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Home » Instant Pot » White Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe

White Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe

Published: Sep 22, 2020 · Modified: Sep 22, 2020 by WholeLottaYum · This post may contain affiliate links · Find our privacy policy here

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This white chicken chili instant pot recipe is just what your fall dinner table is looking for! With white meat chicken, canned beans, and green chilis, this healthy chicken chili is bursting with flavor!

white bean chicken chili instant pot recipe in black bowls with cheese

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Fall is here and that means it’s the perfect time for all things chili! With our white chicken chili instant pot recipe, you can whip up a hearty and healthy chili that tastes like it took all day (but it didn’t!).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • With white meat chicken and white beans, your white chicken chili instant pot recipe is homemade and super healthy!
  • Cumin, oregano, and chili powder combine to create a flavor that is subtle yet satisfying even for those who don’t care for traditional beef chili.
  • Using the power of your pressure cooker, you can create this entire white chicken chili in under an hour.
  • The pressure cooker white chili is low fat, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Are you looking for other Instant Pot recipes? Be sure to check out our Teriyaki Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks and our Asian BBQ Instant Pot Beef Ribs.

Chili is a go-to meal for fall and we are serving up chili in a variety of ways with keto white chicken chili, crockpot kielbasa chili, and instant pot chili without beans.

On Keto? Grab our FREE keto foods list here OR  Snag our Keto  Binder HERE

Ingredient Notes

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  • Boneless skinless chicken breast – chicken thighs would also work well
  • Great Northern beans – drained, these are sometimes called white kidney beans or cannellini beans. Feel free to mix up the beans and use one can of white and one can of black beans or kidney beans.
  • White onion – diced, red or sweet will also work.
  • Garlic -minced, we love to buy frozen minced garlic that we just pop in the microwave for 10 seconds to defrost.
  • Diced Green chilis– mild or spicy work depending on your preference. Chili verde salsa makes a great substitute for green chilis in a pinch.
  • Dried Seasonings- cumin,oregano, chili powder, sea salt
  • Chicken broth
  • Olive oil
  • Monterey Jack cheese – shredded. This is optional and can be omitted to make a dairy-free version.
  • Optional – avocado, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, extra cheese

Equipment

A Pressure Cooker – This is the Instant Pot model that we used.  Either a 6 qt or 8 qt unit works well.

Step by Step Instructions

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This white chicken chili instant pot recipe is so simple! Saute onions, add ingredients, pressure cook, shred, and enjoy!

Prep Ingredients

Dice your onions and mince your garlic.

Turn your instant pot to Saute and allow it to heat up. The pot is ready when it says Hot.

Assemble

Add the olive oil, diced onion, green chilis, salt, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the instant pot and saute until the onion is softened. This will take about 3-4 minutes to cook.

Stir in the minced garlic and saute for 1 more minute until fragrant.  

Turn the pressure cooker off.

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Making sure to always scrape up anything from the bottom of the pot helps to prevent getting a burn signal when you’re cooking.

Add the canned white beans and lay the chicken breasts on top, pushing it down into the liquid as much as possible.

Pressure Cook

Put the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook on High (or manual) for 20 minutes.

Do a natural release for 10 minutes followed by a quick release to release any remaining pressure.

Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Add the chicken back to the pot and combine all of the pressure cooker white chicken chili ingredients together.

Slowly mix in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack after cooking. It works best to add the cheese in batches and then letting it melt before adding more. This helps keep the cheese from clumping.

Serve with cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Recipe Tips

  • If you have either a 6 qt or 8 qt pressure cooker, the recipe is easy to double, which we highly recommend for leftovers, large families, or to freeze some for later.
  • Add more salt if desired, we kept it on the lighter side and used a low sodium chicken broth.
  • Great Northern beans are sometimes called white kidney beans or cannellini beans at the grocery store.
  • If you prefer a super thick chili, drain off some of the liquid before mixing in the cheese.
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Common Questions

What to Serve with Instant Pot White Chicken Chili?

Serve your white bean chicken chili instant pot recipe with your favorite rolls, corn bread, or a side salad.

How to Freeze Chili?

You can freeze this chili for up to 3 months. Prior to freezing, do not add the cheese and allow it to cool. Place in an airtight container and frees. To reheat, defrost then warm in a pot on the stovetop and slowly add in the cheese just before serving.

Can This Be Doubled?

Yes, with a 6 qt or 8 qt pressure cooker.

More Chili Recipes

  • Keto white chicken chili
  • Instant pot chili without beans
  • Beef and Kielbasa chili
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White Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

An easy white chicken chili in an Instant Pot that uses canned white beans and is packed with flavor. The pressure cooker white bean chicken chili recipe cooks in less than 30 minutes. Top with your favorite chili toppings such as crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and jalapeno slices.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cans Great Northern beans, drained
  • 1 cup white onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2-4 oz cans green chilis
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can chicken broth (15 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute setting and heat until it says it's hot.
  2. Add the olive oil, diced onion, green chilis, salt, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper and saute until the onion is softened, which will take a few minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and saute for 1 more minute until fragrant.  Turn the pressure cooker off.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add the canned white beans and lay the chicken breasts on top, pushing it down into the liquid as much as possible.
  5. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook on High (or manual) for 20 minutes.
  6. Do a natural release for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Add the chicken back to the pot and combine all of the pressure cooker white chicken chili ingredients together.
  8. Slowly mix in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack after cooking, it works best to add the cheese in batches and then letting it melt before adding more keeps the cheese from clumping.
  9. Serve with cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Notes

If you have either a 6 qt or 8 qt pressure cooker, the recipe is easy to double, which we highly recommend for leftovers, large families, or to freeze some for later.

Add more salt if desired, we kept it on the lighter side and used a low sodium chicken broth.

Great Northern beans are sometimes called white kidney beans or cannellini beans at the grocery store.

To make an even healthier and dairy free white chicken chili instant pot recipe, omit the Monterey Jack.

If you prefer a super thick chili, drain off some of the liquid before mixing in the cheese.

The white chicken chili freezes well for up to 3 months.

Variations- substitute one of the cans of white beans for black beans or add corn.

Chili verde salsa makes a great substitute for green chilis in a pinch.

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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 356Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 97mgSodium 440mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 6gSugar 3gProtein 45g

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