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White bowl sitting on a black and white fabric placemat filled with rice cooked with bean and chicken topped with jalapeño slices, salsa, chopped tomatoes, a lime wedge and sprinkled with chopped green onions.

Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken and Rice Recipe

  • Author: Kelly Nardo
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

Try topping your chicken and rice bowls with sliced jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, salsa, green onions, cilantro, or lime wedges.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup white jasmine rice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (14 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilis
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Add rice, corn, onion, beans, tomatoes, and water to Instant Pot and stir to combine.
  2. Place chicken in mixture, making sure to cover some with the liquid.
  3. Sprinkle seasonings over chicken, rice and bean mixture.
  4. Close lid, set vent to seal. Set to pressure cook on high 12 minutes.
  5. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then turn the vent to venting.
  6. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Place it back in the pot, stir to incorporate and serve with optional toppings if using.

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