Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

This Instant Pot white chicken chili is seasoned with cumin and garlic and features cannellini beans and chilies for an easy meal ready in 45 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 avocado, diced, or to taste
• 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 8 ounces low-sodium chicken stock, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 0.5 pound chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 0.5 pound chicken breasts, filleted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Melt butter in the pot. Sauté onion in hot butter until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken breast pieces and fillets to the pot. Pour in 1/2 of the chicken stock. Cover the pot and lock the lid. Switch to high pressure and set the timer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove filleted chicken from the pot, shred using 2 forks, and return to the pot. Stir 1/2 of the cannellini beans into the pot.

Step 4

Combine remaining chicken stock and cannellini beans in a blender, process until puréed, and pour into the pot. Add green chilies and return the pot to sauté mode. Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Garnish with avocado and cilantro to serve.