Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups dried lentils; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 3 cups salsa verde; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 jalapeños, diced (ribs and seeds removed); 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1-2 limes

Description

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Bowls! The BEST easy protein powerhouse meal prep. Just 15 mins of prep and totally hands-off cooking!

Ingredients

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2 cups dried lentils
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
3 cups salsa verde
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 small onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapenos, diced (ribs and seeds removed)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1–2 limes

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Instructions

Add everything to the Instant Pot except the lime juice.
Cook for 30 minutes on Soup setting. Quick release the steam. Stir it all up and add more salsa verde as desired.
Serve with rice and a squeeze of lime!

Equipment

Instant Pot, 6 Qt

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Notes

Note: Expect about 10-15 mins for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before the cook time starts.

Slow Cooker: Cook for 8 hours on low. The chicken probably only needs 4 hours so add it halfway if you want to be really on top of it and keep your chicken from drying out.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Meal Prep
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Keywords: chicken lentil bowls, lentil rice bowls, rice bowls