Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Instant Pot White Chicken Chili, featuring tender chicken breasts, creamy white beans, zesty green chiles, and a blend of spices. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a hearty meal, with cream cheese adding a luscious creaminess. Top with shredded cheese, cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips for a comforting, flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (or thighs): 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs
- White Beans: 2 cans (Great Northern or Cannellini), drained and rinsed
- Green Chiles: 1 can (4 oz) diced
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups low-sodium
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ground Cumin: 2 teaspoons
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon, dried
- Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
- Lime Juice: Juice of 1 lime
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish
- Shredded Cheese: Optional, for topping
- Tortilla Chips: Optional, for serving
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken breasts (or thighs), white beans, green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes before quick-releasing the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese and lime juice until fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding to the pot.
- Can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg