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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp oil

1 onionchopped

3 cloves garlicminced

1 tbsp cumin

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

2 poblano peppersseeded and chopped

1 cup cornthaw slightly if frozen

2 cups chicken broth low sodiumif store bought

2 cans cannelini beansrinsed and drained

saltTo Taste

black pepperTo Taste

1 limeplus more for serving (optional)

Instructions

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Instructions

Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and spices, and cook 30 seconds longer.

Add the poblano peppers and cook for one minute. While the vegetables are cooking, mash one can of the white beans in small bowl.

Add the corn, broth, whole and mashed beans, and stir well to combine. Place the chicken breasts on top of the chili mixture and secure the lid and close the sealing valve. Select High Pressure and set for 20 minutes. Note: it will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before it starts the cooking process. After 20 minutes, quick release the pressure by opening the sealing valve and remove the lid when safe to do so.

Remove the chicken breast and shred, then place back in the pot. Season well with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sear Chicken First for Depth 🍗
Use the Instant Pot's sauté function to quickly brown the chicken breasts before pressure cooking—this creates a flavorful fond that deepens the entire chili's taste profile.
Roast Poblanos for Authentic Flavor 🌶️
Char the poblano peppers directly over a flame or under the broiler before adding them to remove the skin and unlock their smoky, complex flavor that elevates the dish.
Build Aromatics with Proper Layering 🧅
Sauté onions and garlic first to release their oils, then add spices (cumin, oregano, smoked paprika) to bloom them in the fat for maximum flavor intensity before adding liquid.
Use Natural Release for Tender Chicken ⏱️
Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release after cooking instead of quick-releasing to let the chicken continue cooking gently and remain moist rather than stringy.
Finish with Fresh Lime and Taste Adjustment 🍋
Add lime juice and fresh cilantro after cooking as final touches to brighten the flavors and adjust seasoning—this prevents bitterness from long pressure cooking and balances the warm spices.