30-60 min6 - 8 servingsAmerican

Creamy White Chicken Chili

By Chop Secrets

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6 - 8 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Creamy White Chicken Chili
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 30 oz cannellini beans
  • 8 oz can chopped green chiles
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Shredded monterey jack cheese for garnish
Serves 6-8 5 minutes prep time / 35 minutes cook time / 40 minutes total time

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  2. When oil gets hot, add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  3. Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add chicken, beans, chiles, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  5. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 15 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  8. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot to a cutting board and shred, then return to the pot.
  9. In a medium bowl, melt butter, then whisk in flour until well combined. Stir into the pot and simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened, returning to SAUTE mode as needed.
  10. Stir in warmed milk, sour cream and lime juice. Adjust seasonings.
  11. Serve hot topped with cilantro and shredded cheese (optional).

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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