Description
Mexican-inspired instant pot white chicken chili delivers rich, creamy comfort with minimal effort. Protein-packed beans, tender chicken, and zesty spices create a hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners you can savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 19 ounces (540 grams) white kidney beans, drained
- 12 ounces (340 grams) corn, drained
- 4.3 ounces (122 grams) green chiles
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2–3 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Cornstarch
- Water for thickening
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot base by layering broth, white beans, corn, diced onions, green chiles, and aromatic seasonings to create a flavorful foundation.
- Gently nestle whole chicken breasts into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged for even cooking.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for precisely 10 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and chicken to cook thoroughly.
- Once cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for an additional 10 minutes to preserve moisture and tenderness.
- Carefully extract chicken breasts and use two forks to shred the meat into tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and incorporate cream cheese fragments, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- If a thicker consistency is desired, use cornstarch slurry or continue simmering to reduce liquid and enhance texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices to elevate the final flavor profile of the chili.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easy shredding in the Instant Pot.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that still provides creamy texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chile pepper quantity or adding extra jalapeños for spice lovers.
- Make this chili gluten-free by ensuring broth and seasonings are certified gluten-free, perfect for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg