This all-in-one dinner has quickly become a family favorite! Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls all cooked together in one pot, with rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chicken and seasonings.
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
When I reached out on my Instagram page to ask for your recipe recommendations, it quickly became clear that my readers want more easy dinner ideas–including more recipes you can make in your instant pot!
(Here’s the instant pot I own and if you’re thinking about buying one, you can read this great article about them.) Let me teach you how to use your instant pot!
If you’ve been following along with my blog at all, you may know my affection for “bowls” : complete meals–including grains, protein and veggies, served together in a bowl. These are a few of my absolute favorites.
The instant pot takes my affection for “bowl recipes” to a whole new level, allowing me to add all of the ingredients to the pot at the same time, without any prep! YES!! This recipe is a busy mom’s dream come true.
I first got the great idea for these bowls from wondermom wannabe. I knew I wanted to use white rice, and adjust the ingredient ratios, for less rice. I also played around with the recipe several times to make sure the rice and chicken cooking times coordinated enough that the rice was cooked perfectly, and not gloopy/mushy, and the chicken not dry.
The end result was just perfect! It really doesn’t get much easier than these Chicken Taco Bowls, made in the handy, dandy Instant Pot!
How to make Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls:
- Add a little broth, and 2 chicken breasts to the bottom of the IP.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken. (If you don’t have a packet of taco seasoning, you can make it really easily from scratch).
- Top with black beans, corn, salsa, and uncooked white rice.
- Add the rest of the chicken broth. BAM!
- Secure the lid, and follow my setting instructions.
- While the mixture cooks, prepare your toppings.
One important tip I would offer, when everything is done cooking, is to fluff the rice really gently with a fork. If you take the lid off and stir the mixture when the rice is piping hot, you’ll end up with rice that gloops (is that a word?) and sticks together. Yuck! So just fluff it with a fork, then put the lid over it and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.
What Instant Pot size to use:
I developed this recipe for use in the 6-QUART INSTANT POT. If you’re using a larger IP you may need to add more liquid so that you don’t get a burn notice.
Can I use brown rice or Quinoa?
Yes, you could use brown rice for these instant pot chicken bowls but some adaptions will be needed. Add ¼ cup more chicken broth, and I would also suggest using chicken thighs, or cooking the chicken separately, so that it doesn’t get overcooked/dry. Brown rice takes longer to cook in the IP–about 22-24 minutes (22 for low elevations, 24 for higher). Then follow the same pressure release instructions.
If you’d like to use quinoa instead of rice I recommend cooking it separately. Quinoa only takes 1 min on high pressure to cook, so if used in this recipe it would be very overcooked.
Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes! To make this recipe with frozen chicken breasts, follow the directions exactly as they are listed below (but use frozen breasts). Cook on manual (high pressure) for a total of 10 minutes, instead of the 8 minutes it calls for. Then allow the pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes.
Other ways to adapt these Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls:
- Use ground beef/ground turkey. To substitute, sauté the meat in the bottom of the IP, first, before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Make it vegetarian. You could also leave the chicken out, to make this a vegetarian meal. Add additional veggies like chopped bell pepper, zucchini, or stir in fresh spinach at the end.
- Switch the beans. If you don’t have black beans I would suggest pinto, or really any other type of bean you like.
- Leave out the rice. If you’d like to leave the rice out, you only need 1 cup of chicken broth. Cook time is the same.
Toppings are key!
The toppings can really make this dish fantastic! I would suggest a little shredded cheese, a scoop of sour cream or plain greek yogurt, and definitely some fresh chopped cilantro and avocado. You could serve warm corn/flour tortillas or tortilla chips on the side. You could also top with some shredded lettuce or chopped spinach.
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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth , divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice , rinsed and drained
Topping ideas:
- cheese
- fresh cilantro , chopped
- avocado sliced
- green onion , chopped
- sour cream
Instructions
- Spray bottom of IP with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add ½ 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.
Notes
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So delicious and so easy! Made enough for 2 meals for our family of 3! It earned the “KIR” stamp of approval (Keep In Rotation) from all of us!
Such a great family pleaser.
I have been making this for a few years and the whole family loves. Have you ever tried doubling the recipe?
This is a great family recipe! I have an 8 qt instant pot and followed the recipe exactly including adding the extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth in step 2. So good! Will definitely be adding this to the dinner rotation. Another great TBFS recipe!
It’s great meal. It’s one of my husband’s favorites. He is always asking me to make. Thank you for the great idea it wonderful and so easy.
I really like this recipe. The only issue I sometimes have is the rice being mushy. I’ll keep working with trying less liquid or more rice.
Is there a substitute for the rice to cut down on carbs? Would quinoa work? If so, how much would I add?
Thanks for this yummy recipe !
Burn notice unavoidable, this does not work 😔
Don’t stir the recipe. Layer it in the order listed, chicken, corn, beans, broth rice, salsa. All the rice should be at the top submerged in the liquid. Do not stir, layer in the food. No rice on the bottom of the pot means no burn notice.
After getting my Instant Pot I started searching for recipes on line. This was one of the first I ran across. It was a huge success and has been on regular rotation since then!
I used my experience from other recipes to judge the time and I reduced it to 8 high pressure, 5 natural release. It was perfect! Some of the chicken was still a tad tough, but that’s pretty hard to avoid in an IP. I used parboiled rice, chunky salsa, water instead of broth, and my own ‘taco’ seasoning. We served it with sour cream, cilantro, green onion, and fresh lime juice. I wouldn’t eat it without the toppings because it’s just a little to monotonous. Will make again!
Personal preference I do not like cooking rice in the instant pot so I made the rice in my rice cooker and didn’t add the last cup of chicken broth or the rice in the recipe to the instant pot. Did everything else exactly as indicated in recipe.
To serve I scooped a serving of rice into a bowl and then a serving of the chicken salsa mixture and topped with cheese.
Very good recipe! There were no leftovers and it served 5 (I did increase the amount of rice to 3 rice cups which would be 2 1/4 actual cups with correct water ratio because we really like our rice around here.
So easy and very tasty. I garnished the taco bowl with mango salsa, avocado, and salsa cream. Yum!
My rice is on the crunchy side but still edible. Any tips? My son liked it and wants me to give it another try.
Hey Renee, I just made this recipe for dinner tonight and used to have that issue with most recipes requiring rice, so I switched to using 5 minute or quick rice instead an it comes out perfectly cooked every time. No issue tonight either. See if that might help. Or add a little extra broth or water to be sure it is totally submerged before you seal the lid. Glad your son liked it anyway. Good luck!
You want to be sure to have the rice covered by liquid. Lots of people mess this recipe up because they don’t layer the food into the order listed in the instructions. To be sure the rice gets covered in liquid, I would put the rice in after the beans and corn and cover the rice with the salsa and the broth.
I am not sure about natural release. Do I leave the pot on for 12 minutes then release the rest of the pressure? Or do I shut the pot off for 12 minutes and relieve the pressure. It seems the rice and also the meat would get over cooked if I leave the pot on.
If this recipe looks so easy and almost too good to be true, that’s because it is. Don’t ignore all the comments about the burn notice like I did – you will end up wasting time and food. Bummer! Followed the recipe exactly.
I’m so sorry that was your experience–what type of instant pot do you have, and what setting did you cook it at? We make this all the time and it’s definitely not “to good to be true” for us.
I used to make this allllll the time when I had an instant pot, for years. Never once had a burn notice.
The burn notice came on and now dinner is delayed! Defiantly don’t recommend this recipe, the rice stuck to the bottom of the instapot and now we are just having chicken tacos because that the rice is burned to a crisp on the bottom of my instapot.
Followed the recipe to a T, and yet continued to get the ‘burn food’ on the insta pot. Even after multiple attempts of adding more liquid/scraping I still continued to get the ‘burn food’. Needless to say much time was wasted and all the food ended up in the garbage, which was a total waste of money.
Easy, large quantities, affordable, and delicious.
I’ve made this recipe over 20 times and every time it comes out delicious and perfect! I’ve made it as is or added green bell pepper if I have it or hatch chilies or whatever I need to use in the pantry and it’s always SO good. Great leftovers! I do like to squeeze a lime wedge into my bowl for a little pop! Seriously the best recipe I’ve found on the internet and made.
So easy, it makes a great weeknight dinner – my 11 year old made it the second time around. We eyeball cumin, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder instead of a seasoning packet but did everything else as called for. My first successful rice recipe without getting a burn notice! This was our second time making this dish in two weeks, first time with frozen chicken. This is a keeper :]
I had to use a can of diced tomatoes because I was out of salsa. I used 2tbs of my DIY taco seasoning, can of corn, can of black beans, and 2 of our very own chicken breasts. I followed the rest of the directions, and this turned out tasty! We topped with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. Most of us ate ours over tortilla chips as well! It’s a keeper!
We had these for dinner tonight and my family loved them! Even my pickier kids had seconds. I used brown rice and frozen chicken breats. Cooked for 21 minutes and mixed the shredded chicken back in with the rice mixture. The homemade taco seasoning was great too. We topped them with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
This recipe did not work well AT ALL…and I followed it exactly. I got the “food burned” message the first round. I thought, maybe it’s the olive oil spray. Salvaged the chicken and rice mix, scrapped out the burnt food, cleaned the pot. Tried it with vegetable oil spray and added water. Same thing…”food burned” message. Tried it again, last round, NO OIL, a little more water,…SAME MESSAGE! I finally have it in the oven in hopes it’ll cook the chicken through.
I also got the burn notice. Took everything out of pot, allowed it to cool then washed the pot. Returned everything to the pot, added little more liquid & restarted the instant pot. Got the burn notice again. Put everything in Dutch oven & cooked it on the stove. What a shame because it had a very good flavor .
I had the same issue. However, no food was burnt, yet the burn notice still came on. I didn’t do anything but turn it off. I walked away to finish vacuuming up the crackers my toddler had shared with the carpet, about 15min, and when I came back the instapot had naturally released the pressure, and food was cooked perfectly. May try again with more broth in the future… I skipped the taco seasoning and just tossed in paprika, chilli powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, onion, salt n pepper. The flavor was great but my heavy seasonings may have caused it to get overheated.
Lmk if y’all figure it out! 🙌
This is my absolute favorite recipe! I make this all the time and never get sick of it. It’s so good!!
Ok..I’m not the kind of person that comments on anything but this stuff rocks since my wife and I make this around 2-3 times a week I feel like I have to. Try it folks you won’t be disappointed.. With an 8qt use 2c of broth
Hi Lauren! My family loves this recipe and I would love to do it when inviting friends over. I have one Instant Pot but I don’t believe I can double ingredients there. What would be your advice to cook this for 10 people? Thank you so much in advance. I love your recipes!
Amazing!! My go to all the time it is the perfect hearty but still relatively healthy dinner. It also makes great leftovers. I love easy but delicious meals that don’t require a ton of prep, time, and cleanup. You hit all the marks here!!
Hey, just curious what you did to reheat? Microwave?
I love this recipe and have used it for years but I moved and got rid of my instant pot. Any suggestions on making this the old fashioned way (stove, oven, etc)? :/
Legit delicious! 14 year old gave it 5 stars and has added it to the school lunch menu option list.
10 out of 10, will be making again. So.freakin.easy.
Didn’t work out for us. We kept getting a burn message and I ended up cooking it on the stove.
I also got the burn notice. I opened it up and added one cup of water, and slightly lifted the chicken from the bottom with a spatula so the liquid could go under it again. Worked just fine after that.
Love it but used jasmine rice and the rice was undercooked. Going to try tonight but cook rice in rice cooker first and add it last
I had a big problem with the instant pot constantly “burning” and not cooking correctly and I followed the recipe as stated. I’m not sure that adding rice is a great idea. I would appreciate some pointers as this recipe has promise but the execution sucks.
I am going to try this recipe tonight, but since I have diced ham I’m going to use my slow cooker instead of the IP. Thank you Lauren for giving instructions for both appliances!
Suggestions I loved in the comments:
— can of diced tomatoes with green chilies as variation to salsa.
— sweet Italian ground pork with beef broth instead of chicken.
— after natural release, leave a clean towel over pot for 10 minutes. (For rice to steam.)
So thanks also goes to those who posted the ideas.
What would I change if I was using riced cauliflower instead of actual rice? So excited to try this!
I loved this! I subbed brown rice for white, any tips on how much longer to cook it? My rice came out a little crunchy, but overall super simple and tasty!
I would recommend cooking your brown rice separately from the chicken. I personally use chicken broth instead of water, gives the rice more flavor. And cooking the rice 25 minutes and then a natural release for 10 minutes.
22 minutes in the instant pot works for brown rice 🙂 also I use thighs as she recommends so that they don’t dry out like breasts might for that longer cook time.
I’ve been making this recipe regularly for over a year now, My family loves it and it is a weekly staple for us! My only subs are chicken thighs and basmati rice and it cooks up perfectly when following the recipe. Thank you for this easy dinner idea!
Hi!! Has anyone tried this with Jazmin rice instead?
Hi Lizbeth, I use jasmine rice for everything and it seems to cook up just the same as white rice, even in the instant pot. 🙂
I kept getting a burn notice! After stopping, scraping and adding more water several times, I ended up putting it in a baking dish and baking it in the oven until it was done. It tasted very good, but I won’t use the instant pot for this recipe again. Took a lot longer to prepare because of this problem.
So good! We love tacos in my house and this was so easy and delicious! Thank you ☺️
also got the burn notice. this recipe has worked before. not sure what went wrong. waste of money.
This recipe is foolproof. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made it, and it comes out perfectly EVERYtime. Even my pickiest eaters are excited when they ask “what’s for dinner?” and I say “chicken taco bowls!” Thank you for this one!!
If I am tripling this do I triple the liquid as well?
Made this for supper tonight- all I can say is oh my goodness!! So delicious- will definitely be making again..
Do you drain the canned corn or do you use frozen corn?
Either will work–canned drained corn or frozen corn!
I can’t wait to try this- I just got an instant pot and I’m excited to learn some new recipes. Question – are you using canned or frozen corn for this / does it matter?
Either works great! Hope you check out all the Instant Pot recipes here at TBFS to break in your new Instant Pot. You can find them all here https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/instant-pot/
This was so good and really easy to make! Thank you for the suggestion to use pinto beans if you don’t have black beans. It turned out great!
This is a great recipe and make it all the time. Turns out flawless. Have made many of the mods discussed below.
The recipe makes a ton of food; trying to align 6 servings to 299/cal/svg. Is a serving about 3 cups?
I make this with sweet Italian ground pork with beef broth instead of chicken broth, and people go nuts. They absolutely LOVE it. I like chunky Pace salsa for this.
I cooked this from frozen (not even totally frozen) like it says I can but cooked for 10 minutes vs 8 minutes and it’s still raw.
Made this recipe many times! My family loves it!
I make this all the time and it is fabulous! Thank you so much, Lauren!!
Good recipe. Here is what I added to to give it some extra flavor:
– used boneless chicken thighs – better flavor than breasts
– one white onion minced and two cloves mined garlic + 1/2 jalepeo minced no seeds. then sautee with chicken with olive oil for 3-4 minutes along with spice pack.
– Added 1/2 cup of stock and make sure to scrape the bottom to prevent burn notice. then add rest of stock
– add rice on top of mixture. do not push into mixture. other wise it gets mushy
– fast release when done but leave a clean towel over pot for 10 minutes. prevents rice from getting mushy.
This turned out AMAZING! It’s sad that some people had issues with it which seems like the seal isn’t working properly but I had absolutely no issues at all. My husband loves it too and will definitely be making again!!
I have made this several times. With modifications, it is quite good. We are trying to cut down on sodium but I love spicy food. I use reduced sodium taco seasoning, organic low sodium chicken broth, reduced sodium black beans, roasted corn (canned) and a can of diced jalapeño peppers. My salsa is homemade from Once Upon a Chef. I also top my bowl with shredded cheddar and light sour cream. I love it but my husband is not a fan. Personal preferences…
My first Instant Pot recipe. It worked great! Thank you!
My family loves this recipe…we make it a few times a month! The only time I had a burn notice was when I tried to rush it and didn’t rinse my rice beforehand.
Complete waste of my time, patience, and resources. I followed the recipe and got a burn notice. Thinking I did something wrong, I scraped the bottom of my pot and reset the instant pot to try again. Nope. Another burn message. Cleaned the bottom of the pot again, and reset to try and make this recipe work. NOPE. Another burn message. I finally had to dump the lot into a pot on the stove in hope that I could salvage what was left. For those who may be on a budget and plan their meals and grocery shops meticulously, don’t waste your time with this recipe. Now I am left trying to get my rice fully cooked and praying that the chicken doesn’t make my family sick.
Even on Low! With an additional 1/4 cup of oil added to the bottom this still BURNS 🙁 our dinner is completely ruined now! 🙁
Horrible recipe, followed to a t, same size pot, constant burn notice even after adding 2 extra cups of water. Horrible horrible recipe DO NOT USE!
I couldn’t agree more! I had the exact same problem tonight.
Hi C and Amanda!
I had a similar issue with a different recipe and found out wasn’t the recipe at all, but my sealing ring wasn’t sealing the pot properly. It was extremely frustrating because I ruined too many meals and thought I was doing something wrong or the recipe was wrong. You may be jaded from this recipe, but just make sure your ring is in your lid well/ you may need to buy a new ring. After I purchased my new sealing ring, I haven’t had any issues at all.
Best of luck! :).
Have to say I modified slightly as we had cooked chicken but it turned out wonderfully–white beans and fresh corn from the cob–will definitely make again!
My teenage son requests this recipe all the time. He likes to put toppings on it and crushed up tortilla chips. Super easy to make and easily doubled for my bigger pot.
I made this for meal prep this week and it turned out great. I didn’t change one thing! We sprinkled just a little cheese on top and sour cream. I would compare them to the burrito bowls you can buy at Costco (which we used to get sometimes) and this recipe is better , and with fresh ingredients. Thanks for the perfect go-to burrito bowl recipe:) *makes quite a bit so if it’s just two people you’ll have plenty and it reheats just fine 🙂
I used to make a baked version of this recipe, before I purchased my Instant Pot. As such, this was the first dish I tried to make when my Instant Pot was brand new, out of the box. It didn’t go well. I still live in fear of the BURN WARNING, almost a year later, with everything I cook. So, internet algorithms, be what they may, brought this recipe to my attention and I decided, it was time to try it again. And this time, it was everything that newbie Instant Pot user me thought it was going to be a year ago! So, thank you for that!
I questioned the inclusion of rice, beans and corn in a chicken taco salad, but it all works great together. I’ll make this one again!
This recipe is easy and my family loved it. I used Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies in place of salsa. I also did not use a full packet of taco seasoning.
I used chipotle taco seasoning, fresh corn, hot salsa, and chicken thighs and it was a huge hit for the crew. Thank you!
Have you ever tried it with cauliflower rice?
I was nervous about throwing everything in one pot to cook but my husband and I were pleasantly surprised! Everything came out perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious!! This will definitely be in our rotation! 5 stars!
Will this reheat well?
Yes, it reheats fine–add a splash of water on top, cover, and microwave until warm.
This dish was beyond yummy. Loved it and will be making it often.
I make this recipe all the time, and it’s delicious!!! But Is there a variation for brown rice?
So yummy!! Family favorite recipe!! Do you know how much a serving is?
Great recipe but maybe put the need to add an additional 1/2 of broth for a bigger pot at the start of the recipe. I didn’t notice it until AFTER I finished everything and had set the pot to cook.
This is me and my husbands all time go to recipe! We make it nearly every week. So easy to make and SO delicious! I’ve made it so many times that I have the recipe memorized… and I have no other dinner recipes memorized. Thank you for this recipe!
Just any salsa? Is there a best kind?
This was super good
I’m feeding a group of 7. Can I make 1.5 times the recipe? I feel like the IP recipes don’t really work that way…🤔
Have not made this yet but have made 2 other of your recipes that were so, so, so good!! I have a question before I make this, my husband is not a black bean (or any other bean) fan. How could I make this without the beans for him but add them in to my serving? I love black beans so I hate to do without. Thanks for your advice.
Thanks Becky! I would leave them out and add some to yours after cooking and serving.
Wow terrible. The rice kept sticking to the bottom of the pot and my pot kept saying, “food burn”. Wasted a whole bunch of food. best not to add rice.
You must have done something wrong! I make this all the time and never have an issue
The rice is on top, how did it get to the bottom to burn?
I made this for the first time today and had the same issue. Rice was on top, but somehow made it to the bottom and I kept getting the food burn alert. 😢
Mine doesn’t say manual so do I push pressure cook? It only goes to 4 minutes. Then do I just do it twice?
🤣 I’m new to the instant pot
Super late to offer a reply, but just in case… you would just press Pressure Cook and then the plus sign to set it for 8 minutes instead of 4.
Can I substitute Quinoa for the Rice and still make the same way?
Nevermind it would help if I could read!!! 🤦🏽♀️😂
If I am using an 8 qrt instant pot with 4 breasts and no rice, how many cups of broth would I need?
1 cup broth.
Loved this recipe! I made a triple batch because I was meal prepping for my husband and I for the week. I only did 2 cans of corn and one can of beans because we don’t like it super heavy on the beans. Didn’t have to adjust the time at all even though the recipe was tripled. So good!
Kids loved it! That’s saying ALOT! So easy!
Made this in Instant Pot Mini for two. Used 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, and halved everything else, except added extra 1/4 c chicken broth. Turned out great-super easy, fast, and flavorful. Thanks!
Delicious and super easy!
So easy and so delicious! Thank you! I also used your taco seasoning recipe which is spot on! Topped with sour cream, guac, shredded cheddar, cilantro, tortilla chips and sriracha. I definitely didn’t need a second helping but it tasted so good it was worth the bloat! Another bookmarked recipe from your page! 🙂
Can this be frozen?
Yes, you could freeze the leftovers.
I love this recipie! It is a great dump and go quick meal, and it turns out super tasty every time I make it. I use Ro – Tel as well as salsa (½ & ½) for a little extra punch of flavor, and added an extra chicken breast for more servings. I also add a little bit of fresh garlic and onion. For spices I added Cumen, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper to the taco seasoning. We add avacado and chips in our bowls as well and it is simply delicious. 😋 Thank you so much!
Family loved it, a little spicy for my children, I might add a little less chilli powder to the taco seasoning next time. But if you love spicy it is perfect. I did not have black beans, so I replaced this with lentils, which worked really well. Thanks for the recipe.
I have made this many times, and it’s very good. I need to confirm how much a serving size is. Do you think 2 cups would be a serving considering the entire batch is 6 servings?
My family and I love this exact recipe and it is perfect every time! I’ve started focusing on lowering carbs but love the rice. Have you tried the riced cauliflower (if so, frozen)?
Thank you so much for sharing all your recipes in a down to earth manner!
I’d like to make this without the rice. How much would I reduce the amount of chicken broth?
If you’re not using rice, you only need 1 cup of liquid.
This turned out amazing!
I doubled everything but the corn, beans and seasoning.
It turned out so good. We usually make this in foil packs using minute rice, this is SO much better, and way easier.
Will make again for sure.
I make this recipe every other week. It’s amazing and SO easy!! When I tell my friends about my instant pot, I always bring up this recipe along with it for examples of what I love to make in it!
I have cooked this many times, ( and I love this recipe) tonight the chicken burned a bit on the bottom and the beans on bottom tasted burned. What did I do wrong?
Easy, quick and delicious
I have already cooked and shredded chicken I would like to use in this recipe. Can I just stir it in at the end and would I need to make any other adjustments?
That’s great–yes, just add it at the end and you only need to cook everything else for 4 minutes at high pressure, with a 10 minute natural release.
Am trying to cook this recipe tonight and both times I’ve tried to cook it in the instant pot, the rice has floated to the bottom and caused food burn. I had to finish it on the stove.
Great flavor, but I’ve tried this multiple times verbatim and the rice has required extra cooking time in each instance.
yes I simply set timing longer than 8 minutes, also for burning, black beans to me aren’t needed to pressure cook, get mushy, you can easily keep off to side till later in saucepan if needed; lastly pulling chicken out and adding to top not needed if use pre cut or smaller boneless thighs or breast chopped ahead of time…
This was SO easy and SO good. I just got an instant pot and this was a good beginner recipe. Thank you!!
Can I double the recipe? Maybe just add additional stock/liquid? I have the 8 quart IP so I’m sure it would all fit.
You can–double the entire recipe.
when you doubled, did you have to increase the cooking time?
No, the cook time stays the same (the pot will just take longer to come to pressure).
Can I use jasmine rice?
Yes, you can with the same measurements. Enjoy.
Ooops looks like I will have burrito bowl soup I did not see anywhere in the text where it said to drain the corn and beans. Didn’t watch the video until after and it looks like you drained
I mention it in the ingredient list. Sorry you missed it!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe, it is sooooo good! It’s a staple for us now, and company loves it. When you put out all the fresh toppings it makes for such an appealing dinner table. I highly recommend!
Follow her tip of using 2 cups broth if you’re using an 8qt instant pot. I’ve used what I have on hand like canned diced tomatoes if I don’t have salsa, usually skip the corn, and also use whatever meat I have, pork, chicken, moose (I like to cube it so I don’t have to shred after although shredded meat is so good in Mexican) and always turns out great. As long as you have enough liquid it’s a foolproof recipe. Guests love the build your own bowl deal. Thank you for sharing!
This is such an easy meal and my husband likes it too. I use ground turkey and brown rice and it is only 6 blue ww points. So win win for me and him.
Hi Julie, I’ve made this recipe tons and love it but never with brown rice, any adjustments in cooking time or anything when using brown rice?
I followed the recipe meticulously but the rice was still hard at the end.
I had not taken anything out for dinner tonight and had seen this recipe on your site before so I decided to give it a try. I used frozen chicken breast and sadly I had no black beans but dinner was a major success. My family loved it and we will definitely be making this again. You are my go to site for recipes. I have made so many of them, many of them multiple times and they are always great. Thank you so much for providing such great recipes. I tell everyone I know about your site.
What adjustments did you make in cooking time for frozen chicken breasts?
Came here to ask the same question, I planned this meal for tonight and took the chicken out this morning but it’s still frozen! I can add time but I’m worried about the rice.
I like your recipe, it was easy, I like you tips. Keep these easy recipes coming. Thank you
This is an excellent recipe that I’ve reused so many times for an easy, filling and nutritious meal prep. In this last iteration, I substituted the beans for kale. No difference and effect on taste – still delicious! Thanks so much, Lauren 🙂
Can I freeze the leftovers?
Should I drain the meat after sautéing before adding everything else if I use ground beef instead of chicken?
Yes, I would remove the grease.
This recipe was awesome! Made it with boneless thighs and used her home made taco seasoning. Also used brown rice and cooked for 24 minutes. Perfectly Yum! Def on the keeper list.
I used Mexican corn, rotel tomatoes with green chilies drained rice by half cup, added 2 fresh limes squeezed. I also increased to 5 small chicken breast. Omg!!!! Our favorite
I love this recipe! Have you ever used quinoa instead of rice? Or do you think you can replace the rice with quinoa?
Can this be cooked in a regular, Large Pot?
By corn do you mean canned or frozen?
Either will work.
I have a 3QT IP, what adjustments do I need to make?
This is delish! I used chicken breast tenders, they shredded so easy in the IP. Didn’t have enough salsa so I used a bottle of Frontera green enchilada sauce. Also used pinto beans instead of black beans. Easy recipe and one I will go to often. And easy to improvise with what you have on hand. Next time I’m gonna make it with brown rice and toss in some butternut squash in place of corn.
Can this be doubled? If so how would that adjust the cooking time?
Yes. Cooking time will stay the same–the pot will just take longer to come to pressure due to the added volume.
Awesome feedback!!! Thanks so much!!!
Can you add approx time to come to pressure to the recipe? It’s impossible to plan a meal for a family of hangry toddlers without that.
It takes 15 minutes or so to come to pressure.
Made this tonight and there was a lot of left overs.
Can you freeze this meal?
Yes, you can!
Really good. Cut chicken breasts into bites sized pieces and sautéed in IP for a few minutes. Other than that followed recipe exactly. Could probably use a touch less liquid or more rice, it wasn’t soupy, but was fairly moist.
Awesome recommendations. Thank you so much!!!
How would you change the recipe if you used dry beans?
Dry beans take too long to cook for this recipe, you’d need to cook them separately first.
How many adults does this feed?
About 4-5!
This was really good! Appreciate the effort to make sure the rice wasn’t soggy!
Made this yesterday and it is delicious! My very picky 8 yr old loves it. I made a few changes for our family. I added the black beans separately, Iam the only one that eats them. Left oout corn but would add next time after cooking so it remains crisp. Used brown rice. Was out of alot oof the toppings but we used sour cream , cheese and lettuce. Will definitely make again.
Can I double this recipe and still cook it for the same amount of time?
Yes! Enjoy.
I like to make this recipe with brown rice and no corn. I just substitute 1 1/2 cups brown rice for the white rice and increase the salsa and chicken broth to 2 cups each. It’s DELISH
Oh, I also sauté a chopped onion in some olive oil in the instantpot before adding the other ingredients
This was delicious. We let it sit on warm for two hours while we were gone. It was still delicious!
Made this tonight. Delish! 🤩
Can I do this recipe without the rice?
Sure, reduce the liquid to 1 cup.
Can I make this in a 3 qt instant pot?
Can you use Minute Rice, or what kind of rice do you suggest?
Regular long grain white rice (not minute rice).
My very picky teenage son loves this dish when we add cheese and fresh lime. He says the fresh lime really makes it. I also sautee the onions in the pot before adding everything else. This is seriously so good!
This is my husband’s favorite instant pot meal. If it were up to him we’d have it every day!
I love this recipe, using the insta pot it made things much easier. I topped with cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, sour cream and some more salsa. My family loved it.
Thanks for saving dinner tonight! We were crunched for time and loved how you can just throw everything into the IP. Easy to prepare + no dishes + the whole families loves it = total dinner win!! Thanks!
I make this recipe once or twice a month … i add a small can of green chiles.
Using my 8 quart Instant Pot IP-DUO, I get “BURN” notices unless I:
– add 1/4 cup MORE chicken broth
– cut rice to 1 cup
– rinse the rice thoroughly
Once I started doing that, no more BURN notices. Yum!
This is my all time favorite recipe!!! I’ve made it at least 20 times in the past 2 years. Thank you for sharing
Was nervous as I’m new to IP, but I really liked it!! I’ll be making it again. 🙂
Great taste, to me the corn was not a great addition; maybe I just didn’t use enough. I used the 1 Cup listed in the recipe.
Can I double the recipe using the 8 quart instant pot?
Yes, enjoy!
Simple, fast, and really good! The whole family approved.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, as long as it doesn’t go above the fill line in your IP.
Can I substitute the salsa for something else?
Diced Tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa verde would all be good options…
Marvelous recipe! I had to substitute jasmine rice for long grain rice, but it worked, just made the consistency different. Also, I used boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of the breast, so I hardly had to shred the meat at all. One more thing, I did not have taco seasoning, but had mild chili seasoning. I used some salsa I had made, too. It turned out great! This is going into my recipe stash to be made many times!
This recipe was passed along from a friend & I’ve now made it several times for my family… it’s so tasty, healthy & easy!! Today I’m trying to make it vegan, subbing tofu for chicken. Adding black olives after cooking for some added flavor (not that it needs more flavor) & visual interest.
Excellent! Made using frozen chicken breasts following instructions in the post. Everything including the rice was perfect. No issues with burn notifications. Very tasty! I served over a bed of shredded lettuce for some and on flour tortillas for others. Will definitely make this again.
This has become a go-to in our house – toddler approved! I prefer to double the corn and beans for more veg, and it turns out great. Thanks for sharing!
This looked so easy and delicious – but unfortunately, could not get it to work. Kept getting burn message. Tried many times to take everything out of the IP and clean the pan, added a lot more liquid, etc and no luck. Anyone else have this problem?
You might need to add more liquid to the bottom or maybe your salsa is too chunky.
First time making it and yes, just got my first burn message and I doubled the ingredients so there’s 3 cups of broth and actually less salsa than listed… Not sure how it’ll work out.
I gave up after 3 burn notices, gonna throw it in the slow cooker tomorrow. Chinese tonight. But, I was so excited to try it, just not sure why or what I could have done differently. Even added more liquid and not as much salsa.
Is it OK to soak my rice for 3 to 4 hours before I put it in the instant pot or will that mess up the recipe?
I’ve made this so many times my fiancé and I love it and it gives us a dinner for a few nights
That’s fine, your rice just may cook a little faster.
Just made this and it turned out excellent! I didn’t want to waste the extra chicken broth in the can so the rice ended up a little wet. Next time I’ll probably put more rice to balance it out. But overall it tastes great! Love the lack of cleanup too!
If doing the beef version with quinoa would the corn and beans warm enough in the 1min you said for the quinoa? Would love everything to flavour through it all hence why I don’t want to cook separately, has anyone done this? Thanks!!
Yes, that should be great!
I followed the recipe exactly. My rice came out crunchy. It’s like the rice was barely cooked at all. I’m disappointed as this is the first time I’m using my new instant pot. I was expecting different results.
Make this routinely and my family loves it. So easy and usually have all the ingredients on hand. Great recipe. Made it once with kidney beans and green pepper .delicious!
Any advice for doubling the recipe? Thanks!
I just doubled everything and cooked the same way. Set for 10 min instead of 8 because my chicken was still a little frozen. Filled my 6 quart practically to the top, but rice came out fluffy. Will def make again!
So easy and delicious! I have been looking for a one pot mexican chicken dish with shredded chicken and rice and this is the one! So much better than chunks of chicken and cooked perfectly. I only had 1 cup of jasmine rice so that’s what i used and kept the other ingredients as per the recipe. Perfect! Thank you!
Easy and delicious! We make this often. Thanks so much for the recipe!
The chicken lacked a lot of seasoning. Despite following the directions to a tee, the burn notice would come on and the rice was not cooked.
I am new and adjusting to cooking things through the IP, so a little nervous to try this way! Not sure what the manual setting and etc. means and I don’t think I saw how to actually to all the settings while cooking it during the video.
Is it possible just to use the IP but use the slow cook setting for this recipe?
Hi Michelle, use just want to cook it on the high pressure setting. Don’t use the slow cook setting.
Manual is a set time to pressure cook rather than use the presets. You’ll love your instant pot, I promise! I’ve ditched my crockpot.
Can you use raw ground beef by any chance? In addition to the chicken? I realized last minute I do t have much chicken breast but do have beef. Thanks!
Made this a few times. Love love the flavor. But my rice is still crunchy. My kids and I gobble it up anyway but would love to figure that part out.
I do jasmine rice and increase the time to 11 minutes and it’s fluffy. Hope this helps!
You can use Success Boil in Bag White Rice. 1 bag is perfect measurement. Works great not mushy, not crunchy.
Loved it-thank you!
Can you use brown rice? Or instant brown rice?
Yes, you can find my tips for it above in the post.
Do you use Minute White Rice?
No, regular rice.
Full of flavor and I loved how easy it was and how you can make it your own with toppings! New go to weeknight meal.
And can I use creamed corn? That’s all I have
I only have dry uncooked black beans not canned. Can I still use this recipe?
You would need to cook the beans first.
Can I make this using frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, see my notes above in the post.
I have made this with fresh chicken and it was delicious. Can i use frozen chicken breast? Will I need to adjust the cook time?
Hi,
Quick question can i use jasmine rice in place a long grain rice? Or will it get too sticky?
Thank you 🙂
I made this with jasmine rice last night and it was so yummy. Jasmine rice is my favorite!
I tried this recipe in my 6 quart instapot and I got a BURN warning. I added more liquid and moved it around, but that still didn’t work. I added liquid like 3 or 4 times and I continued to get the BURN warning. After opening and closing it so many times, it eventually cooked and had a good flavor. I definitely would like to try it again. Do you have any recommendations to have a successful meal next time around?
This happened to me as well.
How can I do this in a crock pot?
Add 1 cup broth, chicken, taco seasoning, beans, corn and salsa to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cooked rice.
Can you add Onions and Peppers, or will the peppers break down?
You could but the peppers will break down.
Can I do this in a crock pot?
Yes. Add 1 cup broth, chicken, taco seasoning, beans, corn and salsa to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cooked rice.
I don’t have any rice, can I make this without the rice? Do I need to adjust anything?
Yes, but you will only need 1 cup of broth/liquid.
So yummy! I used thighs instead of breasts, and extra taco seasoning. I had more chicken, so added a little more broth. Came out perfect!
I just wish there was some way to get the rice to come out softer, but that’s just an IP issue.
So delicious and sooooo easy! Our family loved it. Definitely a keeper. Thank you, Lauren!
OMG! Super delish & easy too. Excellent instructions too!!!
Excellent and as fast as promised. I used a very thick, frozen chicken breast and was concerned it may not be thoroughly cooked. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the adjusted time was perfect.
This looks delicious! Could I make with basmati rice? Or If I make the rice separate how long would I cook the chicken? I want so badly to follow the recipe but I do not have long grain rice on hand!
Yes, you can substitute basmati rice. Enjoy!
This was an amazing recipe! It was flavorful, filling and easy! I’d definitely recommend this!
How would you change the cocking procedure when one uses a slow cooker? Thanks for your advice!
Add 1 cup broth, chicken, taco seasoning, beans, corn and salsa to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cooked rice.
I’m trying to eat nightshade free (no tomatoes) during pregnancy because they seem to irritate me. What would you recommend to replace? I know the flavor will probably be weaker but that’s ok.
You could leave out the salsa, but the flavor will definitely be weak. It would help to serve with other toppings when it’s finished cooking, like guacamole and salsa.
Delicious! The only thing I might change next time is to do the rice separately. I cooked dry black beans earlier and used them plus frozen chicken breasts. Maybe there was too much moisture from the beans or frozen chicken because the rice got a bit gummy. Thanks for sharing this great recipe! It will definitely make it into our meal prep rotation again soon.
I already have rotisserie chicken cooked. How would I change this to just add that instead of uncooked chicken breasts?
Decrease the liquid to 1 cup. Add the chicken at the very end, after cooking.
OK thank you. I wasn’t sure if the cooking was still the same without the chicken in it
So good and so easy!! And lots of ways to customize!
My family loves this recipe even the kids compliment me. We make it almost every week.
This looks great. Could I used frozen chicken?
Yes, see my notes above in the post.
Is the corn coming off the cob or from a can?
I use either frozen or canned corn.
Great recipe! I used what was on hand which was El Pato green enchilada sauce, and skinless chicken legs (7), long grain rice. and corn. I stuck to the broth, rice and other meausurement which worked out great. I added salt, pepper,ground cumin and ground coriander to the chicken since I didn’t have taco mix on hand . Because of the bone I added one minute to the cook time. It turned out great! The meat fell off the bone which was only a minor problem with legs, but the flavor and moistness was very good. I threw a little bit of Italian blend cheese to the top after fluffing the rice. I plated with sour cream and avocado. I found the rice texture to be reminiscent of Risotto creamy but not gummy. I would definitely try again, but with boneless skinelss chicken thighs.
If you do substitute the quinoa and cook it separately, as you suggested, how much should I adjust the broth and cooking time?
Reduce the broth to 1 cup and cook for the same amount of time.
This recipe could not be more simple or delicious! It is also very filling! Great recipe to make at the beginning of the week as meal prep! Made it a few weeks ago for dinner and am doing it again tonight! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Would I need to adjust the time if I’m using quinoa?
See my response to this in the post :-).
Just wondering if your recipes would work out in the pot-in-pot containers, where you could do the chicken, beans, corn, etc. in the lower pot and the rice in the top pot. Would one cup of water need to be added to bring to pressure and would the cooking time change. I can’t wait to try this. It sounds SO GOOD.
Love this dish. So easy and delicious.
Very easy to make and was enjoyed by all at a pot luck. Instructions are spot on. I will be adding this to our regular meal rotation. Thanks!
Is it possible to use bone in legs and thighs and then shred the meat once it’s cooked?
Yes, that’s fine! Add 2 minutes to the cook time.
Made this recipe! Quick, easy and filling – not to mention delicious. Thank you!
If I double the recipe do cook times stay the same?
Yes.
My husband says “yummy! Yeah, that’s a keeper.” 😂 I used mango salsa bc I had it in the fridge, added I tiny bit of natural sweetness!
Do I need to make any adjustments if cooking the rice separately? Thanks!
You will only need about 1 cup liquid in the pot, if not using rice.
If I only have two boneless chicken thighs to use, should I reduce the time? Thx!
No, keep the time the same. If they are skin on, I would suggest browning the skin in the pot, on saute, first.
Would this work in a crock pot? If so, how long do you think it would take?
I haven’t tested this in the slow cooker so I can’t say how the liquid ratio would be effected (or cooking time). Sorry! Let me know if you try it!
How long would you suggest cooking using brown rice?
22 minutes–see my notes about that in the post 🙂
Loved it the first night and used the leftovers as an enchilada filling the next night-double yummy!
Can I do this recipe with Jasmine rice?
Thanks!
Yes, same method.
I am curious what a serving size is? I see you say there is 6 servings but there is no reference to how much is considered a single serving?
I had this same question! Super yummy recipe and so glad the nutrition info is there, but I’d like to know if a single serving is one cup, two cups, etc?
First time cooking with frozen chicken and found it wasn’t as tender as usual but still delicious. I soaked/drained the rice first and didn’t have the crunchy problem. Topped with shredded spring mix, diced tomatoes, cheese, green onions, guacamole, sour cream and seasoned tortilla strips. Looked and tasted like something you would find at a restaurant.?Family loved it
Fabulous recipe! It immediately went to the top of my Go To recipe list after the first bite.
Could I substitute water for chicken broth if I want gluten free?
Sure, you will just loose some of the great flavor.
I use Vegetable stock or chicken bullion instead for gluten free, hope this helps!
I’ve made this recipe twice and followed as directed. I absolutely love it but for some reason some of the rice isn’t getting done all the way. I’m using long grain white rice, I’ve tried adding more broth and cooking longer but then the food burn signal comes on. Any ideas as to why only some of the rice is getting done and bits and pieces are under cooked? Other than the issue with the rice, it tastes so good.
Did you rinse the rice? I have heard that is one of the issues with rice not cooking all the way.
Mine did that too. The undercooked pieces were so random that I thought I might be imagining it. My next thought was: “its so delicious that I don’t even mind the hard pieces!”.
Good flavor and so easy to make. It was a little “wetter” than I anticipated even after letting it rest for 5 minutes after fluffing. I used frozen chicken breasts and cooked for the recommended 10 minutes. Everything cook evenly, however the chicken was a little tough. Will definitely make again using fresh chicken at 8 minutes.
Well this was the first recipe I made in my IP (actually I cooked water to learn how to use it lol) We LOVED it!! So excited to try more recipes.
Why do I find your page under video, your page say s video, but there is NO video? Is it a setting on my computer or you do not have a video??
Look for the video to play in the upper right corner of your screen. It should “stick” to the screen as you scroll up and down.
Can I half the recipe? Do I need to make any modifications or just cut it in half?
You can half it with no other changes. Cook time would remain the same.
Can I do this without the beans? My family doesn’t eat them.
Sure, just leave them out.
Loved it!!! Will make it again and again! Question, I have an 8 qt pot and I would like to double the recipe, do you think that is doable and how much more liquid would I add? You made this easy!
I am also wondering/hoping if doubling would be possible.
As long as the ingredients don’t go above the fill line of your pot it will work.
Did it completely fill your 6qrt IP or do you think I can get away with using a 3qrt without having to half the recipe?
I think a 3Qt would work….
Excited to try this tonight! Wondering if I use frozen chicken breasts, and double the camping of chicken, how long should I cook it, and how much more liquid?? I’m so new at using the instant pot!
I meant double the amount of chicken 🙄 (autocorrect!)
I’d add 1/2 cup more liquid and see my notes about frozen chicken above in the post.
I’ve tried this twice, and both times my rice came out under cooked. The second time I even added a little extra liquid to make sure the rice was completely covered. Should I extend the cooking time or maybe use instant rice?
Hi Mindy, what type of rice were you using? I would extend the cooking time–don’t use instant rice.
I made this for friends and they were impressed. It’s very easy and very good. I used ground turkey and defrosted in the microwave until the edges unfortunately started to cook (didn’t have time to do it the long way). Then I sauteed in IP and broke it up. I was worried the edges would cook too much while the middle was unfreezing but it came out great. I topped with lettuce, sour cream, guac, and cheese.
could I use steak instead of chicken?
Can I use canned chicken with this instead of chicken breasts?
Sure, but I would add it at the end since it’s already cooked.
This recipe made me love my Instant Pot! I had my IP for almost a year and hardly used it at all until I found this chicken taco recipe. So fast and easy! And it always turns out great. Thanks!
How does this reheat? I’m interested in making it for the kids to eat after school before dinner. Would I need to add more liquid?
I think it reheats great. Just sprinkle a little water on top, cover lightly and microwave.
We followed all of the instructions exactly as written and the rice burned to the bottom almost right away. We transferred to the stove to try to salvage the meal, but we didn’t really enjoy the flavors when all was said and done.
exactly the same experience in the 8qt pot last night.
I made this last night for my family and it turned out great. I layered the ingredients in the order stated and did not stir it, simple pushed the rice down under the liquid.
How much liquid do I need if I don’t add beans and corn
The liquid would stay the same.
Can I use chicken stock instead of broth?
Yes. Enjoy!
Hello! I just made this and it was deliciouuuusss!! Just wondering if it is something you can freeze?
I haven’t tried freezing it but I think it would work well.
This is my first instant pot recipe and I couldn’t be more excited! I love the ease of all ingredients and appreciated the tip about making quinoa independently. I did use rice per the recipe and it was de-lish! Thanks for making my first experience fun
Second IP recipe and it came out great! I tried to fluff the rice and it tasted great. I topped it with shredded Mexican cheese, cilantro and sour cream. Husband loved it.
This recipe was amazing. I am a broke college student so this recipe was a life saver while trying to save time and money. Soooo delicious too! Thank you so much!
Just received my instant pot this past Christmas and this was the first and now most cooked meal I make. I have 3 girls (7, 4 and 1) and it’s a fan favorite all around! I have the 8qt so adding the extra liquid was needed but it all came out perfectly! Thanks for the recipe!
Amazing! Easy. A new family favorite!
If I use ground beef do I use beef broth or still use chicken broth?
Either would work–beef broth would taste great.
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This was a delicious taco bowl! We then used the leftovers for soup, it was SO good!!
This was a delicious taco bowl! We then used the leftovers for soup, it was SO good!
Hi! If I have already cooked rice, how could I revise? Would I use less chicken broth?
Thank you in advance, the recipe looks great!
Then you only need one cup of liquid. Enjoy!
Cooked this and loved it! Just wondering if i would need to change the cooking time or amount of liquid used if i wanted to add more chicken?
Hi! I was wondering, if cooking quinoa separately for this recipe, is the cook time still the same for the rest of the ingredients? Thanks! Will be trying tonight.
Yep!
I am new to the IP and hadnt cooked chicken it it yet. This was my first go at chicken. It was GREAT. My family ate it all up. Will definitely make it again. Thank you!
Amazing! I have a slow cooker version but the time saved on this version was amazeballs! Thank you!
Thanks Denise! I’d love to hear how you do your slow cooker version!
My first try in IP. We really enjoyed!
I had already cooked, cubed chicken. I followed the recipe using the cooked chicken. It turned out wonderfully. My husband loved it.
Hello! I will be making this tonight but using chicken breast tenderloins, which are quite a bit thinner than regular chicken breast. Do you think I should reduce the cook time? I don’t want everything else not to be cooked enough though. 😬
I often use tenderloins and keep the cook time the same.
This is my first Insta Pot recipe. I had to make a few changes due to me not wanting to go to the grocery store but mostly the same and it turned out great. Thank you for the tips on cook times for various alternatives. I had frozen chicken and it turned out delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I will follow it exactly sometime but for my first on a whim go at this I was very happy!
Alternatives:
No chicken broth : 1 1/4 cup water plus 1/4 garlic olive oil
Salsa Verde
Kashi 7 whole grain pilaf
Added a can of green chilis
Can this be made with frozen chicken?
Yes, see my notes about this in the post above.
Can you double the recipe if using the 8 quart instant pot?
Yes!
Can you do this with frozen chicken breast?
Yes, see my notes about this in the post.
If you use dry beans how many ounces should you use. Do you use extra water ?
I haven’t tested this recipe with dry beans. Yes they would need more water.
Would you recommend adding more vegetables if so what vegetables can we add and how much
I don’t love the way the IP cooks vegetables (they overcook) so I’d suggest cooking them on the side.
I’m having trouble making this in my 8 qt IP. I doubled this recipe and used 2 lbs of ground beef. Sautéd in the beginning as suggested. Followed the rest of the recipe as stated. When I set it to pressure cook on high, I kept getting a “food burn” notice. I’m frustrated and my food is now not going to cook according to the recipe. What should I do?
So easy, fast and delicious
First timer – Made this and it was very good. Can these recipes be halved as long as there is enough liquid? It made an awful lot for 2 people. We’ll eat it up but just wondering.
Yes, that should be fine!
You can add brown rice to a soup or anything that doesn’t need to absorb completely for about 10 minutes on high.
I’ve done this a lot of times, deciding to make chicken and rice instead of noodle soup. Now it’s just my go to method of adding brown rice to soupy dishes!
I cooked for 8 minutes and let it naturally depressurize, however my rice didn’t cook. Did I do something incorrectly?
That’s strange. Did you use regular white rice?
If using brown rice do you add 22 minutes to the cook time?
A total of 22 minutes at high pressure (with 10 min natural release) for brown rice.
Followed exactly per the recipe and was delish!
Should it be cooked beans or dry uncooked?
Cooked beans.
If I use basmati rice is the cook time the same? Thanks!
Yes, same cook time for basmati rice.
I am very new to the insta pot world. I’m looking for some clarification on the cooking settings. I have the duo nova 6qt. So I cook on high pressure for 8 minutes then vent and cook on high for 12 more minutes? Than fluff the rice and put the lid back on with the pot off for 5 minutes?
You set the timer to cook for 8 minutes. When it beeps that means that it’s done pressure cooking, and the pot will automatically begin to release pressure. You don’t need to do anything other than wait, while the pressure releases for 12 minutes. Then remove the lid (release any remaining pressure if you need to, to get the lid open). Then fluff the rice and place the lid back on the pot to allow the rice to rest.
Looking to make this tonight. I have 1.55 lbs of frozen chicken, still 10 mins?
Yes, 10 minutes cooking on high pressure, with a natural release to follow should be sufficient.
Can you do this recipe in a regular crock pot?
I haven’t tested in a crock pot yet, so I cant say what adaptions you would need.
I don’t have black beans. Do you think Kidney beans would be ok??
Yes, sure!
My husband loves this dish. He’s told me I can make it 7 days a week! I always serve with tortillas and make my own taco seasoning.
Question – should I use frozen, canned, or fresh corn for this recipe? Or does it not matter? I’m new to IP cooking!
Frozen or canned will work! Enjoy!
A favorite of our entire family from ages 4 to 54.
I usually double the recipe and it turns out great!
We prefer dicing the chicken into 1 inch pieces first then adding it to the IP in the order the recipe states.
If I was Ted to add chopped zucchini, when should I do so?
I would saute them separately and add them at the end so they don’t get mushy when pressure cooked. If you don’t care that they get overly soft, you can saute them in the instant pot at the beginning, and then add the rest of the ingredients.
If you double the recipe, do you double the cook time too?
No, cook time will stay the same. Enjoy!
Super good and easy.
So I tried this recipe and my instant pot kept giving me a BURN message. I followed the recipe exactly how you had it… I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. Anyone else have this issue?
I’m so sorry Jessica. Please consult your instant pot manual for the rice/water ratio requirements.
I made a few modifications…I used 6 skinless chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts and seared them, I removed them from the IP, added the chicken broth and scrapped the brown bits off the bottom. I added all other ingredients , added the chicken thighs, then added the rice. Also, used brown rice (although jasmine rice my “go to“ I’m trying to go health so I went with brown rice, better nutrition. I followed the cooking times for standard rice.
It appeared really wet but when I mixed everything (yes with a spoon) all the “extra juices” blended and it was perfect.
I used All the other “ after ingredients” but substituteD plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream (the health thing again). I also added pickled jalapeños and arugula. The flavors were amazing.
Will make this again for sure.
I make this recipe honestly once a week! Absolutely love it. Trying it tonight with rotel tomatoes in place of salsa because I have a few cans on hand! Excited to see how it turns out!
Awesome and incredibly easy. Family loved it! This will go into my rotation for sure!
Can you replace the white rice with brown rice?
Yes, see those directions in the post. (To substitute brown rice, add 1/4 cup more chicken broth, and I would also suggest using chicken thighs, or cooking the chicken separately, so that it doesn’t get overcooked/dry. Brown rice takes longer to cook in the IP–about 22-24 minutes (22 for low elevations, 24 for higher). Then follow the same pressure release instructions.
Easy and delicious 😍
I made this in a 3qt and the only change I made was to use only 1 cup beans and I swapped thighs for breast. It came out perfect. My only complaint is I wish we had leftovers!
Hi!
What kind of salsa is used? Also- can there be an alternative to the salsa?? Looking forward to trying out this recipe!!
Any kind of salsa would work, or canned tomatoes.
This was great. We had it for dinner tonight! So easy! I love putting frozen chicken in the Instant Pot!
This is a great recipe! It work really well for us and was extremely tasty!!! Thanks for sharing!
This is by far my favorite instant pot recipe! I make it about twice a month!
This is a great recipe! I’ve made it several times. Question- can it be doubled easily in a standard IP? If so, what is the new Cook time? Thanks!
Yes, and cook time stays the same.
So good! It has become a regular in my house!
Can you double this recipe? If so do you need to add more liquid?
Oh, and I would be doubling in an 8 quart instant pot.
Yes you can double it and cook time stays the same.
I’ve made this dish probably over 2 dozen times in the past 9 months since I got my instant pot. Love it! Easy and delish!
Could you use rotisserie chicken for this recipe in the instant pot?
Yes, but add it at the very end, after the mixture has cooked.
I don’t have an instant pot. Would this recipe work in a crockpot?
Thanks!
I haven’t tested this yet in a crockpot. Sorry!
Hi! I’m excited to try this recipe! Instead of canned black beans, can I use dry beans?
Dried black beans take about 30 minutes to cook at high pressure in the instant pot, so they wouldn’t cook through if added as a direct substitute in this recipe (and you’d need more liquid). You could cook them separately…
This was the first meal I made in my new Instant pot. It was so easy to put together and came out delicious!!
Thank you!
Wow this was so easy and delicious. I didn’t have canned corn so I actually just put two ears of corn on top of the whole mixture and it cooked it just fine then I cut it and threw it back in the pot as a garnish. I also used bone in chicken and added 2 min to the pressure cook time.
Our toddler wanted seconds! Thanks for sharing this recipe
A coworker brought this in as leftovers for lunch. It looked and smelled so amazing I asked for the recipe. It is now one of my favorite meals for many reasons! It is delicious, quick, easy,and versatile. Not to mention, I almost always have all of the ingredients on hand! Thank you!
I love it for all of those reasons too! I’m happy you found me Nicky–I hope you get to try more of my easy IP recipes soon!
I make this like twice a month. We all love it and it’s an easy go to for a quick delicious dinner.
My kids love this! Easy to prep on the weekend for a quick lunch or dinner during the week! My kids make wraps with this, or bowls with lots of healthy toppings, like cabbage or lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, avocados etc. Thanks a a new family favorite!!
Man oh man is this one good! We use ground beef instead of chicken and make beefy crunch burritos. I warm the refried beans separately and grab the Flamin’ hot Fritos and 10” flour tortillas. Sooo yummy!
I make this all the time. It’s a perfect combo of delicious. With the toppings being so customizable. Love this recipe!!!
Hi-If subbing with veggies instead of chicken, should we use the same cooking time? Thanks!
Yes, same cook time to allow the chicken to cook through, but depending on what type of veggies you use they may get overcooked.
Really good and easy!
Hi,
My kids loved it! Thank you for the recipe!
Oh my gosh! So easy and so good! If you’re on the fence about trying this one, just do it! I ended up using orzo (bc that’s all I had) and even added a little extra chicken and so came out perfect! We ended up just shredding the chicken in the Kitchen Aid Mixer and then added it right back into the mixture. Almost like a casserole. Seriously, so yum!
I make this once a week and my family loves it. I use frozen chicken breasts. My plan is usually to make it to pack for lunches but it smells so good, I can usually only get 1-2 lunches with what is left over.
I love the idea for meal prepping this for lunches!
Great recipe! I pulled out chicken, shredded it, then mixed everything together. Perfect by itself in a bowl, or filling for a burrito. I served it with cucumber salad, because tis the season!
Absolutely loved this recipe- even my picky five year old got through the beans and corn! Thanks for sharing!!
I love this recipe and I really appreciate all the testing that went into and the other options. I use chicken thighs and brown rice and it turns out perfect. It’s so good my neighbors ask for some every time I make it!
I added 1/4 to a 1/2 packet of dry ranch mix to give it a little added flavor and it was delicious!! Will definitely make again!!
Can you use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, see my notes for that in the post 🙂
Super easy and beginner friendly! I’m a college student who doesn’t do much cooking at all, but this recipe was super easy to follow along with and execute. And it tasted delicious!
This is the first shredded chicken recipe I have tried where the chicken comes out moist and delicious!
Hi I’ve never used the instant pot and was curious about the sauté for ground beef with this recipe. Do you cook it in the pot on sauté until browned? Like in a pan? Can you elaborate on that please?
Yes, turn the pot to saute. Add the ground beef and cook it just like you would in a skillet. Drain the grease. Then turn the pot off and continue with the rest of the recipe. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
I have made a lot of IP meals and this is the very best one ever! Thanks for sharing it with us. We topped it with guacamole, pico de gallo (enhanced the flavors and added freshness), and sour cream. But, not just any sour cream. My family has discovered the brand El Mexican, and we love the Crema Mexicana con sal de mar version. It completed this dish unlike regular sour cream could. I’m from Texas and HEB is a grocery store chain here. I found this sour cream in a special ethnic section in the cheeses.
Any suggestions for replacing the corn and beans? I have a family member that is not fond of certain vegetables.
You could just leave them out and add extra of your favorite taco toppings 🙂
can I use cauliflower rice?
I haven’t tested it with cauliflower rice (I’m not sure how it would hold up in the IP, or if it would be mush). Let me know if you try it!
My spouses favorite recipe! I don’t eat beans so I add extra corn, and for the salsa I use guacamole salsa……. amazing. Definitely a weekly go to for us!
I’m going to use ground beef since I only have one chicken breast. Do I brown it before I put it in the IP? Will it be greasy?
Yes, brown it first, until cooked through. Then remove any grease. Then follow the remaining steps. Enjoy!
This is our go to at least once a week. In fact it’s cooking now!! This is a great dish to make in a motor home, it’s quick and convienent. My husband loves it, the one change I made was to skip the salsa, and use Verde, it’s a bit more spicy. But it works. Thanks for the recipe!
I love the idea of using salsa verde! Thank you sharing!
Can you use minute rice?
No, I don’t think minute rice will work well with this recipe. Sorry!
I would like to use brown rice in this recipe. What changes do you suggest? Thank you!
Hi Jo Ann, see my notes in the post for using brown rice.
When making it without chicken, do you use the same time? Also am I able to mix the taco seasoning/broth/salsa all together with the rice and then pressure cook?
Yes, thats fine to mix everything together. If you’er not using the chicken I would cook for 4-5 minutes high pressure with a 10 min natural release.
This recipe is AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing it!!! I’m making it again tonight!!!
I hardly ever cook, but I’ve made this three times already. My husband and I love it.
Did you use frozen or canned corn?
Either one will work great! (I have used both)
Loved this recipe! I completely forgot to throw black beans in my cart this week, so we did it sans the beans and it turned out perfect. I used an 8-qt IP and didn’t alter the recipe at all, I didn’t feel like it needed the extra half cup of broth as the recipe called for. It was perfect as is. Can’t wait to do this again with beans!
Thank you! This has become a staple in our house. It’s so easy and delicious!
I made this and doubled it. Everything turned out great.
I used the leftovers to make enchiladas. I sprayed a 9×13 pan with non stick spray then poured enough green enchilada sauce in to cover the bottom, about 1/4 to 1/3 of large can. I then filled with leftovers and rolled my tortillas, putting them seam side down into pan close together.
I poured the rest of the large can of enchilada sauce all over them. The last thing I did was cover with 8 oz of shredded cheese.
I baked them for about 45 minutes uncovered at 350°F, or until starts to bubble and turn golden.
Everyone liked them and it was a super easy dinner after a busy day with an unexpected ER visit for one of my son’s!
Did you double cook time as well as all ingredients?
Hi! I made this today and it tastes great, since it’s a new instant pot I thought I should add a little bit more broth so I added about 1/4 extra of chicken broth. I used basmati rice, The rice cooked perfectly. The only thing is when I shredded the chicken, it was a bit dry. Why do you think that is?
That would mean the chicken is a little over-cooked–the chicken breasts may have been on the thinner side and cooked faster. Next time you could cook it for less time, and even place the chicken at the top of the mixture. Hope that helps!
I have boneless skinless chicken tenders I would like to use, I am planning on doubling the recipes Will the cook time change or remain the same?
Cook time stays the same.
Can I use basmati rice? Is it the same cook time?
Yes, and the same cook time 🙂
I used frozen chicken breasts. No beans, just rice and corn Turned out great!
Our weekly taco Tuesday next week subbing shrimp
Easy and yummy!!!!
This was the first recipe I ever made in my IP. My husband and I LOVE it! It’s one of our favorites that we make again and again. I recommended it to a friend who had also recently gotten an IP and she and her husband love it too. Thanks for a great recipe that’s both easy and healthy!
What adjustments should I make if using minute brand brown rice?
HI Ana, unfortunately, minute rice wont work well in the instant pot. If you’d like to use regular brown rice, see my notes above the recipe card.
Hi! New to instant pot and trying this recipe tonight – how much time do I add if I am doubling the recipe? Thanks so much!
Hi Jamie, you should be fine to keep the cooking time the same (the instant pot will just take quite a bit longer to come to pressure, before counting down). but if your chicken pieces are thicker you could always add 1-2 more minutes to the cook time, for peace of mind, and it will still turn out great.
I used jasmine rice as a substitute because that’s all I had, and I did 10 mins because I had frozen chicken breast but my rice came out goopy:/ I even fluffed it like you said. Is it because jasmine takes less time?
Hi Alexis, next time be sure to rinse your rice really well and that should help.
This was amazing! This will become a regular at our house. I followed your directions exactly and it worked perfectly in the IP Duo Mini (3 qt.). Thanks for the recipe!
New family favorite! So easy! Served like taco salad with all the fixings. My son made soft tacos with it. Yum!
I just made this tonight and it is AMAZING.Thank you! I want to send the recipe to my daughter but she only has a crockpot. How kind should she cook it in a crockpot?
I haven’t tested this recipe in the crockpot yet, so I can’t say for sure how the rice would do. I’d love to hear if she tries it!
Maybe be a dumb question, but I’m new at this 🙂
Do you need the broth if you’re using ground beef? Or water?
I would still do broth to add flavor to the rice.
Can I sub out the rice for quinoa?
Yes, although the quinoa may be a little on the softer side because quinoa alone only takes 1 minute to pressure cook.
Can I substitute chicken broth with water?
Yes, but vegetable broth would be better so you don’t loose so much good flavor.
We love this recipe. One time I served it with cheese and avocado slices; next time with cheese and shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes on top. Super YUM! Because of you, I’m starting to love my InstaPot! Thanks.
That really makes me so happy, thank you!
This was awesome. Will be one of my favorites!
I always get the burn notice when attempting this recipe and it makes me so sad because it’s so yummy. How do I avoid this?!
Hi Courtney–check your manual for the minimum liquid/rice requirements for your IP. You may just need to add more liquid. Also you could try sprying the bottom of the pot with cooking spray before you start. Hope that helps!
Does the chicken stay in the IP for step 13 where the rice rests an additional 5 min?
Yes, the chicken gets removed in step 14.
Can I use frozen chicken breasts? Just a longer cook time?
Yes, you can see my notes above in the post. 10 minutes high pressure.
If I use ground beef, I would sautee that first, then add the rest of the ingredients and cook it? Wanted to make sure I don’t burn anything if the beef is already browned prior to pressure cooking.
Yes, that’s exactly what I would do.
New to using an IP how do you set on manual if you have the IP-DUO?
Cook on the high pressure setting.
Do you cook the rice before you put it in the insta pot?
No, the rice is uncooked.
I used risotto rice, and added olives… it was fantastic!!
Made this last night. Was a big hit with my family with the comments ‘make this again mum’. Super tasty and super easy. Thanks
This recipe is AMAZING. So easy and so yummy! I made it according to the recipe. And it makes a lot…easy 6 servings. Adding this to our meal rotation.
I was very unsure about the InstantPot until I made this. Now I will be using it more often.
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I’m honestly so happy to hear that. I really love the IP for easy one pot meals like this one. I hope you get to try more of my IP recipes soon!
I am excited to try this. If using chicken thighs and brown rice, they should be bone-in chicken thighs, correct?
Either would work fine!
I made this tonight and my family loved it. It was so easy and delicious!! My toppings were fresh tomatoes with cilantro and lemon. Yummy, ?
Eating this amazing meal as I type. Sooo good and sooo easy! Thank you! I used cubed pork loin.
I love the idea of using pork. Thanks for sharing, and I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
has anyone used this recipe for the IP mini? If I half the recipe in the mini will the cook time stay the same?
Yes, the cook time will stay the same–the instant pot will just come to pressure faster.
What if my chicken breasts are frozen? What adjustments should I make?
Directions for that are above, in the post 🙂
Wonderful! I used long grain brown rice which normally takes at least an hour to cook and the 8 min here was not enough. Just FYI.
Directions for brown rice are above in the post — brown rice takes a 22 minute timer in the instant pot.
Quickest “dump” recipe! I used cream corn and left over instant pot black bean soup. Also added red/yellow chopped peppers and chopped onion. Had Adobo sauce so marinated thighs for a bit in that rather than taco seasoning. Cooked as instructed, fluffed rice and added a cup of mexican blended cheese. Re-covered as instructions. Just used what I had on hand and use up! A keeper!
What about using rotisserie chicken should I just add at end?
Yes 🙂
Hi. What changes do you need to make if you cook this in instant pot mini?
I am not familiar with the IP mini, sorry. I have tested it but here’s a resource that may help.
Is there any changes if using Jasmine Rice instead of plain white rice?
No changes! Enjoy!
This was absolutely fantastic! I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, and it just came out delicious. So easy to make, and everyone ate it up, including my two kids who have been going through a picky phase lately. There were barely any leftovers. I will definitely be making this again, as it’s been requested to be a regular in the menu plan.
Any idea on weight watchers points for this?
It looks like the Weight Watcher’s website will help you calculate points of recipes: https://www.weightwatchers.com/Templates/Gateway/Gateway_Grid_dyn_3col.aspx?pageid=1085551
I made this last night with chicken thighs and it came out great. My kids, who are notoriously picky, ate it up and thanked me for making it for them.
Every time I make this my rice is crunchy. What am I doing wrong?? I follow every instruction to the letter….
What kind of IP do you have? Check your manual to make sure you’re meeting the minimum liquid requirements.
I am at a higher altitude (about 6500 ft) – I cooked for the 8 minutes with a full NPR then stirred and did another 5 minutes under pressure with a 7 minute NPR. The rice cooked perfectly. If you are at a higher altitude, that might help.
If you do not have broth can you just use water?
Sure, the flavor will just be a little more bland.
Have you ever doubled this recipe? My son has a lot of his football teammates coming over and I’d like to double the recipe. Thanks
Yes, you can double it, and the cook time will be the same (the pot will just take longer to come to pressure 🙂 )
Can you double the recipe in one 6 qt instant pot? Or will it be too full?
I think others have done that with success!
Can I use frozen chicken thighs and would it be the same as using frozen chicken breasts?
For frozen thighs I would set the timer for 12 minutes at high pressure, instead of 8.
Do I need to adjust recipe if I cook rice separately?
In that case you will only need one cup of broth.
I followed the directions and my rice came out crunchy :((( great flavor but I’m giving up on cooking rice forever!
I’m thinking of adding some sweet potato to it. I had roasted some sweet potatoes (with Cumin, garlic, and salt) in the oven when I made this and put some sweet potatoes in the bowl before the dish. It was so good! I wonder if I can add cubes of sweet potato to the recipe to cook with every thing else in the pot!
If I add an extra half cup of broth to the 8 quart pot does that total 2 cups of broth for the recipe or stick to the original one and a half cups?
Hi Jami, I’d just refer to your manual for liquid requirements for an 8qt pot and this amount of rice.
I’ve made this twice now and really love the recipe! We followed the instructions for the brown rice with chicken thighs and it cooked perfectly at 23 minutes! We added Serrano peppers and a spicier salsa to give it more of a kick. Thanks for sharing such a good recipe!
Thanks so much! I’m glad it turned out well for you!
This is a wonderful recipe, even if my I pot said burn. We love it!
I sure have problems with my IP. Everything but soup burns. I bought a no stick IP pan and just tried this recipe, yep, it got the burn notice. My guess is my pot gets too hot. It smells good. I am leaving it in the pot until the stem (?j lowers. Hopefully it will be done.
Can you use chicken thigh instead of chicken breast? Would timing need ro be changed?
Yes! Brown the thighs first in the bottom of the IP and cook them for 10 min with a 10 min natural release!
So yummy! Even my picky year old loved it! Such an easy recipe for a rookie instant pot user like myself 😉
I have some left over cooked chicken breasts I would like to use in this recipe. How should I adjust the cooking time?
I would just add the cooked chicken at the end, after everything else has cooked.
This turned out so well. The instructions are easy to follow and the dish tasted delicious!
Can I use brown rice or brown jasmine rice?
Yes, see my notes about that above in the post 🙂
Nice! Should I adjust the cooking time if I double the recipe?
No, the cooking time will stay the same, it will just take longer to come to pressure 🙂
If I have an 8 qt, can I double recipe? Thank you!
Yes, that would be fine!
How much is a packet of taco seasoning in tsps or tablespoons? I make my own taco seasoning
Substitute about 2 Tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning.
Could you do this in a crock pot and not an instant pot?
Hi Nicole, I have not tested this in a slow cooker so I can’t say–Cooking rice in the crockpot is a little trickier–you could also cook the rice separately and the rest of the ingredients in the crock pot.
Have you made this earlier in the day and left it in instant pot on warming??
I haven’t –I imagine it would be fine, but you may want to do a quick google search to see if it stays hot enough on the warm setting to be safe to eat after sitting for hours.
Would it be the same cooking time for frozen chicken breast?
See my notes about frozen chicken above in the post 🙂
This was fantastic! My IP-picky husband couldn’t get enough. Plus it made a TON! I loved that I already had everything in my pantry. I used 3 frozen chicken breasts and 1-1/2 cups of rice, whole cans of corn, beans, and broth. Whole jar of salsa. Dump and set. PERFECT.
Did you cook longer because of the frozen chicken breast? I want to try your way!
Did u have to adjust time since you used frozen? That’s what I’m about to try!
I cannot even begin to tell you how much my husband and I love this recipe! He is very picky with what he likes and doesn’t like and he LOVES this! New staple meal in our house!
Can we substitute for brown rice.. how to adjust cooking time
Instructions for brown rice are above in the post 🙂
Made this recipe and we are enjoying it now!! My good it’s delicious ?? i used garbanzo beans instead of black beans and a little tomato pasta and made my salsa Fresca. Great recipe thank you!
This is the best new recipe I’ve tried in a long time; I served it in hot taco salad shells. The only thing I’ll do differently next time is serve with lime wedges. This is delicious and came out perfectly. Thanks for a great new recipe!
So delish! I had a crockpot recipe that I use to make but was looking for similar for the instant pot. I doubled the recipe and left out the rice. It came out perfect. The extra tips you gave were very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Just a question as I get ready to make this tonight. It calls for long grain white rice, rinsed and drained. I’m assuming this is not Minute Rice, correct? Just want to make sure before I buy the wrong rice!
Not minute rice. Long grain white rice.
In the instructions it says to set it on manual, high pressure for 8 minutes. I don’t have a “manual” setting.
Cook it at high pressure. 🙂
Do I need to add more liquid if I want to use three chicken breasts? Thanks!
If they’re really large you could add an extra 1/4 cup.
Have made this twice now. Great both times. Very easy. I have a 3 quart pot and just halved everything. Came out perfectly.
I made this without the chicken and used Vegetable broth so my son who eats Vegan could enjoy it! We had leftover rotisserie chicken that we shredded up and put it on a tortilla with the rice mixture and toppings for the rest of us! It was delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
I followed the recipe exactly and the instant pot kept saying “burn”because the rice was stuck to the bottom. I kept cleaning it out and adding more liquid but it didn’t help. Still turned out pretty tasty, but was not as easy as I’d hoped.
Hi Maddy, I’m sorry–i’m guessing you have a newer instant pot, and they are much more sensitive. Next time add a little extra water.
Same thing happened to me. I should have read comments to make the adjustment. Otherwise delish
Wanting to make this recipe tonight but with brown rice. Since it says 8 minutes for white rice, would I just double the time to cook the brown rice?…That would put me at 16 minutes manual and the same 12 minutes for NR. Just want to clarify.
Hi Chelseas, for brown rice you’ll need to add 1/4 cup more water and cook for 22 minutes with a natural release 10 minutes.
Delicious!! It smelled so amazing cooking, I could hardly wait to taste it… did not disappoint! Yum.
Can I use a crock pot if I don’t have an IP? How would you change the recipe?
I have not tested this recipe in the crock pot (and I have struggled cooking rice in the slow cooker in the past), so I’m hesitant to say without testing it first. Let me know if you try it!
I don’t have an instant pot yet. Can this be made in a crockpot?
I have not tested this recipe in the crock pot (and I have struggled cooking rice in the slow cooker in the past), so I’m hesitant to say without testing it first. Let me know if you try it!
I just making it! wish me luck!
Soooo good! Followed the recipe exactly as posted! We make it once a weeek. Thank you for this delicious, easy meal.
I doubled the rice & therefore doubled the liquid, but it took FOREVER to release pressure manually & the burn warning came on in the middle of it, and it doesn’t seem fully cooked. I’m an Instant Pot newbie so… when you said 1.25 cups of rice, did you mean an actual measuring cup or the cup that comes with the machine?
Sorry Michele, I’m guessing you have a newer IP –they are much more sensitive when cooking rice, and you may need to add more liquid next time. I use a regular measuring cup.
I made this last night. Super easy, and delish! My husband and i LOVED it!!
I’m confused why when the IP went off at 8 mins i waited the 12 mins per recipe only to open the lid and nothing has cooked at all! Help please!
Sounds like it was cooked on the right setting. This recipe needs to be cooked on HIGH pressure.
Can I use dry black beans? and increase broth?
I haven’t tried it so I cant say for sure. My worry is that the rice and chicken would be way overcooked by the time the beans cooked.
Used frozen chicken breasts and they came out so juicy and tender. This is one of the best IP Recipes I have made yet. Delicious! Thank you
Awesome! Thanks for commenting!
I found this recipe on Pinterest! My husband found an 8qt Instant Pot on Amazon for $89.99 and surprised me with it. This was my first tester meal and it was BOMB.COM! Chicken and rice were perfectly cooked. This recipe will for sure be a staple in our house. Thank you for the recipe!
I’ve cooked this multiple times and love it!! So easy and delicious. I do add two packets of taco seasoning 🙂 My only issue, which has happened every time except the first, is I get the burn message multiple times per cook! I can’t figure out how to avoid this, and I’ve tried so many different things. It makes it tough because it’s still has pressure built up that I have to release adjust things and get the burn message to go away, which alters my cooking time.
My rice still came out quite goopy (kind of like a stew). It was still delicious but would have liked it a bit drier. Any ideas why that could’ve happened? Maybe my salsa was too liquidy?
You could try reducing the liquid a little next time? Did you give it time to rest after opening the lid?
This has such great flavor! I followed the recipe and my rice was sticky 🙂 I could do the rice on the stove top but I like the idea of the rice being infused with flavor as well!
Be sure to wash the rice really well before adding it to the IP–that will help it not be sticky 🙂
I just got my instant pot and I want to make this recipe. I have a 3 quart instant pot because there is just my husband and me. How do I cut the recipe in half, please? Thank you for assistance you can offer.
Half all of the ingredients. 🙂 Enjoy
How best to adapt this recipe for two people.
If you have an IP mini, you could cut the recipe in half. Otherwise I wouldn’t half it because you may get the burn notice if there’s not 1 cup of liquid.
Could this recipe be doubled in a 6qt? I need to feed about 8 adults
I think that would be fine–just make sure the ingredients don’t go over the fill line.
This was Amazing I used a Crockpot to make it!
Cooked rice on stovetop
All other Ingredients in the crockpot and cooked it for four hours then shredded the chicken served it over the rice and with warmed soft tacos Was everything total loved it!
I have so enjoyed this Recipe and look froward to enjoying many more!
Hi is it possible to make this in a crook pot I do not have a IP And I only has basmati rice not the enriched Long grain rice can I substitute.
Hi Pattie, I would cook the rice separately and cook the chicken and other ingredients (you wont need as much broth) in the slow cooker for 3-5 hours on low or until the chicken has cooked.
Made this exactly as written and it was great. Looking to double the recipe. Would I also double the chicken stock?
If you double the rice, then yes, double the broth as well.
Love this recipe. I am new to instant pot cooking. i made it for Saturday night dinner and we all liked it so much, I made it Sunday to pack as lunches for the week.
I was wondering how I could 1.5 times the recipe. Like I said, I’m new to this. Do I just adjust the time?
I’m so glad you liked it! Just 1.5 the ingredients in the recipe and the cook time stays the same.
Me too in the rice. Only ill use 1/3 the amount. Way too much rice!!!
I’m a beginner instant pot user. This recipe was easy and delicious. Thank you.
Just recently purchased my IP so this is only the second recipe I’ve cooked in it, so easy and incredibly delicious! I used frozen chicken thighs so cooked for 10 minutes, released for 12. We added a bit of Mexican blend cheese and yum! So good!
Any suggestions for how to adjust time if I use 2 lbs of chicken? I have an 8 qt so I’m already planning to add the extra chicken broth. I’m new to using an instant pot!
Cook time would stay the same, your instant pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
So easy and so good – this is a keeper.
My only changes – I used frozen corn (it’s winter at the moment) and “roasted” it in an iron skillet, adding it with the toppings. Other tweak was adding a can of Hatch green chilis.
Salsa used this round was what I had on hand – Trader Joes tomatillo and roasted yellow chili salsa (a favorite).
If I want to use pinto beans, can I put them in there dry and uncooked or should I cook them first?
Cook them first 🙂
First time to make this recipe. I have not had luck with one pot recipes but this one came out perfect! I had to add an additional 1/2 cup of broth to submerge the rice. Very flavorful. Husband approved!
We loved this! And were so psyched to have another fabulous IP recipe to add to our growing collection.
Question- could we double the recipe in our 6 qt?
Yes, as long as the ingredients don’t go above the fill line, you’re good to go!
The comments are quite confusing. One comment says use chicken thighs, cook 22 min. Another says use frozen thighs and cook 10 min. Another one changed the rice to 1 cup. So, if using unfrozen skinless, boneless thighs and brown rice, how much liquid and rice should you use and how long should you cook at pressure in a 6 qt. IP. Thank you in advance.
Had a feeling the proper cook time for the rice (which came out excellent) wasn’t nearly long enough for the chicken breast to easily shred. After reading a few comments, I’m glad I decided to chop the chicken into 3/4 inch chunks before adding them to the pot. Know a lot of people don’t like handling raw chicken.. but it was definitely worth the effort, as the finished product was full of flavor and fall apart tender – perfectly ready to scoop and serve with your favorite toppings
Would be a 5star crowd pleaser with just a little more prep work
I used frozen chicken thighs instead of breasts and increased the time to 10 minutes instead of 8. We ended up making burritos out of it and it was so tasty! This is the second time I’m making this because the first time was a hit! My son kept asking me when I was going to make it again! So good!
Making burritos with it sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Good flavor. I added a red pepper chopped, 1/2 a zucchini chopped. I didn’t make any changes to the liquid our time and it all cooked well. I just found the chicken to be a bit tough. It was a hit with the kids so I’ll make it again!
I used frozen chicken tenderloins and brown rice. What’s the right amount of broth to use? I used somewhere between 2-2.5 cups cooking for 22 minutes and it turned out to be soup. It tasted good, but not exactly what I wanted.
I just made this tonight and it was AMAZING!! I used frozen chicken thighs and cooked them on high for 18 minutes and allowed natural release for 15 minutes. I chopped up the chicken and added it back in and then sauteed to reduce/thicken some of the liquid. SO SO DELICIOUS!
Tasty and easy. Not as fast to come up to pressure as I had hoped. I used Bush’s seasoned black beans and a can of seasoned corn. Chicken was cooked but didn’t really shred. Mostly I just thought it was too much rice. I’d use about half as much next time.
Delicious!! Followed the instructions (first time using my IP) and loved every bit of this!!
Have you tried to make this with ground turkey instead? Going to try the chicken tomorrow night but I was just wondering.
Yes ground turkey works great–brown it in the pot at the beginning.
Made just as described, was fantastic, thanks!
I’ve made this both using white rice and once using brown rice because I was out of white. Just wanted to report that both times turned out fabulous! I also used frozen chicken breasts each time. I used an extra cup of broth with the brown rice and did high pressure for 22 minutes. This is definitely a staple in our house!
I loved this recipe. So easy and delicious!
My rice did not cook in the amount of time in recipe. I followed closely but now I am turning pressure cooker back on. Hope it turns out!
The rice tasted great but the chicken came out very rubbery and i’ve never had that with any of the other IP chicken recipes i’ve tried 🙁
My family loves this. I use Mexican yellow rice and spicy black beans. I also end up cooking it for a few minutes longer.
Hi there, I came across your recipe and super excited to try it in the pot for the first time tonight! Do you have a suggestion for making this in a 3 quart IP? I’m guessing reduce the ingredients by 1/2 to prevent over stuffing the pot. It’s our first time using it. Thank you.
Hi Kat, I don’t have a 3 qt so it’s hard for me to say. Here’s a good resource for adapting IP recipe for a smaller pot. https://www.hippressurecooking.com/mini-mania-shrink-pressure-cooker-recipes-for-the-instant-pots-mini/
simple and easy to make 🙂
signed the husband
I just made this and it is SO tasty. I have a couple questions.
Could I do it with cauliflower rice and how would that change cook times?
Also can I throw in some onion and red pepper?
Hi Azadeh,
Cauliflower rice cooks much differently than regular rice on the stovetop (regular rice cooks in about 20 minutes and cauliflower rice takes only 5-10). It also takes much less liquid to rice ratio than regular rice. Given the variety in ingredients, it’s pretty tough to give an estimation without trying it first. If you experiment and find success I would love to hear about it!
Made this last night and substituted frozen cauliflower rice for regular rice. I reduced the chicken brith by 1/2 cup. Didn’t end up reducing cook time. Came out great. Could maybe have reduced the liquid a smudge more but I didn’t mind it. Put tortilla strips as garnish which added a little crunch.
Could I use a bag of frozen veggies or cook those separately?
That would be fine, although they will be pretty soft.
you said this was adapted from the wonder woman wanna be recipe and that one calls for frozen corn ? I like your portions better but all I have in house right now is frozen and was going to make this tonight ?
You can use frozen corn, no problem. 🙂
I made this for dinner tonight in my Nuwave IP . I am not crazy about black beans, so I substituted pinto beans. It was so easy and delicious. My husband is such a picky eater…he said he would eat it again…yeah a success!
I just bought an instant pot and this is the second recipe I have made and it was amazing ! The only thing I did wrong was add a can of corn with the liquid , I honestly thought I messed it up but once it was done I shredded the chicken and it was perfect , thank you for this delicious recipe ?
This is one of the first recipes I tried when I got my Instant Pot, and the whole family loves it! Thank you. I’ve made it 4 times now. We like spicy, so I made some modifications. I marinate the chicken breasts with 2 packets of hot taco seasoning, crushed red pepper, and garlic pepper for about 30min or so. I also add in chopped onions and Rotel tomatoes with chili. Shredded lettuce, sour cream, chipotle sauce, and avocado slices are the perfect toppings. Thanks again!
I have a 3 quart Instant Pot. How would I adjust the recipe? Thanks in advance!
Hi Tracey, here’s a good recipe for adjusting IP recipes for a smaller pot. https://www.hippressurecooking.com/mini-mania-shrink-pressure-cooker-recipes-for-the-instant-pots-mini/
This is the first recipe I made in my new instant pot! It was so yummy!! Thank you for the easy instructions on how to make this! I will definitely make this again!
Sounds delish, trying to make this now. Can I double the recipe? (Hope so…)
Thanks!
Yes, as long as your IP will fit it all 🙂
Hello! I have decided to use black wild rice for this recipe. Do I need to make any modifications? Thank you!!
Hi Colleen, I haven’t tried it with wild rice but you’ll need more liquid and a longer cooking time. I think 1 1 3/4 or 2 cups liquid and cook at 15 minutes high pressure, with natural release, should work.
I made the chicken taco bowl and the WHOLE family loved it! That rarely happens! Thank you for a new family favorite in the instant pot ?
Thanks Laurie, I’m so happy to hear that! Hope you get to try more of my instant pot recipes soon! https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/instant-pot/
This sounds good but I would like to use ground chicken thighs. I would season the meat with my homemade taco seasoning. I’m guessing I would saute’ first? Then add 1 cup of broth (I have an 8 qt duo) How long would I cook?
Made this tonight. Great recipe. Kids had seconds.
Tried it tonight with ground beef and green salsa. Browned the meat, mixed the broth and taco seasoning in with meat….layered as in recipe (with an extra sprinkle of corn per my hobbies request). When done, wrapped in a tortilla with sour cream and cherse….soooooo yummy!! Lunch tomorrow will be GREAT too!!
So excited to make this! Should I modify the time if I don’t add any rice? Or should I add less chicken stock?
If you don’t add rice, you only need 1 cup of chicken broth. Cook time is the same. Hope you enjoy it!
In an 8 qt instant pot you say to add 1 cup chicken stock in step 2 (instead of 1/2 cup). Does this mean that in step 8 I only add 1/2 cup of stock for an amount that is still 1 1/2 cups stock total? Or am I adding 2 cups of stock in total and still adding 1 cup of stock in step 8 as well?
What’s the best way to reheat the additional servings? There are only 2 of us. Can leftovers be frozen?
We have an 8 at pot but I messed up and added an additional cup of broth and it turned out fine. Great recipe.
This was my first try at using the IP.
I’d reheat individual servings in the microwave, covered with a paper towel. If the rice seems dry you could drizzle a little water over it before microwaving. I haven’t tried freezing this recipe, but I imagine it would work fine. (The rice may be mushier after thawing.)
Could you cut this recipe in half for fewer servings and cook in an instant pot mini?
I’m sure that would be fine–check the minimum liquid requirement for your IP (you may need 1 cup minimum).
If I make the rice separately, should I only add 1/2 cup of broth?
Most IP’s require a 1 cup liquid minimum so they can steam/pressure cook properly.
I made this tonight for dinner,first time IP user.it was so good and easy
Making this tonight. Based on the instructions up above, I only add 2 minutes to the cook time for frozen chicken breasts? Does it become more liquidy? And let the pressure release only for 10 minutes and not 12? Sorry…this is my second time using the instapot and I am neevous!
I made this last night and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing!
If I cook my instant brown rice on the stove do I just follow the recipe except leave out the rice? Worried about to much liquid. Thank you
If you don’t add rice, you only need 1 cup of liquid.
Rice is all mushy. Exactly 8 min. Not thrilled
Hello,
I am planning on making this tonight, if I use frozen chicken breasts I saw that it said 10 min is that to the additional time of cooking the meal making it 30 min cook time?
No just, set the timer for 10 minutes. If it’s a really thick chicken breast you could cut it into smaller peices, or add 1-2 minutes onto the time.
My rice didn’t cook through all the way and I made sure it was submerged. Kinda dissapointed
After it is all cooked, How big would you say is a serving size?
Probably around 1 1/2 cups.
What changes would you recommend if I was using 2lbs of chicken? Thanks.
Cook time should be the same (as long as your chicken breasts aren’t too thick)
If you make it vegetarian – do you need to adjust the recipe at all (except leave out the meat)?
Nope! Enjoy!
I saw this on mine one time and all I needed to do was mix it up – close the insta pot and wait 10 minutes. Then it was perfect.
LOVE THIS RECIPE! Made it twice with beef and now making it with Chicken for my daughters ski team. SO DELICIOUS!!
Another question – if you make it vegetarian, do you change anything (except leaving out beef or chicken).
I only have frozen chicken breasts . How would I incorporate this into the recipe? Should I cook seperatly with the chicken broth and seasoning?
See my notes about frozen chicken above in the post 🙂
I didn’t understand your frozen notes. Do you mean a”add 10 minutes” to the cooking time or cook the chicken breasts independently before following the other instructions?
Cook everything for 10 minutes at high pressure instead of 8 like the recipe calls for.
How much taco seasoning if you make your own?
One packet of taco seasoning has about 2 tablespoons in it 🙂
Loved this dish! I cook a lot but am new to the InstaPot world and love how easy and quick this meal was to make. I used an 8 qt InstantPot and followed your suggestion by adding extra liquid in Step 2. The chicken was cooked through and not dry at all. I also added extra corn and salsa and the rice still cooked perfectly. I’ll definitely make this again. Even my 1 and 3 year olds love it!
Did you add extra stock in Step 8? Or did you just put the extra stock in step 2?
What if I want to double the recipe? How dies that change the broth?
Double the broth (you need at least a 1:1 ratio of rice to liquid).
Great recipe it turned out perfect.Love the step by step instructions as I am new to the Insta pot world
We’ve made this recipe 3 times and have loved it every time! We even used shrimp in place of chicken and it turned out just as well! What is the serving size for this recipe?
This is delicious! Fantastic flavors! How can I triple it for a crowd? What liquid adjustments should I make? I have an 8-quart Pot. This was my third IP meal and I’m hooked. Thank you!!
As long as your IP will fit it all that’s fine! Triple the liquid if you triple the rice (you need at least a 1:1 ratio of rice and liquid for the rice to cook). Cook time should be the same. 🙂
This was my first meal cooking with the instant pot. It was so simple and tasted delicious!!!! My question is, the chicken cooked, but did not easily shred. Did I do something wrong? Is there something I could do differently next time to make the chicken more tender? Thanks!!
Hi Angela, just make sure to allow to pot to naturally release. I’d also suggest using chicken thighs, which I think cook better in the IP than breasts do. If you use thighs you’ll want to add a few minutes to the cook time.
How would you modify the cooking instructions if I wanted to use quinoa instead of rice? Thanks.
See my notes about quinoa in the post 🙂
Would you still put the additional one cup of chicken broth in step 8 of your recipe? Just worried about it being too much liquid without having rice cooking as well. Thanks again.
I am wondering the same thing?
Hello!!
Two ingredient questions: when you say white rice do you mean instant rice?
And do you use canned beans or dry beans? (If dry, do you soak first?)
Thanks!
Not minute rice–long grain white rice. Canned beans 🙂
Mine turned out incredibly runny. It’s more like a soup! What did I do wrong?
I saw this on mine one time and all I needed to do was mix it up – close the insta pot and wait 10 minutes. Then it was perfect.
I made this recipe and followed the instructions but got a “burn” message on the Instant Pot. Why would it say that? We released the steam and checked the chicken, but nothing was burned or stuck to the bottom.
Hi Lisa, I’m sorry! I’m guessing you have a newer version of the IP? They are much more sensitive. I developed this recipe on the 6qt DUO… You probably need to add more water next time.
I have a 6 qt duo that I received for Christmas. I’m trying it again tonight and added a lot more liquid, probably 2 1/2 cups worth, and less rice! Will let you know if it works!
How’d did it come out the second time?
I would like to double the recipe- maybe even use 5 chicken breasts. How would this impact cook time, etc? I’m a IP newbie too.
Cook time would stay the same 🙂 Enjoy!
Not true. I doubled the recipe and my rice and chicken were not cooked
Then that would be because of the size of your breasts, and not the amount. https://www.hippressurecooking.com/halve-or-double-pcs/ .
Hello, Can I make the recipe the same way with a regular pot that will return the same results ?? If so any tips or things i should do different ? thanks for the recipe!
I haven’t tried it but it should be fine!
You will want 2 1/2 cups broth (instead of the 1 1/2) Add the broth first, bring it to a simmer. Add the rice and bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients, nestling the chicken in with the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes for white rice. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before removing the lid and gently fluffing the rice with a fork.
Help mine says burn what did I do wrong?
This recipe was tested on the IP 6quart DUO. You may have a newer version that is more sensitive than the older Instant Pots. Next time try adding more liquid to the pot or check you IP manual for the minimum liquid requirements.
Is this with thawed chicken or frozen?
Thawed chicken. Notes for using frozen chicken are above in the post 🙂
“Yes, frozen chicken breasts take about 10 minutes to cook in the IP, with a 10 minute natural pressure release.”
For noobs like me, this isn’t helpful — yet. Is this an instruction to cook the chicken breasts FIRST and then follow instructions? Does this mean add 10 minutes to the cook time? It’s a useful fact to experienced IP users but it is not an instruction. Could use more guidance.
Thanks for the feedback. Here are more specific directions (also updated in the post):
Can you use Frozen Chicken Breasts?
“Yes! To make this recipe with frozen chicken breasts, follow the directions exactly as they are listed below (but use frozen breasts). Cook on manual (high pressure) for a total of 10 minutes, instead of the 8 minutes it calls for. Then allow the pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes.”
Hello! Question about using brown rice. I know you said above it takes longer to cook. So instead of 8 min on pressure cook I need to cook for 22-24 min on pressure cook? I’m worried my chicken will burn.
Hi Jennifer, I would suggest using chicken thighs or cooking the chicken separately. (see my notes about this in the post).
Has anyone tried cooking with brown rice? 8 mins for regular rice vs 22-24 for brown rice seems like a big jump in cooking time. I want to use chicken breasts so happy to cook separately but then wondering if its best to cook taco seasoning with the chicken OR the IP ingredients? Please help 🙂
Loved it!!!! My first time using my new instant pot and this recipe did not disappoint (my picky boyfriend also approves!)
This was absolutely delicious and so incredibly easy to make. Thank you for your step by step instructions. This was particularly helpful for an instant pot newbie like myself. I followed your recommendations for the 8 qt pot. I used thinly sliced chicken breasts, which I was nervous that it might be too dry, but it wasn’t. This is definitely a meal I will make over and over agin!
Trying to make this recipe and I’ve gotten the burn message four times now. I tried adding a cup of water and it’s didn’t work. Total flop on this recipe.
This recipe was tested on the IP 6quart DUO. You may have a newer version that is more sensitive than the older Instant Pots. Check you IP manual for the minimum liquid requirements and next time try adding more liquid to the pot.
I used this recipe in a new 8qt LUX and it turns out amazing!
I also have an 6 quart IP DUO and kept getting the burn warning even after adding more liquid. I was able to salvage it by using the sauté mode but probably won’t be trying this again sadly.
Same issue here. I’ll try again with more liquid next time. Came out great (on the stovetop ultimately) when the IP wasn’t coorperating 🙂
So easy and truly yummy! The next day we use the leftovers to make the world’s best chicken tortilla soup! We just simmer chicken broth on the stovetop, and add in the leftovers with a little extra corn til everything is warm and fragrant. Two days worth of meals!
Can you use chicken tenderloins in this recipe?
That would be fine although they will cook quicker than breasts.
Made this tonight, it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
If I’m using brown rice, I know you noted to make the chicken first before the rice so dumb question: Can I cook the chicken breast in the instant pot beforehand?
Sure, but I feel like it would be simpler to cook it separate, to save time. Up to you.
I made this recipe just as written. I used brown rice and 2 and 1/2 cups of broth. I cooked it on high for 22 minutes and let it decompress for 10. I took you it off and slept it and it still looks a little soupy. I put the lid on and Lauren suggestions for 5 minutes will I fix the rest of the toppings. So rice soaked up the rest of the broth. Where is cheese and sour cream and salsa red onions and avocado on top it was delicious. My husband said it was delicious and he is a picky eater.
I did exactly as your commented said regarding brown rice and it worked out perfectly so thank you!
Hey Lauren! Could I make this using a rotisserie chicken? Just leave it out till the end? Would you do everything else the same?
I made this tonight and everyone was grumbling before it was served. (Husband and daughter) Waaaah, another instant pot meal. It was DELICIOUS ?
Everyone went back for seconds and we still have enough for another meal for at least two.
Thank you!w
Made this for dinner tonight and it was a huge hit! Doubled the recipe because I had 2 lbs of chicken breasts. Served it on corn tortillas and added tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream. Yum and there will be lots of leftovers!!
Mine came out perfect. I used veggie broth and jasmine rice because that’s what I had on hand. I topped with cheese, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream and gauc. Yum! Definitely will make again.
Delicious!! I added one and a half packets of low sodium taco seasoning plus additional cumin, paprika, and chile powder (I like my food with a lot of flavor). Other than trying to figure out to time/control panel on the IP for the 1st time (punched in 12 hours vs. 12 min), the recipe was easy and a hit with my family!!
Can I double this recipe in the 6qt instapot? Would I just double the ingredients exactly and cook for same time?
Yes, double all of the ingredients and cook time should be the same 🙂
We’ve stopped eating rice. Would quinoa work, though it takes less time to cook than rice? Thanks.
I haven’t tried it with quinoa but I think it would turn out mushy, since quinoa only requires 1 minute at high pressure.
This is a wonderful recipe! The whole family loved it. Thank you!
Have you tried using Minute Rice with this recipe?
Sorry, minute rice wouldn’t work here (that type of rice has already been pre-cooked, so it doesn’t need to be pressure cooked)
Is the long grain rice instant rice?
No, regular long-grain rice (not instant)
I’m also wondering if this has to be adapted for a 3qt instant pot or if it will fit. Thanks!
I haven’t tested it in a 3qt, but you can read the other comments–I think others have, with sucess 🙂
I want to omit the salsa. Do I need to add more liquid? This will be the first time I use my Instant Pot.
No, it should be fine 🙂
Can I double this recipe with same cooking time?
Yes, same cook time 🙂
First time with the Instant Pot and I’m seriously shocked! Wow! This recipe is very tasty! I, too, shredded the chicken and mixed it back in. I also gave it a squeeze of lime. Perfection! Definitely making this again! Thank you!
Might be a dumb question, but can you use frozen chicken or does it need to be thawed out first?
Hi there, you can use frozen chicken–add a few minutes to the cook time.
So many people have asked about using frozen chicken, but I don’t see a response about that. Can you use frozen chicken, and if so, do you adjust anything? Thanks.
Yes, frozen chicken breasts take about 8 minutes to cook in the IP, with a 10 minute natural pressure release.
I tried this recipe tonight, but unfortunately it did not go as smooth as it did for everyone else lol. I followed instructions, and kept getting burn message. I am of course a newbie to the IP, and googled all about burn message. Any pointers you could give? I really want to try this receipt
Hi Theresa, what type of instant pot do you have? This recipe has developed with my 6-Quart IP Duo–I know that the newer Instant Pots are way more sensitive –probably need more liquid to cook. Check what your IP manual says is best for cooking rice (what amount of liquid) and adjust this recipe if needed.
The same thing happened to me! I have a 6 qt IP Ultra.
I’m having the same problem right now, so I came to this website to see if I could find a solution. I have the Nova Plus, I added another cup of broth, although I’m sure it’s going to be watery because I left out the rice. Hopefully it will be fix the burn message but I’m not getting my hopes up!
Great recipe but the rice was still slightly crunchy cooking 8 min . Would do again for sure but cook rice separate. I sauté chicken with spices first more flavor and also added black olives!
Delicious!!!! I added more water, About a cup, and it came out delicious!
So pleased. Also added red kidney beans 🙂
I just made this right now! I was looking for an easy chicken insta recipe and this was a winner!!
I didn’t have corn but that’s only. I added a small can of mold green chilies and cayenne pepper
I think it’s super tasty and delicious
Thank you for posting this recipe, which is now going to be on my menu rotation!!
How would I adjust the liquids if I only want to use a half a cup of rice ?
You’ll only need about 3/4 cup of broth (but I don’t know what size your instant pot is…some IP need at least 1 cup of liquid to avoid the burn notice.)
Has anyone made this in the smaller 3qt pot? Would it work? Do I need to do less ingredients?
Hi! I am planning on making this tonight. Does your recipe use frozen or thawed chicken?
Thawed chicken.
Do I use instant white rice or regular?
regular white rice 🙂
Can instant white rice be used? I have a huge box to use up 🙂
No, unfortunately instant rice is already partially cooked so it would just turn to mush in the pressure cooker. You could cook it separately and add it at the end 🙂
Could I use refried black beans? Love refried, but not whole black beans.
I guess you could–it would just be a pretty mushy dish after pressure cooking.
The directions are for an instant pot with a “manual” option, I have the instant pot duo plus which has a selection of food type buttons (stew, cake, egg, etc) but no manual option. What selections should I make?
Select High Pressure 🙂
Thank you so much for this recipe! It is a weekly hit for our family and so, so easy! Do you have a recommendation to sub the black beans? A family member can’t eat those. As a note we can’t use bell peppers (which tend to be a good substitute for almost everything in my experience) due to allergies. Thank you!
PS. Do you have other delicious and easy one pot meal recipes?
Hi Keri, thank you, I’m so happy you like them! You could substitute another type of bean or legume, or just leave them out 🙂 Here are all of my “one pan” meals: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/one-pan-meals/ and here are all of my instant pot recipes https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/instant-pot/
This was fantastic! I cubed my chicken and sauteed it in the bottom of the pot before cooking but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It was a clear winner in my house.
Any idea how I would need to adapt it if I want to use quinoa instead of rice?
Hi Laura, quinoa only cooks for 1 minute on high pressure (with a 10 minute natural release), which isn’t enough time for the chicken to cook. So I would suggest either leaving the chicken out, cooking the quinoa separately, or sautéing the chicken at the bottom of the IP for a few minutes until almost cooked through, before adding everything else. Hope that helps 🙂
How would I adjust the time using frozen chicken?
I am wondering the same thing!
I’ve made this three times now and it’s always a hit! So easy and tasty!
What would I need to do different if I used brown rice ? and more chicken? I have a big family
Thanks
You can find those answers above in the post 🙂
Delicious and easy.
I am new to cooking with the instant pot. Would I be able to make this recipe without rice?
If so what additional changes would I need to make ? less broth?
Hi Priya, you will only need one cup of broth. Cook on high pressure for about 6 minutes, with a 10 minute natural pressure release. Enjoy!
Thank you ! It turned out spectacular!
I made this recipe as my first intant pot meal and it was fantastic! It fed my boyfriend and I for 3-4 days. The cilantro and green onion give it a nice flavor kick. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you!
I made this with thawed chicken breast and liked it better than chipotle! Is it possible to use frozen chicken breast on this? Has anyone tried? I just wanted to know what the updated times for cooking would be. Thanks!
I’ve made this twice with frozen chicken breast and it came out really well! So yummy!
Did you find out the adjusted cook time for frozen?
I am about to cook this with frozen chicken breast. Anyone found out the adjusted cooking time?
See my note above the recipe card. 10 minutes with 10 min natural release
I always use brown rice. How would I adjust this Taco Bowl recipe? Thank you
Those details are above in the post 🙂
I tried this last night. It’s a bit bland. I think it may be something kids would like, a lot.
Iv made this twice now and thought it was time to leave a comment! Such a great, and simple recipe. Also curbs that Taco Bell craving perfectly!
Can I use 2 lbs of chicken? Will I need to cook this recipe longer?
Yes and cook time will stay the same 🙂
Will it mess up the recipe to add in any extra veggies? I am thinking of adding a green bell pepper and red onion that I have in my fridge.
Sure, that would work great 🙂
We LOVED it!! I’m an Instant Pot newbie! This recipe was easy to understand and it turned out perfect. Full of flavor, healthy, easy and versatile. I used a medium salsa that gave it a nice little kick. I also used a rice blend of white, brown, wild and red. The leftovers will make a great burrito tomorrow and I will definitely be making this again!
I also mixed the chicken back in after it was shredded. Turned out great and my picky husband didn’t complain at all .
I was looking for an easy option to cook in my new 8quart instapot. I chose this recipe because I had all the ingredients in the pantry. I used 3 chickenbreasts instead of 2 since they needed to be cooked. I did not add any additional liquid because I didn’t have a extra can of chicken broth but I didn’t want to use water. I was worried I might get the burn notice but I didn’t. The only thing that threw me off was the “ cook on manual” My pot does not have this option so I selected pressure cook. The food came out very good. The only thing I found that the chicken was a little blander than I liked. The rice however had a very good flavor and with the chicken mixed in it was delicious. ( I did the suggested 8 min)
If I substitute ground beef instead of chicken do I still use the chicken broth in the recipe?
Thanks-
Kristi S.
I would, but you can use vegetable broth of beef broth instead if you’d like 🙂
Delicious!! After shredding the chicken I mixed it back in.
This was the first Instant Pot meal I made and I was very nervous. It turned out great and fit fine in the 3 qt Instant Pot mini!
Oh thank heavens lol. I’m trying it right now and was so worried because I didn’t even realize she was using a 6qt until I was ready to make it xDD I didn’t have any salsa tho I totally forgot about that!! So well see :p
Wonderful! This is the first recipe I used in my new instapot and it did not disappoint! Thank you!
Can you use cauliflower rice instead?
Mee too! It was an instant hit with my family
I’ve made this few times and I am currently making this and I plan on straining it to make the chicken taco bowls. This Recipe is very good and Thanks for your help!
This is my go to meal for taking to friends! If I’m sharing this recipe but they don’t have an IP do you know how long it would cook in a crock pot??
Hi Jade, I’m happy to hear it, thank you! I’m honestly not experienced with cooking rice in the crock pot, so I couldn’t say. You would definitely need more liquid, but I fear the chicken would be overcooked by the time the rice cooked. If it were me I would cook the rice separately, the chicken mixture in the crock pot (for about 2-3 hours on low), and mix the cooked rice in at the end. Hope that helps 🙂
First time using instant pot. Do I press pressure cook or poultry button for this recipe? I dont see manual button?
Thanks
Jodi
High Pressure 🙂
These were delicious! I couldn’t believe how good these came out. So easy and versatile. I used 1.5lb chicken breast and jasmine rice. I cooked for 10 minutes and let release for ~15. Next time I will add a little more chicken broth and maybe some more salsa since it came out a tad dry. Definitely recommend!
Made this tonight and it was awesome. So easy and fast but super flavorful! Kids loved it too! Definitely a keeper!
So easy and delicious! my son said, “yummy in my tummy, mommy” = Thank you! we used kasmati rice because i forgot the long grain, but we used same amount of broth and same cook time.
It always makes me happy when it’s a winner with kids! Thanks for your comment Diana!
When using ground beef would you still put the little rack in the bottom after cooking it?
You don’t need the rack for this recipe 🙂
I have an IP XL. There is no manual button, so how do I cook it?
Hi Pressure 🙂
WOW !! Absolutely amazing! When I could smell it cooking in the house, I knew it was going to be delicious!
I used brown rice and did not adapt anything. Served it over Tostitos chips with cheese and sour cream. Tonight we are putting the little left overs into taco shells.
Thank you for a great meal idea.
Thanks so much Gina! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Whats the manual setting on the newer ip duo nova? Im confused when you say cook for 8mins on manual and then 12 more on natural release. Wouldnt it just be 20mins?
TIA
Hi Nat,
Manual means high pressure! I’ve adjusted the recipe to be more clear. Thanks!
Can I use minute rice ?
No, minute rice will not work with this recipe, sorry!
Do you think it’s possible to make a double batch in the 6qt? I like to make in bulk. If so do you think you would have to adjust cook time?
As long as it doesn’t come above the fill line (I haven’t tested it). Cooking time would be the same.
Hello! Our family LOVED this recipe! Thank you! Only wish I had made more! So.. can I double the recipe? Will it fit in my 6 qt IP? And do I double everything? The salsa and corn and beans and all of it? Or would you just double the chicken and rice?
I have frozen riced cauliflower. How would this change the recipe? Less liquid?
My family loved this!! I’m new to using my instapot and never made a rice dish, and it turned out great! We didn’t have beans or corn, so it was just chicken and rice and we still loved it!
Success!! 1st successful meal in my instapot! Family loved it!
This was the first thing I cooked in my IP, turned out better then I’d hoped. I did used crushed tomatoes instead of salsa and it worked great.
Have you ever tried this with ground beef (in my case it would be venison) rather than the chicken? Wondering if I would need to modify anything. We tried it with the chicken and LOVED it, but I wanted to see how it tastes with deer instead this time around. I’m so new to the IP I’m not sure what needs to be changed!
Hi Jenn, you can use ground beef instead. You just need to have equal ratios of rice (jasmine or white) and water. 1:1 ratio. Sauté the meat first and drain the grease. You can add the liquid all together at the end and make sure the rice is mostly covered.
Do I need to adjust the time if I’m doing double the recipe in my 8qt?
No, you shouldn’t need to adjust the time 🙂
Wonderful worked great tasted even better.
If I omit the chicken but use short grain brown rice, how would you adjust the chicken broth? Thanks!
This was so good! Even my picky 15 year old ate it!! It was the first time I used my instant pot, and I am a believer!
I’m so happy to hear it! I hope you get to try my other instant pot recipes too! Enjoy!
Very good! Read directions wrong and cooked for 12 minutes instead of 8 so did quick release and finished as directed.
Awesomeness my son and I loved?
Thanks so much.
I have min IP. How to adjust recipe, please
You could cut the recipe in half, however the full recipe may fit in smaller insta-pot. Just don’t go above the fill line.
I made this with basmati rice (it’s just what I buy) and did high pressure for 10 minutes. It was really good! The family loved it.
If I double or triple this should I double and triple the liquid?
Yes. (In some IP recipes you don’t need to change the liquid amount–like hard boiled eggs, for example you only need 1 cup water no matter how many eggs you add. But, since this has rice in it you need to have enough liquid to cook the rice, so the more rice you add, the more liquid you need.)
Hi! What would you say the serving size is?
Probably around 1-1/2 cups per serving.
I’m so bummed, my IP keeps giving me a burn notice even after adding more broth. I think the whole stinkin mess is ruined….and it was smelling so good. Don’t know what to do now.
What size insta-pot are you using? This was tested for a 6-quart.
I’m having the same issue of it giving me the “burn” message. I’ve opened it 3 times and scraped along the bottom. My IP is 6 qt. Hoping I can still make this work… Maybe I didn’t use enough cooking spray??
I’m having the same issue with the burn warning. 3 times during the pre heat. Using the 6qt IP also. Crossing my fingers it turns out ok.
Make sure you spray the bottom of the pot.
Can I double this recipe by doubling ingredients and keeping the cook time the same?
yes, as long as your IP will fit it all 🙂
Can you use quinoa instead of rice?
Hi Lindsay, you could, but quinoa only takes 1 minute to cook on high pressure so it may be a little overcooked. If it were me I would cook the quinoa separately (and if you decide to do that, you can cut out 3/4 cup of the liquid in this recipe) Hope that helps!
Hi, there I would like to make this reciepe but I only have brown rice at the moment. Anyone know what changes I would need to make?
Thank you
Hi Julie, instructions for using brown rice are above in the post 🙂
Love the convenience of this recipe! Can I double this recipe, and also use frozen chicken breasts??
Hi Rae, you can double the recipe as long as your instant pot is big enough to hold that quantity. For frozen chicken breasts cook for 8-10 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
Can you use this recipe with frozen chicken?
You could… (I don’t personally like the way that frozen chicken breasts cook in the IP.) But for frozen chicken breasts cook for 8-10 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
Do u mean cook frozen breasts before and then complete recipe?
No, you can cook them along with everything 🙂
Super easy to throw together and super tasty! It was a hit at our Mexican food-loving family! Thank you!
Just made this and its so tasty! Using the salsa and seasoning (I used white bean chilli seasoning I didn’t have taco seasoning) made this come out fabulous. I did use brown jasmine rice and added the extra broth and it worked great. We topped it with guacamole and sharp cheddar cheese YUM YUM YUM! I almost doubled the recipe but didn’t want to adjust the cooking time. But it made alot so we have leftovers. Just liked your facebook page and please keep the instant pot recipes coming!
Thanks so much Pam! I’m happy you liked them 🙂
I don’t have instant pot brand. I don’t have a manual button. Do you know what I’d cook it on?
It cooks on high pressure.
Hi! What if my breasts are frozen?
For frozen chicken breasts cook for 8-10 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
Wear a warmer sweater?
Made this tonight and my family loved it. Topped with pico, shredded Mexican cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream and avocado. Served with chips.
What about adapting this recipe to the mini 3qt version would you just cut everything in half? Thoughts? Thank you Alexandra
That would work–or you can try the full recipe, just be sure not to go above the IP fill line.
Do you know the time for frozen chicken?
For frozen chicken breasts cook for 8-10 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
Made this and it was a big hit. My 9 yo daughter asked if there was enough left over for her to take to school for lunch AND have dinner for the next night.
These were so good!! Is this recipe freezable?
It would probably work fine–I haven’t tried it yet 🙂
Manual on High pressure or low. I’m hoping it’s high bc that’s what I just did.???
Yes, high pressure 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Trying this today, if I omit the rice do I need to reduce the liquid?
Yes, you can reduce the liquid by 1/2 – 3/4 cup.
I made this last night for dinner and it was a hit!! The rice is so flavorful and the ease of it is great! Definitely going to be in our family dinner routine. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
I never review anything but I had to after making this recipe. I have only used my instant pot twice but this recipe was a hit in my home. My partner asked me if I could make this every week for him! We all loved it. I did have to add more broth as my instant pot is an 8 quart but it came out amazing. Super simple to make on a busy week night.
Did yours come out with a lot of water left? I have the 8qt and followed the directions exactly.
Awesome! We used long grain brown rice, increased the low sodium chicken broth as suggested, and used chicken thighs. They didn’t dry out and the family went nuts! We like spicy so used hot salsa, added chopped jalapenos, chilis, and onion. A real hit! Thank you!
Did you increase cooking time since you used brown rice?
I would also like to know if you increased the cooking time when using brown rice.
Do I have to drain the beans and corn when I add them on? I’m using the 6 quart IP.
Yes, rinse and drain the beans and drain the corn.
Can this recipe be used for 3 qt instantpot?
I haven’t tested it, but it should be fine as long as you don’t go over the fill line (or you could just cut the recipe in half)
I actually used the full recipe in a 3 qt instapot and it came just above the max fill line. It still turned out great.
I love this recipe! I’ve made it several times. For the rice, I used Trader Joe’s Quick Cook brown basmati rice. I don’t change the cook time and it turns out great. Sometimes I add a can of green chiles as well. I make my own seasoning with cumin, garlic powder, pepper, and TJ’s Chile Lime seasoning blend. Thank you for a great, easy recipe!
Thank you. How much broth did you use when you cooked with the TJ’s quick cook brown basamati rice?
I still use the 1 1/2 cups that the recipe suggests
how much TJ chili lime do you add?
How would you do the recipe with ground turkey? Just break it up once the rice is done?
Brown the Turkey on the saute setting in the beginning.
I made this tonight- it is delicious! I made it in an 8qt IP and adjusted the recipe because I became a little paranoid after reading all the burn notices. I added 1 1/4 chicken stock to start, 3 chicken breasts, 1/2 a chopped green pepper and 1 1/2 cups rice. I poured enough chicken stock on top to cover rice- about 1 1/2 cups. I made the taco seasoning you linked. It seemed a little soupy when I first opened, but after letting it rest and shredding the chicken and putting it back in, it was perfect! Can’t wait to make it again!
If you double this recipe, do you adjust the time you cook it? Thanks 8n advance!
Hi Betty, no, the cooking time would be the same 🙂
Hi Lauren! Mine is very liquidy at the end. Is it supposed to be? Delicious though! I just scooped it out with a slatted spoon. Thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately I followed the recipe to a tee and it ended up being bland and lackluster.
I just got my instant pot today, and I was so excited to try this recipe as my first one! I followed it exactly, and my entire picky family loved it! Very easy to follow, very quick and delicious, and video was a great help as well. I’m looking forward to making more of your recipes soon!
Thanks so much Samantha! I’m thrilled that I was your trial run and especially happy you enjoyed it! Hope you find some other favorite IP recipes here 🙂
So good! I totally forgot to add the 2nd chicken broth (1 cup!) and didn’t add corn and it still tasted 100% awesome!
This was my first recipe I tried in the IP and I’m glad it was. The instructions were so easy to follow, and I really appreciated the pictures to follow. I am so happy with how it turned out I will be looking at more of your IP recipes. Thanks!
Thanks Tiffany, I’m so happy to hear it was a success!
I just wanted to say Thank You for the lovely recipe. I have made this several times and it comes out perfect each time. My family loves it. I keep burrito and 6” corn tortilla shells on hand. Your recipe is our favorite filling. Keep up the great work!
Thanks you Crysyal, I am so happy to hear that!
This was AMAZING! My family is not a fan of chicken breast (dry and kind of rubbery to ys) If we replaced with chicken thighs so you think we would need to make any alterations to the recipe?
Thanks Pamela! Yes, chicken thighs would work really well. I would sear them first, and then cook everything the same. Enjoy!
I’m with you all the way when you say toppings are key! They add flavor and make a dish so much fun. This looks absolutely delicious!
Hi! Can I sub brown rice? Would the time need to be adjusted?
Hi Sol, the directions for brown rice are above in the post.
DELICIOUS! RECIPE IS A KEEPER BUT NEEDS MORE WATER TO COOK RICE.
I used a 6 quart Cosori electric pressure cooker. (I have used 6 qt Instant Pot recipes before and they worked perfectly, so I don’t think the brand makes a difference.) I followed the instructions exactly and using high pressure. Usually if a lower pressure isn’t listed, high pressure is the default. The rice was not cooked. I added one US measuring cup of water to the mix and cooked it a bit longer. (Sorry don’t remember the exact time as it was just a guess and I suspect may have been too long.) I used the frozen tiny baby corn kernels and thawed before adding them to the cooker. Also my husband said the amount of black beans should be doubled. So I will try to fix these things the next time.
I have frozen chicken breasts that normally I would pressure cook for 12 minutes so would I do that time then? I just checked my cupboard and sadly just have instant rice… So should I leave the rice out or hpw would you modify with frozen chicken and instant white rice?
Hi Lori, you could use frozen chicken breasts and cook them a little longer, but I wouldn’t suggest using instant rice (it would just turn to mush). If you leave out the rice you could cut back on the chicken broth also, cook the chicken for 10 minutes and allow it to natural pressure release.
Love this for my 5 people famliy !
I subed half cup pablano peppers cut up tiny plus full cup or more of broccoli.
the breasts I had were huge from Costco but I still managed to put some away for tomorrow night.
thank you so much for this incredibly easy chicken breast recipe.
Thanks Wendy! I love your substitutions, and I’m so happy you liked this recipe.
Chicken didn’t cook after even 20 minutes. Put on manual and set timer but chicken still raw. First time ever used instant pot so maybe did something wrong. I have the exact IP you are using.
Hi Mandy, I’m sorry! The only thing I can think is that you weren’t cooking on “high pressure”, for 8 minutes. The chicken shouldn’t need nearly 20 on high pressure to cook–it would be dry and way overcooked (consider the time it takes the pot to get to pressure, a 20 minute cook time and the all of the release time.) I’d double check your settings… Hope you get to try it again 🙂 (And if you’re worried about the chicken cooking next time, you can always cut it into smaller pieces).
The first thing I thought of was that possibly you hit “Delay” when you set the timer. Or you didn’t let it actually come to pressure. You need to hit the “Pressure Cook” button and then adjust the time. It takes about 20 minutes for this recipe to come to pressure then start counting down. Also, do not quick release it when it’s done. Let it naturally release for at least 10 minutes. I’ve made this several times, and at first I got the “Burn” message, then I started adding about 1/4 cup more liquid and letting it run down the sides to the bottom of the pan. I always put my rice on top and do not stir it in. I hope this helps.
Tried for first time tonight. It definitely will be a keeper. I followed recipe to a T, it turned out Fabulous!! Thank you
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks Colleen. I hope you get to try more of my instant pot recipes soon 🙂
Can I use Instant Brown whole grain rice ? And can this recipe be frozen after it’s cooked ?
Hi Jean, I haven’t tried it with instant brown rice (so I can’t say for sure), but here are the changes I would suggest: Cut the chicken into very small pieces (so that it will cook faster), prepare everything the same but cook for 2 minutes high pressure, with about 5 minute natural release. I’d love to hear if you try it!
Hi Lauren, Before I got your reply. I followed the exact recipe. Chicken was perfect. As for the instant brown rice, I should have reduced the last cup of broth to either 1/2- 3/4 cup. However I did put on steam for 2 mins. Worked out fine. Very tasty. Thanks
Thanks for sharing–I’m happy it worked out! 🙂
Now, I am in the midst of making this, BUT IM USING A PRESSURE COOKER. I’m taking a chance here and hoping I’m making it correctly. It’s my second recipe off this site. I typed In Pressure cooker and it directed me to the IP Recipes. A little help… please?
Excellent! I doubled the recipe but used chicken drumsticks instead (8 of them). Instead of using 3 cups of chicken broth, i only used 2 cups. Next time, will reduce the broth to 1.5 cup to improve the texture of the rice. Thanks for the recipe. Please share more instant Pot recipes 🙂
Thanks for your input Tanya. I love your adjustments, and I’m happy you enjoyed it! You can find my other instant pot recipes here (hope you get to try them soon!) https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/?s=instant+pot
I made this last week and loved it! I’m making it again for a party tomorrow and am planning to triple the recipe in an 8qt instant pot. Do you think my IP is big enough? Would you adjust the cooking time or the amount of chicken stock? Any other adjustments? Thanks!
Hi Jess, I just saw your comment on FB, but I’ll reply here too. 🙂 I haven’t experimented with this as a bigger batch in an 8qt, but it should work great. You will want to triple ALL of the ingredients (the extra rice will need the extra chicken broth in order to cook it properly). Hope the party goes well and hope everyone loves this meal!
This was fantastic! But it makes SO MUCH! My husband and I can definitely eat this for two meals and be VERY full.
I sauteed an onion and some minced garlic first, and used this homemade taco seasoning https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/46653/taco-seasoning-i/ (only because I didn’t have any at home and didn’t want to have to stop at the grocery store). Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly. We like spicy so my other suggestion would be to add a can of green chiles. I didn’t have one on hand but will definitely try it next time!
Thanks for sharing!
So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing Casie, and I hope you get to try more of my IP recipes soon! 🙂
I had trouble with the rice not being fully cooked after 8 minutes (I used long grain white rice). I cooked it for an additional 6 minutes and it was still not co0ked. I finally put the IP on the “rice” setting and that worked without overcooking the chicken.
made this for a slap-it-together weeknight dinner. Doubled the recipe (sort of ) by doing the following: Put 4-5 chicken breasts on the stock, sprinkled generously with taco seasoning. Put in 1 can black beans, 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) and a 12 oz packet of frozen corn, then about 1.5 cups salsa and a can of rotel tomatoes with chiles (undrained) then added 2.5 c rice and chicken stock to cover by 1/4 inch. Cooked at the recommended times. The rice came out a little mushy and the chicken shredded but would probably have been even better if it had been cooked a tiny bit longer or a tiny bit shorter time (so it would either shred easily, or would be firm and sliceable still). Served with shredded cheese and cilantro on top and some lettuce. Easy, tasty, fast recipe we will use again for sure. I will try reducing the amount of water a little next time, or cook the rice in a separate metal bowl on top of the other ingredients to avoid it being a mush, but it still tasted great. Thanks!!
Thanks for your input and adaptation notes!
8 minutes was not nearly enough time. The rice was completely hard. I put it on for another 13 minutes
The rice was hard for me too! I forgot to rinse the rice, would that have anything to do with it?
I also had to leave, so mine naturally released after cooking for 9 minutes, then stayed on warm. I was worried the rice would be mushy, but it was crunchy. What could have gone wrong!
The meal tasted great, despite the crunch!
I made this for my family and they absolutely loved it. For the toppings we used guacamole, sour cream, green onions, cheese and cilantro. Thanks for the recipe.
Happy everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment.
I plan to sauté 1 lb of lean Ground turkey instead of using the chicken breasts. Dumb question, but do I still need to add some liquid/broth for the rice to cook? Continue with the cup of broth on top of the rice? Thank you!
Hi Tiffany, yes you will want to use the same amount of broth. Hope you enjoy it!
Made this tonight and wow did it ever turn out good! Thanks for a great recipe!
I”m really happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Hi
Do you mean half breasts as sold in the packages ? And when using ground beef only how much should I use? Thank you.
Hi Susan, I use regular chicken breasts. I would substitute 1 lb ground beef. Enjoy!
What kind of salsa do you use?
Hi Nolan,
I use Pace or I will use fresh refrigerated salsa from the store if I have some on hand! Hope you enjoy them!
Deeeee-lish! First time I finished my meal (even feeding a 2yr old and 1yr old) before hubs… he was too busy ooooh’ing and aaaaah’ing over the flavors. Our fam of 5 chowed this down. Used organic brown rice and 4 chkn breasts – I added 2 cups total broth and a 1/2c water for “luck”…. perfection!! Can you say shredded chkn for tomorrow?! Hoooray.
Hi Karla,
I am so happy it turned out so well! Thanks for sharing your adaptations!
Is this easily doubled?
Hi Sherri, it depends what size pressure cooker you have. I haven’t tried it, but I think you’d need at least an 8qt.
Thank you. I have a family of big eaters and think just two chicken breast will not be enough. How many pounds of ground beef would you use?
Hi Sherri,
Are you planning on adding beef in addition to the chicken? I would add about 1 pound depending on how big your family is. Best of luck!
Thank you. Super yummy fast and easy!!
Thanks so much!
So cook time with white rice is 8 minutes but cook time with brown rice is 22 minutes? Just want to be sure I am reading this correctly 🙂
Hi Danielle,
Yes, brown rice takes longer to cook and you may need a little more liquid. Hope you enjoy them!
im using the 8 qt pot, should i use 3 cups total broth, or just 2?
Hi Robyn,
I haven’t experimented with the 8 qt. pot. I know others have had a burn notice using the 8 qt. pot so you may need to add more liquid but I can’t give you an exact number! Good luck!
If I make my own taco seasoning…you have an amt that should be used instead of “one packet” ??
thank you!
Hey Terry,
This recipe would substitute nicely I think!
https://www.foodrenegade.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
how do I adjust this recipe if I leave out the rice?
Hi Maria,
The recipe would require major modification because the liquid helps cook the rice! I would suggest trying a similar recipe without rice! Best of luck!
Delicious, thank you! Super easy and a big hit. Used mild salsa so the kids would like it. This recipe is a keeper!
Yummy and really easy recipe! I left out the corn and subbed chopped bell pepper and onion. Thanks!
Can this be adapted to use boneless skinless chicken thighs? If so how does that alter measurements or cooking time?
Thanks in advance
Hi Lesley, that should work just fine! Season the thighs with salt and pepper and use the saute function to cook them on both sides for 2-3 minutes, first. Then pressure cook for 10 minutes with the same natural release. Hope you enjoy this recipe!
I think thighs would be a great option if you’re using brown rice. They can take a much longer cooking time without drying out like breasts! I’m going to try this!
I completely agree!
So easy and everyone loved it. Thanks
When using the Instant Pot, does total cook time include bringing the pot to pressure or do you bring it to pressure and then set the timer?
Hi Missy, the cook time doesn’t include the time to bring it pressure. On the IP the times will automatically start when it reaches pressure.
Hi again.
I was hesitant about eating the chicken but ate some of the rice and beans. I might try again but probably not all together and probably would add more to the cook time or try the poultry setting.
Can I use raw black beans? I have a bag of them but none in a can.
Hi Jeanette, you would have to cook the black beans in the IP before adding them to this recipe. Here’s a good resource https://www.camelliabrand.com/recipes/instant-pot-black-beans/ . Sounds delicious!
Do you think I can do cauliflower rice instead of rice or just leave rice out? Would I leave broth out then? Thanks
Hi Kelli, I have not experimented with cauliflower rice–not sure how it would work in the IP. If you want to leave the rice out, I would keep just 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water for the bottom of the IP.
Would the cook time be the same without rice?
Hi Susan,
If you omit the rice, you only need about 1 cup of liquid – at that point is just a matter of cooking it till the chicken is cooked through!
About how long would you say to cook it for without rice?
Hi Shasta,
Try cooking it for the same amount of time.
Such an EASY, delicious dinner! My family loved it. Thank you
It says cook on manual…..I assumed that was just high pressure for 8 minutes?
I got the burn message 🙁
Followed the recipe exactly. Not sure what to do better next time.
I thought it tasted great but I had to finish it in a pot on the stove to cook the rice.
Hi Jennifer, I wish I could offer better advice but I’d need to know what type of pot you have. I developed this recipe based on cooking it in my 6qt Instant Pot.
I get the burn message too on my IP Duo 8 qt. There is not enough liquid to reach pressure therefore it burns because it can’t reach pressure in my IP. Instruction manual says there has to be at least 3 cups of water, broth, etc. to reach pressure.
Question here… when you say natural release for 12 minutes.. you want it off completely right? Not on “keep warm”?
I am wondering the same thing
When it’s on “keep warm” the pressure is naturally releasing. Once the timer is up, (even when it’s on keep war), the pressure is naturally releasing. I usually just leave it on the “keep warm” setting but you can turn it off! Hope it turns out great!
Hi Kourtney,
When it’s on “keep warm” the pressure is naturally releasing. Once the timer is up, (even when it’s on keep war), the pressure is naturally releasing. I usually just leave it on the “keep warm” setting but you can turn it off! Hope it turns out great!
Use pressure cook for manual
DON’T drain the black beans or corn! I got the burn message tonight from doing that. Last time I made this I didn’t get the burn message and used all of the liquids possible. Liquid is key to no burning and it reaching its pressure
I’m getting the “Burn” error message on my Viva IP. I did use 2 frozen chicken breasts and 3 cups of chicken broth. Pressure level on on “low” and mode level on “normal”. First time using my IP..very frustrating! ☹️
Is long grain white rice different then that of minute rice? I really want to try this recipe?, but I don’t want to screw it up by using the wrong rice.
Yes, they are different 🙂 Minute rice is rice that has been precooked and then dehydrated, so that it cooks really fast (in a “minute”) when you use it. Look for “Long grain white rice” on the bag of rice.
Do the chicken breasts need to be thawed or can they go in frozen?
Hi Mollie, this recipe is for thawed chicken. If you want to cook frozen chicken I would cook everything for 11 minutes, with the same natural release–the rice may get a little on the softer side, instead of tender and fluffy. But it would still taste great.
Is this an extra 11 minutes on top of the cook time?
Delicious! Thanks so much
Sorry, I just read the other comments and see that you say either is fine. I had initially decided to split the difference and do 6 minutes on warm, the last 6 minutes off. It came out great! It tastes delicious, and will be a great addition to our dinner routine. I followed the directions exactly, with a 6 qt IP, and did not get the burn notice that other described.