Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe
Everything you love about a classic creamy white chicken chili, made in the Instant Pot in just 30 minutes! This easy Instant Pot chili recipe is a must for busy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 497kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces diced green chiles 1 can; undrained*
- 43.5 ounces canned white beans 3 (14.5-ounce) cans; drained and rinsed**
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional***
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 brick; cut into cubes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Optional Garnishes:
- chopped fresh cilantro
- sliced avocado
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to “sauté” mode. Prep and add in the oil, onion, and bell pepper; and cook until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, 1 green bell pepper
- Turn off “sauté” mode and layer in chicken breasts.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add in green chiles, beans, spices, and cream cheese.4 ounces diced green chiles, 43.5 ounces canned white beans, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, ¼- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 8 ounces cream cheese
- Pour in chicken broth. Do not stir.2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and switch the valve to the “sealing” position. Set the Instant Pot to “pressure cook.” Set the timer to 15 minutes.
- When done, use the quick release to release pressure and remove lid.
- Remove chicken from instant pot and shred with two forks.
- If needed, break up cream cheese chunks and stir into the liquid.
- Add chicken back into pot and give everything a good stir.
- Garnish with cilantro, fresh diced avocado, and limes if desired.chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, lime wedges
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Notes
*Be sure to keep the liquid from the can. This contributes to the overall flavor and consistency of the chili.
**Great Northern beans, navy beans, or any can of white beans can be used.
***Cayenne is an optional spice that adds just a little bit of heat. Add as much or as little as you like, to taste.
Tips:
- While I recommend adding the cream cheese into the pot with the rest of the ingredients to cook, it may come out a little clumpy at first. But it should easily break up and smooth out as you stir everything before serving.
- Nutritional Information does not include optional ingredients for garnish/serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 1384mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 8mg