Healthy And Hearty Instant Pot Black Bean Chili: For Cold Nights

This is a really delicious and mouth-watering ‘Instant Pot Black Bean Chili‘ recipe. This recipe has lots of protein and thus, it makes for a truly fulfilling meal for the whole family. What makes this Instant Pot black bean chicken chili so great, is because this meal has some shredded chicken, which makes the whole recipe more satisfying.

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Instant Pot Black Bean Chili

Here are some other Instant Pot Black Bean Chili Recipe ideas.

• Sweet potato black bean chili

• Turkey and Black Bean Chili

• Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

can i substitute for kidney beans in THIS RECIPE?

Can I substitute black beans for kidney beans in this recipe? The short answer is yes, however, the reason for this recipe is to call it Black Bean Chili. Kidney beans have more fibre and than black beans.

The reason Why Black Bean are better than Kidney Beans

• 5.48% more potassium per 100g
  
• 1.7x more thiamin per 100g
  
• 22.14% more magnesium per 100g
  
• 3.92% more carbohydrates per 100g
  
• 30.82% more zinc per 100g
  
• 12.69% more folate per 100g
  
• 3.82% more manganese per 100g
  
• 2.3% more food energy (kJ) per 100g
  

How to Make THIS Black Bean Chili In the Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Black Bean Chili Recipe is very simple and straightforward to make. Sauté the chicken and then add the coconut oil. Add the onions and Sauté until translucent, stirring your ingredients are you progress through the recipe.

Once you have browned your onions and chicken. Turn off Sauté and then add the seasoning and tomato puree. Then add the chicken broth and then add the rest of your ingredients.

Set Instant Pot to manual for 5 minutes. Turn off ‘Keep Warm‘ and then leave the Instant pot. Natural Pressure (NPR) release for 10 minutes and Quick Release (QPR) the rest of the pressure for 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR BLACK BEAN CHILI RECIPE

• 4 cups cooked Rotisserie chicken, cut into 1” pieces
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 yellow, red, and orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 10 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1-14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chillies
• 1–15-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed
• 1-15 ounce can of sweet whole kernel corn
• 2 tablespoons taco seasonings
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt 

HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN CHILI IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps 1-3: Set Instant Pot to sauté function. Add coconut oil. Once it melts and begins to sizzle, add onions and peppers and cook for 2 minutes or until onions are translucent and peppers begin to slightly soften, stirring occasionally. 

Step 4: Add in the chicken, tomato sauce, and seasonings.

Step 5: Add in the chicken stock and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 6: Add in the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans. Stir to combine.

Steps 7-8: Set Instant Pot to manual for 5 minutes. Make sure venting is turned off and close lid. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Release remainder of pressure by venting Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

Garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh chopped cilantro.

Serves upto 6 to 8 depending on portion size.

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About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!