Name: keto chicken chili instant pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil; 1 small onion diced; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 green bell pepper chopped; 1 red bell pepper chopped; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); salt and pepper to taste; 4 ounces cream cheese or ¼ cup heavy cream (optional); ½ cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese; fresh cilantro avocado and lime wedges for topping

Description

This creamy, high-protein chicken chili comes together in under 30 minutes using an Instant Pot. It’s a versatile, low-carb meal perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

1 small onion diced

3 cloves garlic minced

1 green bell pepper chopped

1 red bell pepper chopped

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

4 ounces cream cheese or ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)

½ cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese

fresh cilantro avocado and lime wedges for topping

Instructions

1. set instant pot to sauté and heat oil

2. add onion and garlic and cook until translucent

3. add bell peppers chili powder cumin smoked paprika cayenne salt and pepper and stir

4. place chicken on top of vegetables and pour in diced tomatoes and broth

5. close lid and set to high pressure for 12 minutes then allow 10 minute natural release

6. remove chicken and shred with forks then return to pot and stir

7. stir in cream cheese or heavy cream and shredded cheese on keep warm mode

8. serve in bowls and top with cilantro avocado and lime

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pressure cooking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 310
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 400
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 2
Protein: 36
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: keto chicken chili, instant pot recipes, healthy dinner, high protein meals, low carb chili, macro friendly, meal prep