Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Inactive time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Description
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili brings together boneless skinless chicken breasts, white beans, and mild green chilies in a spiced chicken broth base seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. The chicken cooks under pressure to stay moist and is shredded before being returned to the creamy sauce created by melting softened cream cheese into the chili. The sauté step in the Instant Pot enhances the flavor of the onions and garlic which form the aromatic foundation.
The chili results in a smooth and slightly thickened dish with tender chicken pieces throughout. The balance of mild spices and creaminess lets the flavors meld without overpowering the beans or chicken texture. The chili can be served with toppings like lime juice, avocado, chopped cilantro, cheese, and tortilla strips, which add brightness, richness, and crunch.
This chili works well for a filling family meal, especially when served in bowls with garnishes. It also stretches well for leftovers or can be doubled without adjusting the cooking time.
Modifications like substituting chicken thighs are possible, and it can also be made on the stovetop if preferred. The recipe makes around four generous portions, especially when combined with toppings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 (14 ounce) White beans drained, canned
- 2 (4 ounce) cans green chili mild
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened, 1/2 block Philly
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Toppings (optional, to taste):
- lime juice
- avocado chopped
- cilantro chopped
- Mexican cheese blend
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and onion to your Instant Pot. Sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic.
- Add the remaining chili ingredients to your Instant Pot except for the cream cheese.
- Give it a good stir, close the lid, set the valve on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. It'll take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to get up to pressure. I like to prep the toppings while it's getting up to pressure and cooking.
- Once the countdown has finished, do a quick pressure release.
- Take the chicken out of the Instant Pot. Add the cream cheese to the Instant Pot and press the "sauté" button so it heats through. Meanwhile, shred the chicken using 2 forks. Stir the chili until the cream cheese nicely incorporates into the sauce (this may take a few minutes). Add the chicken back into the Instant Pot and give it a good stir. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Serve chili into bowls and top with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if desired, yielding a different texture.
- Doubling the ingredients does not require increasing cooking time in the Instant Pot.
- The recipe makes about four generous servings, particularly with toppings included.
- For a stovetop version of this creamy white chicken chili, consider alternative methods as indicated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1522mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 796IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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