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Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy instant pot white chicken chili, topped with fresh cilantro.
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Make this creamy white chicken chili in your Instant Pot for a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver tender shredded chicken and a rich, satisfying broth perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese (for creaminess)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, both cans of rinsed beans, green chiles, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
  3. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes.
  4. When the cooking time finishes, allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the Instant Pot.
  7. Stir in the Greek yogurt or cream cheese until it is fully melted and the chili becomes creamy. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with fresh cilantro as a topping.

Notes

  • For an extra thick and creamy texture, remove about 1 cup of the chili liquid and beans before adding the yogurt, mash them together, and then stir the mixture back into the pot.
  • If you prefer a spicier chili, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • This recipe is high protein and works well for meal prep.

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