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 shredded Mexican cheese blend (more for topping); 3/4 cup chopped cilantro; a good squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:7minCook:18min

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is a quick, easy, and cheesy one-pot chicken and rice dish ready in under 30 minutes. The rice soaks up all the chicken juices as it cooks, making every bite tasty. Serve it with some avocado, sour cream and pico de gallo!

Updated at: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:04:45 GMT