Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 2 lbchicken breast
trimmed, raw
- 2 ozcans great northern beans drained
but not rinsed), (3 cups
- 2 ozcans mild green chiles
- 2 ccorn
or fresh), frozen, canned (drained
- 1 cchicken broth
low sodium if available
- 2 tspcumin
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 2 tsponion powder
- 2 tspchili powder
- 1 tspkosher salt
reduce by half if using regular table salt or sea salt
- 1 tsplawry's seasoned salt
- ¼ tsppepper
- ⅛ tspcayenne pepper
more or less depending on spice preference, remember you can add spice.. but you can't really take it out
- ½ chalf and half
- 4 ozlight cream cheese
cut into small chunks
Directions
- 1
In the Instant Pot, add all of the ingredients above EXCEPT for the cream cheese and half and half.
- 2
Place the Instant Pot lid onto the pot and securely lock the lid in place. Set to Manual High Pressure for 16 minutes. When 16 minutes is up and the timer beeps, let the pressure naturally release for about 10 minutes. Then press the valve down with a wooden spoon to do a quick release.
- 3
Remove chicken from pot, and shred with two forks. Stir shredded chicken back into the pot, along with the small chunks of cream cheese and half & half. Put the Instant Pot lid back on, and simmer for about 5 minutes to let the cream cheese melt into your chili.
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, flavorful chili that comes together in a flash? This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe delivers all the comfort and robust taste you desire with minimal effort, making it an ideal weeknight meal.
This recipe shines because the Instant Pot works its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply flavored, tender chicken chili in record time. The genius combination of smoky spices, hearty beans, and a touch of light cream cheese creates a rich, creamy texture without being overly heavy, setting it apart from more traditional chili recipes and ensuring a satisfying meal.
You'll discover a bowl brimming with incredibly tender, juicy chicken breast, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of corn and the satisfying texture of great northern beans. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of earthy cumin, savory garlic and onion, and a gentle warmth from the chili and cayenne pepper. The light cream cheese and half and half create a velvety, comforting broth that truly brings all the flavors together for a balanced and satisfying main course.
While fantastic as is, this white chicken chili is wonderfully adaptable. For a different texture, you could swap some of the chicken breast for chicken thighs. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your liking if you prefer more or less heat—remember you can always add more spice but it's hard to take it out. Don't have great northern beans? Cannellini beans would be a suitable alternative. For a fresh finish, consider adding a squeeze of lime juice or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro just before serving.
This comforting Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is perfect for a cozy family dinner, game night, or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips for an added crunch.