INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

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This Mexican chicken and rice is flavor-laden comfort food for our family and made in the Instant Pot®. Serve in bowls with your favorite toppings and tortilla chips or use as a taco filling. Either way, this quick dish will definitely please your family!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup salsa
¾ cup frozen corn
1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and season with cumin, cayenne, and salt; stir to combine. Continue cooking until onion is clear and chicken is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in rice and saute, allowing oil and spices to coat grains.
  • Stir black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salsa, and corn into the pot. Mix well. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid with vent turned to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cover the top with Cheddar cheese and replace the lid. Let steam melt the cheese before serving, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1459.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Anna makar
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious Mexican


Abdi Aden
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful rice, and they always ask for seconds. The chicken is also very tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a heal


Shantelle DeLeeuw
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this recipe was surprisingly delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Mexican dish.


Qadeer Mohmand
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover rice from the night before, and it worked perfectly in this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and well-seasoned. I would definitely recommend th


Slindile Radebe
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious Mexican


Mehedi Hasen
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This recipe is a great way to meal prep for the week. I made a big batch of chicken and rice on the weekend, and then I used it for lunches and dinners throughout the week. It was so convenient and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe


Meer Adam khan
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try in my Instant Pot, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick a


Charel Coleman
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful rice, and they always ask for seconds. The chicken is also very tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a heal


Bennet Mutai
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Mexican dish to ser


Fre Hiwot
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken from the night before, and it worked perfectly in this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and well-seasoned. I would definitely recomme


Abdul Razaque
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I'm not the best cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The chicken and rice turned out perfectly, and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Muktaar xuseen
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. It was so simple to make, and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making t


Hira Amir
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Mexican dish.


Dp Taha
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This was my first time making Mexican chicken and rice in the Instant Pot, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect. I will definitely be makin


Neyha Arshad
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the I


Assad Armaani
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.


VividNoah
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and well-seasoned. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight me


zouna 8
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.