5.0 from 6 votes
Instant Pot Chicken Chili
A hearty and satisfying chicken chili that's ready to serve in minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound (450g) ground chicken
- 15 ounces 1 can (260g) kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14 ounces 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the oil, then add onion and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, then the chicken and cook until nicely browned, making sure to break up the chicken while browning.
- Next, add chicken stock and quickly deglaze the inner pot by scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon in case anything is stuck on.
- Then layer in the remaining ingredients, ending with chopped tomatoes and beans on top, making sure NOT to mix.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing position, select manual pressure / high pressure and set the timer to 15 minutes.
- When cook time is complete, allow for a full natural pressure release (NPR). Open the lid, stir thoroughly, then garnish and serve.
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Notes
- Make this using ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Swap some or all of the kidney beans with pinto beans or black beans.
- Add green chilis, diced jalapeño, or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this if you replace the oil with a calorie-controlled cooking spray.
Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
913mg
(26%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
853IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 853IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.