Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

Name: Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 to 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite size chunks); 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning (Click link for my favorite recipe); 1 cup Basmati rice (rinsed and drained); 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh); 1 cup chicken stock (I used 33% reduced sodium); 1/2 cup salsa; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (more for topping); 3/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:7minCook:18min

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is a quick, easy, and cheesy one-pot meal ready in under 30 minutes. The rice soaks up all the chicken juices as it cooks, making every bite tasty!

Updated at: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:35:26 GMT