Instant Pot Taco Bowls Recipes

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TACO BOWL

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with cooking spray. Pour in 1/2 the chicken broth. Add chicken breasts; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add beans, corn, salsa, and rice.
• Pour remaining broth into the pot, making sure rice is submerged. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 22 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 12 minutes.
• Carefully pull out chicken breasts; let rest on a cutting board. Fluff rice lightly to keep it from clumping together and cover with lid for 5 minutes more. Shred chicken with 2 forks in the meantime.
• Serve rice in bowls topped with shredded chicken.

INSTANT POT® TACO BOWLS

Steps:

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

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TACO BOWLS

Steps:

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

INSTANT POT GROUND TURKEY AND RICE TACO BOWLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Press the SAUTE button.
• Once hot, pour in 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and add the ground turkey and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until onion starts to soften.
• Add the rice and the remaining Tablespoon of oil and toast uncooked rice for 1 minute.
• Dump in the salsa, canned corn, canned green chilies, black beans, and taco seasoning mix.
• Pour the chicken broth on top and make sure all the rice is covered by liquid.
• Lock the lid into place and turn the knob to sealing, not venting.
• Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 8 minutes.
• When done, do a quick release of the pressure by turning the knob to venting.
• When pressure has been released completely, open the lid and fluff the rice and mix everything together.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top of the ground turkey and rice mixture and let sit for a few minutes until it melts.
• Serve in bowls and top with your taco favorite toppings.