White chicken chili recipe that’s made entirely in the Instant Pot! This white bean chicken chili is a quick recipe that tastes like it took hours to make.
I grew up eating white chicken chili, and I love the combination of flavors!
This white bean chicken chili is made the way that I like it – some spice and a little heat. If you like more spice, feel free to play around with the amounts called for in the recipe.
The chili can also be thicker or thinner, depending on your preference (check out the recipe notes below for more information on this).Â
How to Make White Chicken Chili (in the Instant Pot)
Popular methods for making white chicken chili include on the stove, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker.
This recipe was made using an Instant Pot. The onions and garlic are sautéed, and then the spices and green chiles are added in.
Next, the chicken and chicken broth are added. After cooking, the beans are stirred in. The beans warm through in the hot soup, and this helps to keep the beans from getting mushy.
How to Thicken
If you like a thinner, more soup-like chili, just stir in the beans. If you want a thicker chili, you can mash part (or all) of the beans before stirring them in.
Topping Suggestions
I like to serve this chili with fresh cilantro and a generous sprinkle of shredded Monterrey Jack cheese. Other popular toppings include sour cream, tortilla strips, and fresh avocado slices.
What Goes Well With This Chili
I’m a fan of serving cornbread with chili, and my family really likes this sweet cornbread recipe. If you’re looking for a more savory cornbread, try this recipe instead.
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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 7 ounces diced green chiles1 undrained
- 3-3 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken in large chunks
- 2-15 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2-15 ounce cans Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro
- Grated Monterrey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot on to SAUTE normal.
- Add olive oil, and swirl to coat inner pot.
- Stir in onion, and cook until just beginning to be translucent.
- Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds, stirring regularly.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and oregano.
- Add green chiles with their liquid, and cook, stirring regularly, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Turn off.
- Place chicken pieces over green chile mixture, and pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Close the lid, and make sure the pressure release valve is turned to "SEALING".
- Turn Instant Pot to MANUAL pressure and adjust time to 25 minutes.
- Once the pot reaches pressure, it will begin counting down. The pot should reach pressure within 10-15 minutes.
- Once it has finished cooking, quick pressure release2, and then remove lid.
- Stir in drained beans.3
- Using two forks, carefully shred chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro and grated Monterrey Jack cheese. Other topping ideas include fresh avocado slices and tortilla strips.
Notes
- If you like more green chile flavor, add an additional 4 ounce can diced green chiles. If you like more heat, use hot green chiles.
- For a quick pressure release, simply (and carefully) turn the pressure release valve from SEALING to VENTING.
- If you'd like a thicker chili, mash half of the beans before stirring them in.
- WW Freestyle Points (without cheese): 0.
- Nutrition values are estimates.Â
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Comments & Reviews
Denyce says
Do I place chicken breasts on the rack or directly on the bottom of insta
ot?
Kate says
I place the chicken breast directly into the instant pot. Hope that helps!
Chris Buckley says
We make this every other week. Excellent!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you like the chili. Thanks for commenting!
D.Whalen says
I made this chicken chili in my crockpot the other night. It is certainly not chili as I know it but it was excellent. I didn’t have cheese but topped it with a dollop of sour cream,some sliced avocado and some fresh lime juice..Yummy, will definitely make it again. A couple of slices of fresh Portuguese bread added to a quick and easy tasty meal.
Kate says
I’m glad you liked it! =) Avocado and lime are perfect pairings for this recipe. Thank you for commenting!
Deb says
New to instant pot and tried this recipe. Added one more can of beans and still plenty of broth. I do not like thick chili. I added some chili powder and cloves and lots of oregano. Did not have coriander. I served it with a squeeze of lime cilantro Mexican cheese mix and a dollop of sour cream. My husband loved it. The only problem I am having is how to keep things heated once the pot is done with its job.
Kate says
I’m glad that you liked it! =) It can be a lot to learn when you first get started. Does your Instant Pot automatically switch to WARM once the cooking cycle has finished?
Marty says
Good soup–not chili. Added a couple of cans of Rotel Tomato-Green Chile and then some more green chiles. Recipe calls for too much chicken broth–cut that by one-third. Good flavors, though, and something to work with and eventually perfect Thanks!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad that you found a way to make it to your taste! =)
Toni Romero says
This sounds amazing. I just bought an Instant Pot and this is going to be my 2nd recipe I’m going to try.
Thank you for sharing – I look forward to it.
Toni
Kate says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it! =)
Sarah says
So so delicious! I did mash some of the beans because my 13 yr old son likes a thicker consistency. Added a finely chopped Serrano pepper for some heat. The boy inhaled two bowls of it. Even better the next day after the flavors marinate for a while. Love this!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that it was a hit! =) Thanks for coming back to leave a comment.
Cami says
I’m new to instant pot cooking but I can’t wait to make more recipes after trying this chili! It was easy and was very flavorful. Thank you for the great recipe!
Kate says
I’m so glad that you liked it! Thank you for coming back to comment. =)
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Delightful! Please share this with the Food on Friday crowd over at Carole’s Chatter. Cheers
Kate says
Thank you!
Pansy says
Wow White chicken chili is my favourite food its great taste to eat Thank you”Kate” for posting my favorite food
Kate says
You are so welcome! Thanks for commenting! =)