Feel free to customize your taco bowls with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro, or guacamole. For a spicier kick, use a hot salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning. To prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot, ensure it is fully submerged in the broth. If you don't have ranch-style beans, black beans or pinto beans can be substituted. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Adjust the natural pressure release time based on your Instant Pot model; some models may require more or less time.
Instant Pot® Chicken Taco Bowl
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 2 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS9
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowl. A healthier and incredibly easy (though not lightning-fast) way to enjoy the taste of tacos, this recipe combines tender chicken, hearty grains, and a medley of Southwestern-inspired ingredients, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate62 g
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Cholesterol23 mg
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Fiber8 g
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Protein18 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium1821 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat3 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Spray the inside of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with cooking spray. Pour in half the chicken broth. Add chicken breasts; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add beans, corn, salsa, and rice. (5 minutes)
02
Step
37 mins
Pour remaining broth into the pot, making sure rice is submerged. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 22 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. (37 minutes)
03
Step
12 mins
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 12 minutes. (12 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Carefully pull out chicken breasts; let rest on a cutting board. Fluff rice lightly to keep it from clumping together and cover with lid for 5 minutes more. Shred chicken with 2 forks in the meantime. (10 minutes)
05
Step
0 mins
Serve rice in bowls topped with shredded chicken. (5 minutes)
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Reymundo Robel
Jul 1, 2025This recipe is very forgiving. I've made it with slightly different amounts of ingredients, and it always turns out great.
Nayeli Effertz
Jul 1, 2025The natural pressure release is key! I tried quick release once, and the rice was a disaster.
Everardo Ebert
Jun 30, 2025I was looking for a simple and healthy recipe, and this hit the spot!
Kirk Howell
Jun 27, 2025I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and they were so tender and juicy.
Markus Okeefe
Jun 27, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it, and it's so easy to customize with different toppings.
Alexanne Abernathy
Jun 27, 2025My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this! I'll definitely be making it again.
Colby Green
Jun 25, 2025I was skeptical about cooking rice in the Instant Pot, but this recipe turned out perfectly! The rice was fluffy and the chicken was so flavorful.
Romaine Parisian
Jun 24, 2025I love that this is a one-pot meal. Less dishes to wash!
Therese Lockman
Jun 24, 2025So much better than takeout! Healthier, tastier, and cheaper.
Elna Blanda
Jun 24, 2025I added a can of black beans and some diced bell peppers to the pot, and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.