IP White Chicken Chili

chicken instant pot soup

Prep: 10 min 

Cook: 15 min 

Makes: 6 servings 

Calories: 445 g/serv

  • Protein: 39g, (35%)
  • Carb: 34g, (31%)
  • Fat: 17g, (34%)

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 lbs raw chicken breasts, rinsed and pat dry
  • 2 Tbs cooking oil or fat
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 2 (15.5 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 handfuls kale, de-stemmed, chopped
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

Additional toppings (not included in nutritional counts): avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, lime wedge, red onion, extra dollop of Greek yogurt

Instructions 

  1. Using the saute function of Instant Pot, add 1 Tbs cooking oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Once oil is heated, add chicken breasts to Instant Pot. Lightly brown each side. Remove from Instant Pot when browned.
  3. Add 1 Tbs cooking oil to Instant Pot and saute onions and bell peppers until softened.
  4. Add broth, salsa verde, beans, and chicken to the pot as well as salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Close and secure Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is sealed. Set the pot to “manual” cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  6. Once timer goes off, manually release pressure. Remove chicken and shred.
  7. Add Greek yogurt and kale to Instant Pot while soup is still hot.
  8. Add shredded chicken back to pot. 
  9. Serve in bowls with toppings, if desired.