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White Chicken Chili

A warm and comforting chili made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and flavorful spices, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can use frozen chicken
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream For a creamier texture, add more
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Turn on your Instant Pot and select the ‘Sauté’ function. Add a splash of oil, and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the boneless chicken breasts to the pot, followed by the white beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well mixed.
Cooking
  1. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to ‘Sealing’. Select the ‘Manual’ setting and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  2. Once the cooking time is up, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to ‘Venting’. Watch out for the steam.
Final Steps
  1. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
  2. Stir in the corn and sour cream, mixing everything until the sour cream is well incorporated and the chili is heated through.
  3. Ladle the chili into bowls, garnishing each serving with freshly chopped cilantro for added flavor and color. Enjoy your warm bowl of White Chicken Chili!

Notes

For variation, consider adding diced jalapeños for heat, more veggies for nutrition, or using leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Adjust thickness by simmering uncovered.