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Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans Recipe
Instant Pot Yardbird Chili with White Beans uses dry great northern beans for white chicken chili that can be made ahead using pressure cooker convenience. This make-ahead recipe utilizes modern pressure cooking while maintaining authentic white chili characteristics and proper bean preparation. The "yardbird" reference adds rustic charm to sophisticated preparations.
This Instant Pot white chicken chili is made with dry great northern beans. You can make it ahead of time using the pressure cooker mode, then switch over to the slow cooker mode.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
2 cups dry great northern beans, sorted and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles (such as Hatch), undrained
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, or to taste
½ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
Directions
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Pour in oil. Add chicken and sauté until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more.
Add enchilada sauce, dry beans, broth, green chiles, oregano, and cumin. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, at least 25 minutes to allow beans to fully cook. Unlock and remove the lid. Garnish chili with shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend and cilantro.
Recipe Tip
You can use chicken thighs in place of breasts if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 330 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 20g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 330 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 977mg | 42% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium 127mg | 10% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 1052mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
