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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls {Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken}

    Published: May 18, 2017 · Modified: Mar 24, 2020 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls {Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken}

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    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!

    If you're looking for the ultimate way to simplify your life then I've got an idea I think you're going to love. Is there anything better than having a delicious meal without a ton of work and mess? Especially when it's healthy and homemade and can be customized with all your favorite veggies and toppings? Using your slow cooker or your pressure cooker is a brilliant way to get dinners or lunches on the table all week and is actually easier than going through a drive thru.

    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!

    A while back I did a comparison of slow cooking vs. smoking/grilling a whole chicken and now I figured it was time to try out the Instant Pot. Just like there wasn't a clear winner in that competition, there's again no clear winner here. It really all comes down to your cooking style, the time you have and what you are using the chicken for. In this instance, since I just plan on shredding it, I wouldn't bother with the grill. No need for crispy skin and slow cooked and pressure cooked chicken tends to stay juicier.

    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!

    The hard part is being patient once it's done. I always just want to dig in and start pulling the chicken apart and usually end up burning my fingers.

    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!

    You can put the cooled down pulled chicken into a large baggie and store in the fridge for a couple of days or you could freeze it for a few months and have on hand to make delicious meals. We love making burrito bowls by cooking up some brown rice and chopping some veggies! Perfect for a quick dinner or for taking along for lunch!

    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!

    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!

    Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls

    Jennifer Draper
    Make this Meal Prep Whole Chicken and be a Meal Prep Rock Star! Create Easy and Delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Servings 6
    Calories 471 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3-4 pound whole chicken
    • 1 tablespoon seasoning blend*
    • 1 cup chicken broth

    For Burrito Bowls:

    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 3 cups cooked brown rice
    • 15 oz canned black beans
    • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
    • 2 avocados, sliced or smashed
    • fresh cilantro, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Remove anything from the cavity of the chicken
    • Rub with seasoning 
    • Place in electric pressure cooker and add broth
    • Close and set on high for 25 minutes
    • Allow for natural pressure release
    • Let chicken cool and then remove skin and bones and shred chicken
    • To make burrito bowls, reheat chicken with taco seasoning

    Notes

    *For seasoning the uncooked chicken, I would suggest a mild seasoning such as Montreal Chicken or a general purpose seasoning blend
    **Nutritional information is calculated for the prepared burrito bowls.  Actual ingredients used will make the nutrition content vary, so be sure to recalculate for your specific finished dish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 541mgPotassium: 928mgFiber: 12gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 18.3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3.3mg
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    1. Karen says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      What size Insta-pot would be best for a two-person household?

      My husband thinks anything fixed in a crock pot is fabulous, but I have been considering getting one of the new-generation pressure cookers.

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      • Jennifer says

        February 15, 2018 at 3:36 pm

        I think a 3 quart mini Instant Pot might be perfect for you.

        Reply
    2. Martha says

      February 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      4 stars
      What size is your Instant Pot? I am thinking of getting one and like the idea of cooking a whole chicken in there. I usually get a 4-5 lb chicken so not sure what size to consider.
      Thanks for the inspirations and ideas.

      PS. I grew up in Overland Park, KS, near Shawnee Mission, and still have family there. Small world.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 13, 2018 at 9:58 am

        Yay for another KC person!! I have a 6 quart and I feel it's just right for meal prep.

        Reply

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