Description
Creamy white chicken chili blends hearty southwestern flavors with comforting warmth. Packed with tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles, this one-pot meal delivers spicy satisfaction that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Beans and Vegetables:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces (425 grams) can white beans
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 15 ounces (425 grams) can corn (with juice)
- 10 ounces (280 grams) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth or stock
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.4 ounces (11 grams) packet ranch dip or dressing mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) package cream cheese (cut into 6 pieces)
Instructions
- Combine raw chicken breasts, white beans, diced onions, sweet corn kernels, zesty green chili tomatoes, aromatic chicken broth, robust chili powder, earthy cumin, and tangy ranch seasoning mix directly into the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid tightly, position the pressure valve to sealing configuration, and initiate high-pressure cooking for precisely 20 minutes.
- After cooking completes, immediately activate the quick release mechanism to depressurize the pot.
- Carefully extract the cooked chicken and meticulously shred the meat using two forks, then reintegrate the shredded protein back into the simmering liquid.
- Introduce cold cream cheese into the hot mixture, stirring continuously until the dairy component fully melts and integrates seamlessly, creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Transfer the steaming chili into serving bowls and garnish with optional embellishments such as fresh cilantro leaves, creamy avocado slices, and crispy tortilla chips for added crunch and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor and more tender meat during pressure cooking.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content and prevent the chili from becoming too salty.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting cream cheese with coconut cream or cashew cream for a smooth texture.
- Easily customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding fresh jalapeños for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg