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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili features shredded chicken and white beans in a creamy, flavorful broth. Top this warm and comforting chili off with some lime juice, avocado, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños to add a burst of freshness to your bowl.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 oz. canned white beans drained and rinsed (2 cans), such as cannellini
  • 8 oz. diced green chilis drained (1 can)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes (1 brick)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne.
    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp chili powder, ⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • Pour the chicken broth into the instant pot and then add the chicken.
    1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Add in the onion, garlic, white beans, and green chilis. Stir to combine. Place the cream cheese cubes on top.
    1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 30 oz. canned white beans, 8 oz. diced green chilis, 8 oz. cream cheese
  • Place the lid on the instant pot and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Let it naturally pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release the pressure.
  • Shred the chicken and then return it to the pot. Add in the cilantro and stir until well mixed. Serve with desired garnishes!
    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Nutrition

Serving: 1sercing | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 1434mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1026IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 8mg