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Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a rich, cozy soup packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, sweet corn, and warm spices—all made quickly in the Instant Pot. Cream cheese gives it a silky texture, while green chilies add just the right amount of zing.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies (mild or hot, to taste)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, beans, corn, green chilies, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
  2. Seal lid and set to Manual/Pressure Cook on high for 15 minutes.
  3. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to pot.
  5. Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  6. Adjust seasonings as needed and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra thickness, mash some beans before adding cream cheese.For a spicier kick, use hot green chilies or add diced jalapeños.Dairy-free version: replace cream cheese with coconut milk or plant-based cream cheese.

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