broth instead.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Instant Pot 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Equipment
Instructions
- Add chicken, chicken broth and taco seasoning to a 6-qt Instant Pot® and gently toss to combine.
- Stir in corn, black beans, salsa and green chiles. Without stirring, add rice.
- Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions. Stir in cheese until melted, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.
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Easy and delicious! The whole family loved it. I used a chicken taco seasoning packet, and served with chopped tomato, sour cream, and avocado. Would be great in wraps as well.
Absolutely love this recipe I’ve made it several times. I enjoy making it without the chicken so I have that vegetarian option. If I do want chicken and Grillet on my cast iron grill pan and top my burrito bowl with that. I have also topped it with grilled steak and grilled shrimp. I don’t mix in the cheese I just use the cheese as a garnish and I love it. So darn good !!
Thank you for your review, Diane!
Oh my gosh this was delicious! We’re starting a kitchen renovation and to avoid having to order out nightly, I’ve been searching for easy meals with minimal cleanup that will still be delicious, and this recipe nailed that. Thank you so much, we will be definitely making this regularly!!
A-mazing! I used 1 cup organic quinoa instead of rice; everything else as is. It’s wonderful and makes much more than 4 servings.
Used with quinoa as described, and it was excellent. Family gave it 2 thumbs up.
Love this recipe!! Has been a favorite for my family!!
Making a double batch tonight!
When you double the ingredients, do you change the cook time. I need to double the recipe to feed my family.
You do not need to change the cook time
I am fairly new to the instant pot recipes. I can honestly say I am very pleased with how easy they are to use. I gave this recipe a try for supper tonight and it was a success! I added a few peppers and added a little more broth. I also did a NPR for about 5 minutes. I used Jasmine rice and it was perfectly cooked. Will make again for sure.
For those asking in the comment section, I used brown rice instead of white and pressure cooked on high for 24 min. I also used 2.5 cups of chicken broth. Came out amazing!!!
For those curious about how to stop BURN notices make sure you’re cleaning the sealant ring after each and every use!
We are trying to cook this and keep getting the burn notice. We are new to the instapot world. What are we doing wrong?
Thanks for helping the newbie.
I’ve read if there are tomatoes in the recipe put them in last, otherwise you get a burned reading all the time.
I added some smoked bacon as everything is better with bacon lol, but went down a storm with my hubby and we love it.
9/19 these are notes to me,
Husband loved, easy, next time just one c broth, used black rice, I would just put cheese on top when serving instead of mixing
10 minutes was good
Love the awesome recipes
Is this doable with quinoa instead of rice?
FYI-Someone else here (prior to your comment) said they did and it turned out excellent:)
If I use frozen chicken how long do I need to cook it
Sara, I recommend thawing the chicken prior to using.
Amazing! I doubled it and my family devoured it! Rice was perfectly cooked (I used basmati), and the chicken was delish. My kids have already asked when we can have it again.
Amazing flavor. Just finished making two batches. Is anyone’s rice on the harder side though?
Delicious, made a double batch (twice, not together), did not need to, it made a LOT! My 92 year old step dad wants to make this, any idea how to bake? He is not instant pot savvy…
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂
I don’t typically review recipes but this one was so good, I had to share. Will be a regular in our home
A simple and delicious receipie when your craving a burrito bowl. I garnish the bowl with shredded lettuce and sour cream. A must try!
Just curious if anyone has used this recipe in a 3 qt instant pot or would I need to cut the recipe in half? It looks amazing!
Hi Jaden! When using a 3qt or “mini” Instant Pot, the general rule of thumb is to divide the recipe in half with the same cook time. But as always, please use your best judgment when making substitutions and modifications.
My family loved this with chicken so we tried it with beef and pork. Pork was a hit, but beef was not. I think that may have been because I used frozen meat. I’m going to try again, but use thawed meat and see. Any idea what the cooking time would be if I doubled the recipe?
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂