Best Instant Pot Green Chili Chicken And Rice Recipes

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INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS



Instant Pot® Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls image

This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1366.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PRESSURE COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE



Pressure Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice image

Provided by Barbara Schieving

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h2m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups mild salsa verde or green chile sauce
4-ounce can green chiles
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups brown rice
15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
Toppings: cheddar or pepper jack cheese, chopped avocado, chopped tomato, corn, cilantro, sour cream or yogurt, crushed tortilla

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil into the pressure cooker pot. Using the brown function, heat the oil until hot. Add chicken and brown 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from the pot and set on a plate.
  • Select saute on the pressure cooker and add onions (add an extra teaspoon of oil if the pot is dry). Cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Turn off pressure cooker. Pour chicken broth into the pot and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add salsa, green chiles, cumin, coriander, salt, and brown rice; stir to coat the rice. Place chicken on top; do not stir. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 27 minutes.
  • When cooking is complete, use a natural release.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the pot, add the white beans, and stir.
  • To serve, spoon into a bowl and add desired toppings.

INSTANT POT® GREEN CHILI CHICKEN AND RICE



Instant Pot® Green Chili Chicken and Rice image

This is a great one-pot dish of green chili chicken and rice with 3 different types of chile peppers - Anaheim, jalapenos and fire roasted green chile peppers, for those of you who like it spicy!

Provided by Huserdaddy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (7 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 cup uncooked white rice
⅔ cup diced tomato
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced Anaheim chile peppers
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle with flour and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add green chile peppers, jalapenos, rice, tomato, onion, Anaheim chile, Cheddar cheese, salt, seasoned salt, and pepper; pour in chicken stock and mix to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 3134.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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