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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe

This White Chicken Chili is done in less than an hour start to finish in the Instant Pot with melt-in your mouth tender chicken. Stir everything together in the instant pot, top with cream cheese and set for 20 minutes.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 people (1 cup servings)
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients for White Chicken Chili:
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can white beans drained
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 15 oz can corn with juice
  • 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis (with their juice)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.4 oz packet ranch dip or dressing mix*
  • 8 oz package cream cheese cut into 6 pieces
Optional Toppings and Serving Suggestions:
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 1 avocado diced, for garnish
  • Tortilla chips or baked potatoes to serve

Instructions

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  1. Place all of your ingredients into your instant pot bowl in the following order: 2 chicken breasts, drained black and white beans, chopped onion, corn with juice, tomatoes with juice, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
  2. Add 1/2 to 1 tsp chili powder (use 1/2 tsp to make it kid friendly), 1 tsp cumin, ranch packet. Stir everything to combine, getting some of the juice under the chicken to keep it from scorching.
  3. Cut cream cheese into 6 pieces and place over the top of chili. Cover and seal with lid, switch the valve to the "sealing" position and cook for 20 min on manual high pressure. Once it is done cooking, let it naturally depressurize for 10 min then switch the valve to the "venting" position to completely release steam before opening lid.**
  4. Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and shred apart with 2 forks. Stir everything together in the pot to melt the cream cheese into the chili then return the shredded chicken and stir to combine. Serve garnished with avocado and cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • *Ranch Dressing mixes come in differing sizes (0.4 to 1.5 oz). It should be enough to make 16 oz of dressing or dip per package instructions. **CAUTION: If you are new to using a pressure cooker, always read your instruction manual prior to use. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbs 36g Protein 17g (34%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 451mg (19%) Potassium 775mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 670IU (13%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people (1 cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbs 36g
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 451mg 19%
Potassium 775mg 16%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 670IU 13%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.