Instant Pot Chicken Chili

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2  jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped (leave the seeds in if you like it spicy)
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 teaspoons salt
2 (15-ounce) cans Delallo cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

toppings: tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, sliced limes

Directions

Select the sauté setting on your pressure cooker and heat the olive oil and garlic for 2 minutes, until the garlic is bubbling.

Add the bell pepper, jalapeños, celery, and onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Add the cumin, oregano, coriander, cayenne, and salt and sauté for about 1 minute more, until aromatic.

Pour the beans over the vegetables, layer the chicken pieces on top, and pour in the broth. Do not stir.

Secure the lid on your pressure cooker in its sealing position. Cancel the sauté program, then select the manual setting and set the cooking time for 15 minutes at high pressure. (The pot will take about 10 minutes to come up to pressure before the cooking program begins.)

Perform a quick pressure release by moving the pressure cooker’s lid to its vented position, or let the pressure release naturally.

At this point, you can also leave the chili on your pressure cooker’s Keep Warm setting for up to 10 hours, then continue with the recipe when you’re ready to serve.

When the pressure has fully released, open the pot and use a pair of tongs to remove the chicken to a carving board or dish. Using a pair of forks, break up the chicken into shreds.

Add the shredded chicken back to the pot along with the sour cream and cilantro and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.

Ladle the chili into bowls, top and serve.

Notes

For a thicker chili: After the chili is cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water. Use your pressure cooker’s Sauté setting to simmer the chili for a minute or two until it thickens.