Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Experience the delightful flavors of these Chipotle Chicken Bowls made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, paired with refreshing Cilantro Lime Quinoa. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also bursting with taste!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup prepared mild salsa
- 1 pound boneless
- 2 ears corn
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lime
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz 1 small haas avocado, sliced
- 4 lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
- black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, blend together the salt, cumin, black pepper, chipotle, and salsa until well incorporated.
- 2
Add the chicken to the pressure cooker and pour the salsa over the top. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. After cooking, release the pressure quickly or allow it to release naturally, then stir in the corn and cook on high pressure for an additional 2 minutes.
- 3
In the meantime, combine the quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over high until it reaches a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for approximately 18 to 22 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff the quinoa with a fork, and mix in the lime juice, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of cilantro.
- 4
Once the chicken is finished cooking, take out the corn and place it on a separate plate.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the cooker, transfer it to a bowl, and shred it. Mix in 1/2 cup of the sauce. Use a knife to carefully cut the kernels off the cob of corn.
- 6
Assemble the bowls by placing 2/3 cup of quinoa in each one, followed by 1/2 cup of the shredded chicken topped with additional sauce, 1/3 cup of corn, 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1 ounce of avocado.
- 7
Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve alongside lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.