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
- 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
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
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.
- Calories 659.51 kcal High
- Protein 82.69 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.38 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 266.8 mg High
- Sodium 1824.05 mg High
- Fiber 2.56 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.83 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 453.98 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.41 mg Moderate
- Potassium 260.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 106.0 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 44.73 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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