Easy Instant Pot® Corn Chowder

This easy corn chowder cooks in an Instant Pot® in under 15 minutes. Using the Saute function helps it come to pressure faster and cuts down on overall cook time.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon dried chives
• 0.5 cup instant potato flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter to the hot pot; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add corn and chicken broth. Turn off Saute function.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove lid and add evaporated milk, potato flakes, thyme, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Serve immediately.