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    Home » Main » Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls (Copycat Recipe)

    Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls (Copycat Recipe)

    Published: Feb 1, 2025 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Save money by making delicious Instant Pot Chipotle chicken rice bowls at home in just 25 minutes! Perfect for taco night, weeknight dinners, or lunch with friends, these homemade burrito bowls are customizable to your taste and packed with flavor. The leftovers are just as incredible, making this recipe a go-to for any gathering or meal prep!

    Fork lifting cheesy bite out of a chicken burrito bowl, sitting next to an Instant Pot.

    Original post: May 2019 | Updated: May 2021 and February 2025

    Why This Recipe Works

    • The electric pressure cooker produces the most juicy chicken with so much flavor.
    • Avoid the extra cost of takeout this week by making Instant Pot Chipotle chicken rice bowls at home!
    • This amazing recipe is done in just 25 minutes!
    • Chipotle burrito bowls are one of my all-time favorite takeout meals. I can demolish an entire bowl no matter the time of day or day of week. 
    • My trusty Instant Pot Duo produces the most delicious version of homemade burrito bowls.
    • The leftovers taste incredible!
    • Perfect for taco night, taco tuesday or any gathering where Mexican food is a highlight. It also works perfectly as a week night meal or lunch with friends.
    • You can customize your rice bowl to cater to flavors and ingredients you enjoy.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredients for homemade chicken burrito bowls lined up on a white counter.

    Taco seasoning – Replace the packet of taco seasoning with 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning.

    Chicken breasts – Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts with fat trimmed.
    Olive oil – Use oil of choice, such as canola or avocado oil

    Chicken broth – Feel free to replace the chicken broth with an equal amount of water or chicken stock if desired.

    Salsa – Any variety of salsa works great in this recipe. If you’d rather, use a 15-oz. can of tomato sauce in place of the salsa.

    Corn – Canned corn can be omitted entirely, if desired.

    Black beans – Use any variety of beans or omit entirely, if desired.

    Green chilies – This ingredient adds just a tiny bit of spice, so feel free to omit if desired.

    Rice – Use either brown rice or white rice in this recipe. Both taste great and the cooking time remains the same.

    Cheese – Use mozzarella cheese, or another melty variety such as colby jack, cheddar or provolone.

    Toppings – Keep this recipe simple or feel free to go crazy with toppings for extra flavor. A few options: avocado slices, crushed tortilla chips, green onions, salsa, guacamole, hot sauce or a squeeze of fresh lime juice!

    How To Make Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls

    Step 1

    Rub a packet of taco seasoning over the entire surfaces of 2 boneless chicken breasts. Set the Instant Pot to saute function. Let the olive oil heat inside the pot for 3 minutes. Place the seasoned chicken in the pot. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side.

    Looking down into an Instant Pot with two seasoned, cooked chicken breasts inside.

    ​Press the cancel button to stop the sauté setting from continuing to cook.

    Step 2

    Add chicken broth, corn, black beans, salsa (or diced tomatoes) and green chiles to the pot. Deglaze the pot (scrape the bottom with a spoon) and mix well. Pour 1 cup of rice into the pot, ensuring it is fully immersed in liquid. Do not stir the mixture after this point.

    Looking down into a pressure cooker filled with broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn and green chiles.

    Close pressure valve, secure lid and set the timer to 10 minutes on high pressure (use the pressure cook button). It will take the Instant Pot around 19 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.

    Step 3

    When cook time is up, do an immediate quick pressure release. Remove cover and transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot. Mix well and sprinkle the cheese over the top.

    Two photos side by side, one with cheese sprinkled over a burrito mixture in an Instant Pot and other with a spoon inside the same mixture.

    Let sit for 5 minutes, then scoop into bowls and serve! Top with your favorite toppings.

    Recipe Notes

    • This is one of those recipes that is appropriate to make for just about any occasion, any time of the year. It is also a great meal prep recipe. It reheats well, so eat it for a filling lunch throughout the week.
    • For an extra spicy bowl, add spicy salsa, chopped jalapeño peppers, cayenne pepper or chili powder.
    • Do not stir the mixture once you’ve added the rice to the pot. Make sure the rice is fully immersed in liquid, but avoid mixing it up. This will keep the rice from falling to the bottom of the pot and scorching, producing that dreaded burn message.
    • Serve alongside flour or corn tortillas for an extra hearty meal.

    Toppings for Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls

    • Chopped red onion
    • Bell peppers
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Avocado slices
    • Crushed tortilla chips
    • Green onions
    • Sour cream
    • Salsa
    • Guacamole
    • Freshly grated black pepper
    • Taco sauce
    • Hot sauce
    • A squeeze of fresh lime juice
    Large spoon lifting burrito bowl mixture out of a pan, with gooey melty cheese on top.

    How To Store Rice Bowls

    Store leftover Chipotle rice bowls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days for best results.

    Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

    • Make a batch of Goulash and enjoy leftovers too! 
    • Enjoy a hot bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, a delicious comfort soup on a cool day or when you feel under the weather.  
    • Weeknight dinner is always better with Mashed Potatoes.
    • Dinner comes together quickly when Instant Pot Ham is on the menu. 
    • Spicy or mild, Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a favorite on the menu!
    Top view of a bowl filled with chicken burrito mixture, with chopped avocado on top and lime wedges nearby.

    Delicious Chicken Recipes

    • Fiesta Lime Chicken
    • Chicken Piccata
    • Slow Cooker Pesto Ranch Chicken
    • Cilantro Lime Chicken

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    Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls (Copycat Recipe)

    Save money and make delicious Instant Pot Chipotle chicken rice bowls at home in just 25 minutes! Perfect for taco night, weeknight dinners, or lunch with friends, these homemade burrito bowls are customizable to your taste and packed with flavor. The leftovers are just as incredible, making this recipe a go-to for any gathering or meal prep!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 519kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1.25 oz taco seasoning 1 package OR 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
    • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, fat trimmed off
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 15 oz chicken broth
    • 16 oz salsa or 15 oz diced tomatoes
    • 15 oz sweet corn drained
    • 15 oz black beans drained
    • 4 oz diced green chilies
    • 1 cup white rice uncooked
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro for topping

    Instructions

    • Rub a packet of taco seasoning over the entire surfaces of 2 boneless chicken breasts. Set the Instant Pot to saute function. Let the olive oil heat inside the pot for 3 minutes. Place the seasoned chicken in the pot. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
    • ​Press the cancel button to stop the sauté setting from continuing to cook.
    • Add chicken broth, corn, black beans, salsa (or diced tomatoes) and green chiles to the pot. Deglaze the pot (scrape the bottom with a spoon) and mix well. Pour 1 cup of rice into the pot, ensuring it is fully immersed in liquid. Do not stir the mixture after this point.
    • Close pressure valve, secure lid and set the timer to 10 minutes on high pressure (use the pressure cook button). It will take the Instant Pot around 19 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.
    • When cook time is up, do an immediate quick pressure release. Remove cover and transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot. Mix well and sprinkle the cheese over the top.
    • Let sit for 5 minutes, then scoop into bowls and serve! Top with your favorite toppings.

    Video

    Notes

    • This is one of those recipes that is appropriate to make for just about any occasion, any time of the year. It is also a great meal prep recipe. It reheats well, so eat it for a filling lunch throughout the week.
    • For an extra spicy bowl, add spicy salsa, chopped jalapeño peppers, cayenne pepper or chili powder.
    • Do not stir the mixture once you’ve added the rice to the pot. Make sure the rice is fully immersed in liquid, but avoid mixing it up. This will keep the rice from falling to the bottom of the pot and scorching, producing that dreaded burn message.
    • Serve alongside flour or corn tortillas for an extra hearty meal.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1445mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1370IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Hillary

      November 29, 2023 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe, however it came out more like a chipotle soup. Should I use less broth?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        November 29, 2023 at 7:07 pm

        The rice to liquid ratio is 2:1 but the additional liquid is to help the IP pressurize and keep everything else tender, not dry. I’m surprised that its soupy. I bet it would still be good. When I’ve had something like this happen with other recipes, I’ve cooked up a little extra rice or quinoa on the side and added it in. You could next time reduce the liquid. I tested this recipe in low elevation, maybe that could be something to do with it or the difference in IP? I hope you enjoyed it anway!

        Reply
        • Hillary

          November 29, 2023 at 7:53 pm

          Thank you for the recommendation. It is delicious no matter what!

          Reply
    2. Gina

      July 26, 2021 at 3:23 am

      What is the cook time for this recipe if using brown rice? I’ve been under the impression with other recipes using brown rice that the cook time is 22 minutes with 10 minutes natural pressure release. I know times can vary with different recipes so I wanted to double check. I’m excited to try this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        July 26, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        Good question Gina – I would recommend an additional 10 minutes for the brown rice. I’ll update my notes!

        Reply
        • Gina

          July 26, 2021 at 7:32 pm

          Thank you, Megan! I look forward to trying this recipe!

          Reply
    3. Paul

      October 01, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Best chicken burrito bowl I’ve ever ever eaten.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 02, 2020 at 3:37 am

        That’s a win! I’m glad you liked it – fun making your own, I think. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    4. beth

      June 30, 2020 at 1:06 am

      Can you share how this could be made without a insta pot? Looks so good!!!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        June 30, 2020 at 1:15 am

        Hi Beth! You can easily make this in the slow cooker as well.

        Whether you follow the ingredients list here or use my Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe, it’s going to be delicious!

        https://pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken/

        Reply
    5. Christine

      July 13, 2019 at 1:49 am

      Made this tonight and it’s a keeper. My husband said it tasted like something you’d get in a restaurant. I used Zatarans lime cilantro rice, that gave it some rally good flavor. Didn’t have green chiles but didn’t miss them…. I don’t think. Lol
      Highly recommended!!!!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        July 13, 2019 at 11:41 pm

        I’m so glad that you all enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to let me know what you thought.

        Reply
      • Megan Porta

        July 22, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        Lime cilantro rice is really amazing (it’s so easy to make yourself too! think lots of chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup of squeezed lime/lemon juice mixed and a tsp of salt). Love it when the whole family agrees a recipe is worth keeping. Thanks for checking in!

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