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Instant Pot Christmas Green Chili Chicken Stew

Name: Instant Pot Christmas Green Chili Chicken Stew
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion; 2 poblano peppers; 1 red bell pepper; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 2-4 cloves garlic; Red chili powder (1-3 tbsp to taste/desired spice level); 3 tsp cumin; 2 tsp paprika; Salt & pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 (4 oz) can green chili; 1 can pinto beans; 1 can cannellini beans; Chicken bone broth (~1 cup or for desired brothiness); Splash of heavy cream; Toppings: cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, avocado.; 

A cozy and Christmasy meal to enjoy during the colder and holiday season.

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Instant Pot Christmas Green Chili Chicken Stew

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Dinner – Mexican

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 25 – Cooking Time: 25 – Total Time: 50

Ingredients

1 yellow onion

2 poblano peppers

1 red bell pepper

2 tbsp avocado oil

2-4 cloves garlic

Red chili powder (1-3 tbsp to taste/desired spice level)

3 tsp cumin

2 tsp paprika

Salt & pepper

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 (4 oz) can green chili

1 can pinto beans

1 can cannellini beans

Chicken bone broth (~1 cup or for desired brothiness)

Splash of heavy cream

Toppings: cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, avocado.

Instructions

1

Dice the onion, poblano peppers, and the red bell pepper. Mince garlic.

2

Add avocado oil to instant pot on sauté on high. Once the pot has warmed up, add the onion and salt to taste, sautéing until translucent.

3

Add the poblano and red bell peppers. Once soft add the garlic.

4

As the onions and peppers are cooking, chop the chicken into cubes.

5

Add chicken to pot and coat with red chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

6

Once chicken has begun to brown, add the tomato paste and stir until combined.

7

Add the can of green chili, pinto, and cannellini beans.

8

Stir in the chicken broth and pressure cook for 10 minutes on high.

9

Allow the instant pot to naturally release the pressure for an additional 10-15 minutes on the keep warm setting.

10

Quick release the instant pot by turning the valve to the “venting” position.

11

Stir in splash of heavy cream and serve with desired toppings.

12

Enjoy!

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