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Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans

This white chicken chili simmers in the Instant Pot with great northern beans, green enchilada sauce, and Hatch-style chiles for a bright, gently spicy bowl. Tender chicken, aromatics, and warm spices build layered flavor, finished with melty Jack-Cheddar and fresh cilantro. Serve Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans on cool evenings or game days when you want something comforting yet vibrant.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr 5 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

47 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
51 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
4 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
92 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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18
Heart Health
65
Metabolic
23
Digestive
25
Inflammatory
55
Performance
44
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Add the oil. Add the chicken and sauté until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more.

  2. 2

    Add the enchilada sauce, dry beans, broth, green chiles, oregano, and cumin. Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, for at least 25 minutes to let the beans fully cook. Unlock and remove the lid. Garnish the chili with shredded Cheddar–Monterey Jack cheese blend and cilantro.

About This Recipe

Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 659.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans?
It is a Tex-Mex chili recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans made of?
The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans?
About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 659.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans healthy?
Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 659.51 calories and 82.69 g of protein, or 165% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1824.05 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.49 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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