Make a delicious and rich chili in less than 30 minutes with this recipe! This Instant Pot white chicken chili is a great dump and go recipe. Loaded with flavor, it's a hearty and comforting meal after a busy day.
Heat oil in the Instant Pot using the Saute setting. Add onions and cook for a couple of minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add to the pot chicken breasts, white beans, diced green chilis, spices, and chicken stock and stir everything.
Close the lid and turn the vent to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. When done, carefully do a quick pressure release and open the lid.
In a bowl mix some from the soup liquid and the sliced cream cheese. Mix until well incorporated, and stir back into the pot.
Remove chicken breasts to a bowl, and using two forks, shred the chicken. Return chicken back to the soup and stir everything.
Add corn, and juice of 2 limes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm and sprinkle some fresh cilantro leaves if you wish.
NOTES
Don't cook the cream cheese with the chicken chili because dairy tends to curdle when cooked under pressure. It's best to add it at the end and let it melt in the hot soup.
To make dairy-free you can leave out the cream cheese, it’s still delicious!
This chili is big on flavor but mild in the heat department. If you prefer more spice, you can add extra green chilies or a bit of cayenne, chili powder, or hot sauce.
You can make this Instant Pot white chicken chili with both fresh or frozen chicken breasts, increase the cooking time only by 3 minutes.
Because this chili contains chicken, take care to only reheat it once.
You can make it in the slow cooker by cooking it for about 6 hours on low or about 3 hours on high. Once you shred the chicken, cook it for an additional 30 minutes on high to get it nice and thick.
Refrigerate for 3 - 4 days or freeze when cooled for about 3 - 4 months.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 1010mg42%
Potassium 772mg22%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 733IU15%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make chili in an instant pot, instant pot white chicken chili, white chicken chili