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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Rice

The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Rice combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty spices for an easy weeknight dinner. It's flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep. Make it tonight for a cozy meal everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 14 oz diced, chili-ready tomatoes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh or canned corn kernels
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 1 lime juice of
  • 1.5 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded marbled cheddar
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 Sour cream
  • 1 Diced tomato
  • 1 Diced avocado
  • 1 chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chicken thighs, diced tomatoes, onion, corn, Jasmine rice, lime juice, garlic salt, cumin, butter, and water in the pot of your pressure cooker and stir to combine.
  • Set to the POULTRY setting for 12 minutes with the steam release valve in the closed position.
  • Let the pressure cooker naturally release pressure (about 10 to 15 minutes).
  • Stir the mixture to fluff the rice.
  • Add in the shredded marbled cheddar and chopped cilantro and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Serve in bowls, with optional taco toppings if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Updated recipe: This recipe was updated on 12/28/17 to increase the liquid amounts to 1 cup of water.
Keyword comfort food, easy weeknight dinner, Instant Pot Recipes, Mexican Chicken Rice