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The Ultimate Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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Create a rich, comforting bowl of white chicken chili quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe delivers tender shredded chicken and a creamy texture with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt (for extra protein)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, chopped onion, minced garlic, rinsed beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, 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. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook setting on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. 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 and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function (Low). Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until it melts completely into the chili.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream or Greek yogurt.
  8. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the chili thickens slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a high protein version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a spicier chili, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the dry spices.
  • Shredded chicken works well, but you can also use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken; reduce the pressure cooking time to 5 minutes if using pre-cooked chicken.
  • Serve this gluten free chicken chili with tortilla strips or avocado slices.

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