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Creamy Queso Chili

Creamy queso chili swirls pinto beans and diced tomatoes with green chiles into a silky broth, melted Mexican cheese and cream cheese turning every spoonful rich and velvety.

Creamy Queso Chili
Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
304
Protein
15g
Carbs
26g
Fat
15g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
6g
Sodium
601mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • .5 large onion, diced
  • 2 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • .5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 cup low-sodium no-chicken or vegetable broth
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • 2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tbsp lime juice, plus wedges, for serving
  • Tortilla chips & chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in an electric pressure cooker set to Sauté mode. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth and salt. Close and lock the lid. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Carefully release the pressure manually.
  2. Mix shredded cheese and cream cheese into the chili, stirring until melted and smooth. Stir in lime juice. Top with tortilla chips and cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.