Name: 20-Minute High-Protein Chicken Skillet: Easy Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 14 ounces diced tomatoes, canned; 4 ounces green chiles, canned; 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional); 1 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creamy finish)

Description

A fast, high-protein chicken chili made entirely in the Instant Pot, ready in 20 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights. This versatile recipe adapts easily for keto, creamy, or healthy variations.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, diced

14 ounces diced tomatoes, canned

4 ounces green chiles, canned

1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

1 cup chicken broth

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creamy finish)

Instructions

1. Select Sauté on the Instant Pot and heat oil.

2. Add diced onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Add chicken chunks and brown lightly on all sides.

4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika until combined.

5. Add diced tomatoes, green chiles, beans if using, and chicken broth.

6. Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.

7. Quick-release pressure, then open lid carefully.

8. Shred chicken with two forks and stir to combine.

9. If desired, select Sauté and simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.

10. Stir in Greek yogurt for a creamy finish and serve.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: pressure cooking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 1015
Protein: 34

Keywords: chicken chili, instant pot, easy chicken chili, high-protein chili, keto chicken chili, creamy chicken chili