This Instant Pot sweet potato chicken chili is an amazing twist on a timeless classic. The hint of sweetness from the potatoes pairs perfectly with the traditional chili spices. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. And plenty for leftovers for lunch.
They say that sweet potatoes have everything you need in them. And they're probably the single most versatile vegetable that I know. I didn't like them much when I was young; that is, unless they were covered in butter and sugar - or baked inside a pie. But things have changed these days. This Instant Pot sweet potato chicken chili is an amazing twist on a timeless classic. The hint of sweetness from the potatoes pairs perfectly with the traditional chili spices. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. And plenty for leftovers for lunch.
How to make Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Chili
First add all 4 types of beans to pot.
Then add the other veggies – onions, peppers, and garlic.
Then add sweet potatoes.
Next add the spices – chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and salt.
Now, add your liquid components – chicken broth and tomato sauce. Give a good mix.
Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure and remove lid.
Remove chicken breasts and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Using 2 forks, shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
Return chicken to pot, mix...
Let sit for as long as you can, but at least 10 minutes.
And this is the AMAZING result…
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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 15 oz. canned black beans drained, rinsed
- 15 oz. canned pinto beans drained, rinsed
- 15 oz. canned kidney beans drained, rinsed
- 15 oz. canned great northern beans drained, rinsed
- 1 cup yellow onions diced
- 1 cup green bell peppers diced
- 1 Tbsp. garlic minced
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes roughly chopped
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- First add all 4 types of beans to pot. Then add the other veggies – onions, peppers, and garlic. Then add sweet potatoes. Next add the spices – chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and salt. Now, add your liquid components – chicken broth and tomato sauce. Give a good mix. Finally, add chicken breasts, and try to submerge in the liquid.
- Lock lid and cook for 15 minutes at high pressure. Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure and remove lid.
- Remove chicken breasts and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Using 2 forks, shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Return chicken to pot, mix, and let sit for as long as you can, but at least 10 minutes.
Nutrition
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Lydia
This was delicious! Will make it a regular meal for my family. The only issue was that the sweet potatoes disintegrated for the most part. But that was okay--it thickened the broth and gave it more flavor. I also added more of all the spices and garlic. Thanks for this recipe.
Meagan
Absolutely delicious!! I added mushrooms and doubled the spices and it was SO good. Thank you for the recipe!!! Will definitely become a staple recipe from now on!
Susan
Gary, could I cut the raw chicken into bite-sized pieces rather than shredding later?
Thank you for your recipes!
Gary White
Yes, definitely. And thank you!
Maria
Hello! Would I need to adjust the time if I halved the recipe? Thank you!
Gary White
No, cook time will remain the same.
Staci
Was a wonderful healthy chili. What is the serving size? I know it is 1/12...but was wondering if one serving was a cup or two or something else?
Gary White
It should make roughly 12 cups, so each serving will be approximately one cup. 🙂
Michele
Home run! I always use homemade spaghetti sauce in place of tomato sauce in any recipe, and this one blew everyone's mind.
Caitlin
Can’t wait To make this but I don’t have an instapot could I use my crock pot and if so what would you recommend 4 hrs on low?
Thank you!
Gary White
I would guess 5-6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
Ashley T
Did you try it with a crock pot? Curious because I want to make this today but also don't have a instant pot.
Diane
I made this once before and it was great! This time I want to leave the house before the 15 minutes are up. Can I just let it natural release and shred the chicken later?
Gary White
You can, but I'm pretty sure the sweet potatoes will cook all the way down to mush. They will more than likely become part of the broth. Should still taste good though!
Maria
I don't have canned beans, only dried. Can this still be done?
Gary White
Dried beans will probably not work here. The other ingredients will be way overcooked.
Andy
I did this with dried beans, and I thought it was fantastic. I added 3 minutes to the cook time (18 minutes total) and let it sit for 15 minutes after it was done. The sweet potatoes became part of the broth, but I thought it was great that way. Maybe I don't have the palate for detecting overcooked, who knows. Either way, I loved it. So thank you!
Diana Gossett
LOVE this recipe! I especially love how healthy this recipe is. It's also VERY filling!
Sara
This recipe is a keeper! I never follow directions for recipes- I’m a renegade like that. But I followed this one pretty much to a t (I may have snuck a tiny bit more cumin in bc I love it so and I used a poblano because it’s all I had) but dear lord—so good! Everyone (including 3 kids- one who is so picky she often chooses not to eat) loved it!
Tanya J
Can you use frozen chicken breasts?
Gary White
Yes, they should cook the same.
Rebekah
This week my husband and I celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary and today was the first time he ever told me, “Wow! That’s really good.” Now, I’m sure I’ve cooked really great recipes and then somehow ruined them during the prep or cooking. So, not only is this a great recipe that even my picky child ate, but it’s fool proof for people like me that are terrible in the kitchen. Thank you.
Regine Duncker
What size Instant Pot is this recipe for?
Gary White
The recipe was written for a 6-quart, but an 8-quart will also work.
Nancy
Delicious. I always have this in the freezer from meal prep. Day. So I make it every other week. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️