We have been making this recipe for about a year now. It is a family favorite. No complaints ever. For our large family utilizing Instant Pot recipes is a huge time saver.
These Instant Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowls are perfect for a busy weeknight. This cooks super fast- just 10 minutes!
With six kids (one is a teen) and two adults someone always has something to say. It never fails, there is that one child that picks something out of their plate at dinner.
This is so simple and packed with protein, you just can’t go wrong. And everyone can customize their bowl the way they like it.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 15.5 oz cans of black beans, drained
- 1 16 oz jar of salsa this is our favorite
- 2 cups of instant brown rice or make Instant Pot Brown Rice
- 1 3⁄4 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings *optional*
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
This is such a simple meal. First we’re going to get the chicken going in the pressure cooker.
Place chicken breast into Instant Pot and pour salsa and black beans over the top. This is the Instant Pot I use and love. It is 6 quarts and perfectly sized for my family.
Lock lid into place and set vent to sealing.
Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure(or poultry if you have that setting) for 10 minutes.
When Instant Pot beeps, let natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure.
While chicken is naturally releasing, make rice according to box directions. For time saving you can use instant brown rice, but honestly I love making brown rice in the Instant Pot. It cooks in 22 minutes. I like to make up an bunch and freeze it. Then all I have to do is reheat as needed.
Remove chicken breast and slice at an angle.
Make a bed of rice in a bowl and lay chicken breast on top.
Spoon black bean salsa over the top of the chicken and rice.
Add your favorite toppings and serve.
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- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 15.5 oz cans of black beans, drained
- 1 16 oz jar of salsa
- 2 cups of instant brown rice or make Instant Pot Brown Rice
- 1 3⁄4 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings *optional*
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Place chicken breast into Instant Pot and pour salsa and black beans over the top. Lock lid into place and set vent to sealing.Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure(or poultry if you have that setting) for 10 minutes.When Instant Pot beeps, let natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure.While chicken is naturally releasing, make rice according to box directions.Remove chicken breast and slice at an angle.Make a bed of rice in a bowl and lay chicken breast on top.Spoon black bean salsa over the top of the chicken and rice. Add your favorite toppings and serve.