Easy Instant Pot® Corn Chowder

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This easy corn chowder cooks in an Instant Pot® in under 15 minutes. Using the Saute function helps it come to pressure faster and cuts down on overall cook time.

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup instant potato flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter to the hot pot; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add corn and chicken broth. Turn off Saute function.
2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove lid and add evaporated milk, potato flakes, thyme, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Serve immediately.