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instant pot chicken taco bowls


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

These chicken taco bowls are perfect for easy meal prep using an Instant Pot. Tender, flavorful chicken combines with rice and fresh toppings for a satisfying dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges for serving

  • Instructions

    1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil

    2. Season chicken with chili powder cumin garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper

    3. Sear chicken in the pot until lightly browned on all sides

    4. Add salsa and chicken broth then stir to combine

    5. Close lid and set valve to sealing position

    6. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes then allow natural release for 10 minutes

    7. Quick release remaining pressure and open lid carefully

    8. Shred chicken slightly with two forks and stir into sauce

    9. Divide cooked rice among bowls and top with chicken mixture

    10. Garnish with lettuce tomatoes cheese cilantro and lime wedges

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: pressure cooking
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 12
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 35
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 28
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: instant pot, meal prep, chicken tacos, easy dinner, taco bowls, weekly meals