Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Lentils 2 cups; Chicken Breast 1 lb; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Salsa verde 3 cups; Chicken broth 3 cups; Onion ½; Green onion 3; Cilantro ½ cup; Garlic 3 cloves; Jalapeño pepper 2; Salt ½ tsp; Lime 1–2; Cotija cheese

Ingredients

2 cups Lentils

1 lb Chicken Breast

1 tbsp Olive oil

3 cups Salsa verde

3 cups Chicken broth

½ Onion

3 Green onion

½ cup Cilantro

3 cloves Garlic

2 Jalapeño pepper

½ tsp Salt

Optional topping:

1–2 Lime

Cotija cheese

Ingredients

2 cups Lentils
dried
1 lb Chicken Breast
boneless skinless or thighs
1 tbsp Olive oil
3 cups Salsa verde
3 cups Chicken broth
½ Onion
small, chopped
3 Green onion
chopped
½ cup Cilantro
chopped
3 cloves Garlic
minced
2 Jalapeño pepper
diced, ribs and seeds removed
½ tsp Salt
plus more to taste
Optional topping:
1–2 Lime
wedges
Cotija cheese
crumbled

Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls

I love this Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls. I often make a batch of this for dinner and save the leftovers for lunches during the week. This tasty meal is jam-packed with protein and flavor. It is easy to prepare, and thanks to the Instant Pot, you can do something else as the ingredients cook away.

This is such a simple recipe, and it is a superb use of the Instant Pot. To prepare this delicious dish, start by adding everything to your Instant Pot. Cook the ingredients for 20 minutes on the “Soup” setting. Quick release the steam and stir up the mixture. Add more salsa verde to taste. Serve this tasty dish with rice, cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime!

To make Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls

1	Place ingredients in Instant Pot	2
Place 2 cups of dried lentils, 1 pound of chicken, 3 cups of salsa verde, 3 cups of broth, ½ a small chopped onion, 3 chopped green onions, ½ a cup of chopped cilantro, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 diced jalapeños and 1 tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot. Season to taste with salt.
2	Cook	20
Set the Instant Pot to the soup setting. Cook for 20 minutes.
3	Release steam	2
Quick release the steam from the Instant Pot.
4	Shred chicken	3
Shred chicken with two forks.
5	Stir and add salsa verde	2
Stir the mixture and add more salsa verde, to taste.
6	Serve
Serve with rice and crumbled cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime.

This Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls is a delicious and healthy Instant Pot meal. Try it soon, and please come back and leave a review with your thoughts.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!