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Instant Pot Crack Chicken Chili

Spicy warm Southwest flavors in a rich soup. Perfect for cold winter nights.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken,chili,peppers,tomatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 580kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 ounces black beans (canned or cooked) drained
  • 15 ounces whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 15 ounces canned tomatoes (drained)
  • 4 ounces can diced green chilis (drained)
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed and softened)
  • cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (+1 tablespoon cold water to thicken if necessary) optional

Instructions

  • Add to your instant pot your chicken breast, black beans, corn, canned tomatoes, green chili, Bacon, ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Pour in your chicken broth. 
  • Close the lid on your instant pot and close the ceiling valve by pushing the valve away from you. Select pressure cook for 15 minutes.
  • Once your instant pot has finished cooking, do a quick release by bringing the valve toward you to release all the pressure.
  • Remove the chicken breast from the instant pot to a cutting board. Set aside.
  • Select cancel on your instant pot, and then select sauté mode.
  • While your instant pot is heating up to sauté mode, shred your chicken breasts. One shredded, add to your pot.
  • Add your cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Mix well until completely melted.
  • If you desire a thicker chili, you can mix together the cornstarch and water in a separate small bowl to create a slurry. Once mix together, add to your pot and mix with the rest of the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1403mg | Potassium: 1539mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 5mg