Description
Mexican-inspired instant pot white chicken chili delivers bold southwestern flavors in minutes. Creamy beans, tender chicken, and zesty spices combine for a hearty meal home cooks will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) green chilies
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and warm the cooking oil, gently caramelizing diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Layer chicken breasts, fragrant green chilies, tender white beans, and rich chicken broth into the pot, incorporating a vibrant blend of cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Secure the lid firmly, position the valve to sealing configuration, and pressurize the contents at high temperature for precisely 15 minutes.
- After cooking completes, execute an immediate pressure release, carefully open the lid, extract the chicken breasts, and meticulously shred the meat using two forks before returning it to the simmering liquid.
- Introduce velvety sour cream, luxurious heavy cream, and a zesty splash of fresh lime juice, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious, creamy consistency.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls, garnishing with delicate sprigs of fresh cilantro for an elevated presentation and burst of herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of green chilies or adding jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier, protein-packed alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients like chicken broth are certified gluten-free and skip any potential wheat-based seasonings.
- Quickly shred chicken using two forks or a hand mixer for perfectly pulled meat without extra effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg