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Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy instant pot white chicken chili, topped with shredded chicken and white beans.
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Make a quick, flavorful, and creamy white chicken chili using your Instant Pot. This recipe yields tender shredded chicken and requires minimal effort for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, chopped onion, minced garlic, cannellini beans, great northern beans, green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing.
  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 quick 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 Sauté mode. Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it melts completely.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half.
  8. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the chili thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, increase the cornstarch slurry amount slightly.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts, but adjust the cooking time to 12 minutes on High Pressure.
  • This chili freezes well for future meal prep.

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