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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili

October 2, 2019 by Sandy 8 Comments

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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili is absolutely delicious! This is a hearty, filling chili that makes enough for a crowd, or meal prep. This yummy pressure cooker sweet potato quinoa chicken chili can be made vegetarian, and vegan easily.

Pressure cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili in a white bowl on yellow napkin

 

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili

Chili is one of my favorite soup-type meals to eat. Today I'm sharing with you a unique recipe for a sweet potato chili that also has quinoa and chicken thighs in it. This chili recipe has lots of protein, even without the meat.

The pressure cooker is my favorite tool for cooking soups, stews and chilis. The flavors get infused in the ingredients.

Some people have told me that their Instant Pot recipes come out rather bland, and asked me if they should increase the seasonings. My answer is yes, but not for my recipes.

I take that into account and bump up my seasonings, but not the salt.

Pressure cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili in a white bowl on yellow napkin

If you want a vegetarian or vegan chili

You can replace the chicken broth with your favorite veggie broth or water, and omit the chicken thighs. It's that easy! Keep the cook time the same.

Can I use chicken breast?

Yes, Cook time may vary, depending on the size of the pieces of chicken you are using. You don't want the meat to be dry, so don't overcook.

I would cut 6 oz breasts in half crossways, and shred them when the chili is done, just like with the thighs. This way you won't have to adjust the cook time.

Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili in pressure cooker with ladle

A few other tips for making Instant Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili

  • Be sure to rinse your quinoa very well. It can taste bitter if you don't.
  • Don't cut the sweet potato cubes too small. They will melt away.
  • Be sure to use low sodium broth.
  • If you don't want to use sweet potatoes, substitute with butternut squash.
  • The chili will thicken as you stir it as the soft sweet potatoes will break down.

This Instant Pot chili recipe is wonderful with some crumbly buttered cornbread!

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If you make this delicious pressure cooker sweet potato quinoa chicken chili recipe, please leave a comment below with a star rating. I'd love to know how you liked it!

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Pressure cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili in a white bowl on yellow napkin
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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Build Pressure/NPR
25 mins
Total Time
59 mins
 

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Chicken Chili

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: pressure cooker sweet potato quinoa chili recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 399 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lg Onion, chopped
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 rib Celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 (14 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 1 ½ lbs Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs, frozen or fresh
  • ⅔ cup Quinoa, rinsed very well
  • 2 (15 oz) cans Black Beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 ½-2 lbs Sweet Potato, (about 3 lg) peeled and cut in 1.5"-2" cubes
Instructions
  1. Prepare all of the vegetables, measure out the broth, drain and rinse the beans, rinse the quinoa, and gather all of the ingredients together.

  2. Turn on the Sauté setting. When hot, add the oil, onion, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes.

  3. Add the celery and stir. Cook for a couple of minutes.

  4. Add the garlic and stir. Then add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and diced tomatoes. Stir.

  5. Add the chicken broth and the chicken thighs. If they are frozen, place a glass lid on the pot and let the contents heat up before proceeding. If fresh, move to the next step.

  6. Add the quinoa and black beans. Stir.

  7. Add the sweet potatoes on top and gently press them down into the mixture. They don't have to be covered, they will cook down.

  8. Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

  9. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 4 minutes. High Pressure. The pot will take several minutes to come to pressure.

  10. When the cook cycle has finished, turn off the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 7 minutes (7 minute natural release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to release the remaining steam/pressure.

  11. When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid. Discard the bay leaf.

  12. Remove the chicken thighs to a plate and shred them using two forks. Then add them back to the pot. Gently stir the chili. The sweet potatoes will break down the more you stir the chili, thickening it.

  13. Garnish with your favorite chili toppings, or serve as is.

Recipe Notes

To make vegetarian, use vegetable broth and omit the chicken thighs.


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  1. Lauren

    February 10, 2020 at 8:44 am

    4 stars! (Couldn’t update above) I just found this recipe and made last night. Delicious! Only adjustment I made was adding an extra big pinch of salt and a couple good shakes of Fiery Calypso by Divine Yum (found on Etsy) to elevate the flavor and bring a little heat. Can you share the nutritional info? Also, I wanted to mention I got the dreaded Burn notice that I had to troubleshoot so Maybe add a general “what to do” if that happens. Thanks for the great recipe!

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  2. Julia

    February 10, 2020 at 4:28 am

    How would I adjust the steps and cooking time if I wanted to use dried black beans?

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    • Sandy

      February 17, 2020 at 9:46 am

      Dried black beans take upwards of 35-40 minutes to cook. The chicken and quinoa would be overcooked at that point.

      Reply
  3. Melissa

    October 22, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    I loved this! It’s delicious 😋

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  4. Russell Waehler

    October 10, 2019 at 9:52 am

    Can you let us know the instant pot mini adjustments needed please?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      October 10, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      For this one, cut in half and keep cook time the same.

      Reply
  5. Anna

    October 03, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    Making this right now!!
    Will this freeze well?
    Can't wait to try it - it smells delicious!

    Reply
    • Sandy

      October 04, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      I think it will freeze well. I haven't tried it yet, though. Enjoy!

      Reply

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