Description
Instant Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili blends tender shredded chicken with creamy beans and mild spices to create a smooth comforting bowl This recipe cooks quickly in the Instant Pot and finishes with a silky cheese and cream base that is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound total
1 can navy beans 15.5 ounces drained and rinsed
1 can Great Northern beans 15.5 ounces drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes and chilis 15.5 ounces drained
1/2 cup whole kernel corn frozen
1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
3 ounces cream cheese such as Philadelphia Original or Dutch Farms Cream Cheese
1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper optional
Montreal Chicken Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Set the Instant Pot to saute and add olive oil then add minced garlic and chopped onion cook until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant
2. Pour in the chicken broth add the chicken breasts then add the drained navy beans and Great Northern beans and the drained diced tomatoes and chilis sprinkle in the chili powder cumin cayenne and Montreal Chicken Seasoning hold back the salt and pepper for later
3. Seal the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 20 minutes allow a natural release for 10 minutes to retain moisture
4. Open the lid remove the chicken and shred it with two forks return the shredded chicken to the pot
5. Switch to saute mode add the cream cheese and shredded Colby Monterey Jack cheese stir until melted then add the frozen corn simmer for a few minutes until heated through and the chili thickens taste and adjust salt and pepper serve topped with extra shredded cheese sour cream and sliced avocado as desired
Notes
If using dried beans soak them overnight in plenty of water before cooking
If using frozen chicken the same pressure cook time works the pot will take longer to reach pressure
Omit the beans for a protein forward version that still maintains great texture
For thicker chili mash a portion of the beans before adding the cheese for a naturally creamy base
Use low sodium chicken broth to control the final salt level and add salt at the end to taste
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American