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This simple and easy Instant Pot ground chicken chili is the perfect cool winter weather soup. Easy to throw together, packed full of flavor, and ready in just about 30 minutes.

Is spring starting to show up where you live are you still in the depths of winter?

Here in NC, I can see springs trying to show up. A few daffodils have been blooming, trees are getting buds, and the cherry trees have started to blossom!

It might be a little premature on their part but I’m not about to turn away the arrival of the spring!

However, even with the arrival of spring, we are still living with cool mornings and even cooler nights.

That’s where this Instant Pot ground chicken chili comes into play! It’s the absolute perfect springtime soup!

Packed full of spices, vegetables, lean ground chicken, and a secrete ingredient that leaves this soup creamy and dreamy.

What is an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is an electric multi-cooker that can sauté, slow cooker, and of course, pressure cook.

There are a lot of horror stories about using old-fashioned stovetop pressure cookers but these are much safer and WAY easier to use.

They use high-pressurized steam to help cook meat and vegetables at a much quicker rate than traditional stovetop or slow cooker options.

Instant Pots are VERY easy to use and very safe. Don’t worry if you’re new to the electric pressure cooker world. You will absolutely LOVE it!

What is the difference between an Instant Pot and an electric pressure cooker?

Instant Pot is a brand name electric pressure cooker. Since most people recognize the name “Instant Pot” and think of an electric pressure cooker it’s often easier to just title a recipe with IP in the name.

I have also used the crockpot version electric pressure cooker with equally delicious results.

This is the same as most people calling a plastic bandage a Band-aid or a tissue a Kleenex. Over time the brand names become synonymous with a type of product.

What is the difference between natural release and quick release?

When a recipe calls to let your Instant Pot “natural release” it means your pressure cooker will naturally (and very slowly) release the pressure.

Many recipes call to let the pressure cooker naturally release for a period of time because this helps the recipe cook just a little longer.

Since the pressure cooker will be slowly losing pressure you do not have to do anything it will eventually lose all its pressure and the lid will unlock.

When a recipe calls for quick release this means you will manually be letting the pressure out of the Instant Pot.

You will have to turn the vent to the “venting” position and a bunch of hot steam will come out of the vent. It is very important that you do not put your hand in the steam as it is VERY HOT.

This will then immediately unlock the lid and the food can be served.

Can I used a different protein?

Yes, I just happen to really love ground chicken and I think it works really well with the flavors of this chili.

If you know anything about me you’ll know that ground chicken is one of my favorite ground proteins.

Some great other options are ground turkey, ground lean bison or beef, or even ground pork

Why add cream to chili?

This secrete ingredient cuts through the acidity of the tomatoes and creates the perfect hearty yet creamy chili. I know it seems like an odd ingredient but trust me it works really well here!

What other changes can I make to this dish?

If you’re looking to keep things even simpler you can use a store-bought chili seasoning mix or even throw in a pack of taco seasoning.

I just typically have most of those individual spices on hand so I decided to make my own mix.

If you’re not a fan of white beans you could swap it out for a more traditional choice of kidney beans or pinto beans.

Love this hearty Instant Pot ground chicken chili?

Why not try a few of my other delicious and easy ground chicken recipes?

• Craving a quick and easy weeknight meal? Try my Ground Chicken Egg Roll Bowl.
• Need a low carb twist to a classic meal? Try my Ground Chicken Fajita Spaghetti Squash.
• Want a classic Nutmeg Nanny fan favorite? Try my One Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta.
• Love burgers with flavor? Try my Apple Butter Onion Chicken Burgers.