Craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal that's both quick and incredibly delicious? Look no further than this White Bean Chicken Chili made in your Instant Pot! In just 35 minutes, you'll transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that will have your family begging for seconds. This isn't just another chili recipe – it's a game-changing, comfort food experience that combines the warmth of traditional chili with a lighter, protein-packed twist that'll become your new weeknight dinner obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, finely chopping onion, and mincing garlic.
- Turn on Instant Pot and select "Sauté" mode. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pot.
- Sauté chopped onions for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add diced chicken breast to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to brown the exterior of the chicken.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken, stirring to evenly coat the meat.
- Pour in chicken broth, drained white beans, and canned green chilies. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode.
- Set cooking time to 10 minutes at high pressure.
- Once cooking cycle completes, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Open lid, stir chili, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Tips
- For maximum flavor, make sure to brown the chicken before pressure cooking. This extra step helps develop a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Don't skip the natural pressure release – those first 5 minutes help the chicken become incredibly tender and allow the flavors to meld together.
- If you want to add extra depth, consider using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought. The difference in flavor can be remarkable.
- For a creamier texture, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend some of the beans before serving.
- This recipe is incredibly versatile – feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and often taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- For a low-carb option, you can reduce the beans or substitute with cauliflower for a lighter version of this classic dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 75mg
