Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls Food

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TACO BOWLS

Steps:

• Spray bottom of IP with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to bottom of IP.
• Add chicken breasts.
• Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning.
• Add black beans and corn.
• Add salsa.
• Add rice.
• Add remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
• Press rice into the liquid to make sure it's fully submerged.
• Set valve to sealing. Cook on Manual (high pressure) for 8 minutes.
• Allow pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes, then turn to quick release.
• Remove IP lid and gently FLUFF rice with a fork (Don't stir it!).
• Place IP lid back on (with power off) for 5 more minutes to allow rice to rest while you prepare the toppings.
• Slide rice to the side a bit to find the chicken breasts and pull them out. Shred the chicken.
• Add a scoop of rice mixture to a bowl. Top with some shredded chicken, and other desired toppings. Serve with tortillas, if desired.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TACO BOWL

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with cooking spray. Pour in 1/2 the chicken broth. Add chicken breasts; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add beans, corn, salsa, and rice.
• 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.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 12 minutes.
• 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.
• Serve rice in bowls topped with shredded chicken.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, picante sauce, green chiles, and lime juice in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken and sprinkle taco seasoning mix over the chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select the keep warm setting. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Shred chicken and return back to the pot for 3 minutes or until heated through.

TACO CHICKEN BOWLS

Steps:

• Add all ingredients from the "base" to the slow cooker along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine making sure the chicken is covered with the mixture. Secure the lid of the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
• Near the end of the cooking time, cook the two cups of rice according to the package directions
• After 8 hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken (it should be super tender and will shred easily). Build the taco bowls by placing rice on the bottom, then the taco chicken mix, shredded cheese, green onions and fresh cilantro.
• ALTERNATE METHOD:.
• Combine all ingredients from the "base" list to a glass casserole dish, sprayed with cooking spray. Cover chicken breasts in mixture and bake at 425 degrees for 30-40 minute or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken to a cutting board when cook time is up and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to casserole dish and combine with other cooked ingredients. Serve by spooning cooked rice into a bowl and topping with chicken mixture. Garnish with shredded cheese, green onions and cilantro.

INSTANT POT® TACO BOWLS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil. Add beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add onion, taco seasoning, 1/4 cup water, and garlic salt. Stir to combine.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Cover saucepan tightly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Divide beef and rice among 6 reusable containers. Top with equal amounts of black beans, corn, and Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate.