Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a fast hearty weeknight meal made with shredded chicken, white beans and diced green chilies!

We love easy and simple dishes here at Chase Laughter, especially recipes like this White Chicken Chili. As you can see below, it only requires a few ingredients are you probably already have several on hand. The Instant Pot is perfect for making flavorful soups like this one.

White chicken chili is so delicious! What I like about this recipe is the fact that it is so simple to make and the flavors are outstanding! Perfect comfort food on a cold day.

Top with salsa, jalapenos, cheese, crackers or topping of choice. It is a hearty chili and very filling. This creamy and flavorful chicken and white beans chili is not only delicious, but also quite a bit healthier than the classic version. I used canned white kidney beans. These tend to do well with the pressure in the Instant Pot.

This really is one of our favorite chili recipes of all time! This White chicken chili allows you to put all the ingredients together for a dump and go recipe. Just add cream cheese at the end for a creamy delicious flavor to your soup.

The White Chicken Chili is packed with chicken, beans and green chilies. With the added chili powder, onion and corn ensures that the chili is flavorful.

Can I substitute Cream Cheese?

Yes! If you are looking for something dairy free, there are several dairy free cream cheeses available at your local grocery. You could also substitute with Greek yogurt or sour cream. Another option is to thicken up the chili with cornstarch and half & half. It will also give you a creamy soup.

Can I use frozen chicken to make this chili?

Yes, I usually add 5 minutes to the cooking time to ensure that the chicken is cooked through.

Can I make this chili ahead of time?

Yes, this chili is great the next day! Leftovers are perfect for lunch or dinner the next day. Simply place the leftovers in a container with lid and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Ingredients:

• 3 boneless chicken breasts 
• chicken broth
• white kidney beans 
• corn 
• small onion 
• green chilies
• chili powder
• salt
• cream cheese

How to make Instant Pot White Chicken Chili in 6 simple steps:

1. Add chicken. Place chicken strips in the pressure cooker. I like to cut chicken into strips because I feel like I can shred it easier afterwards.
   
2. Add flavor and beans. Pour in the chicken broth, beans, corn, chopped onion, green chilies, chili powder and salt. I use regular chili powder, but some like to use the white chili powder. Either one you choose.
   
3. Cover. Push ingredients lightly until submerged in the liquid.
   
4. Cook. Pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes with a 10 minute natural pressure release.
   
5. Finish. Remove the chicken and shred and place back into the pressure cooker. You can use 2 forks, a mixer or I love using my shredder claws!
   
6. Serve. Cut up the cream cheese and stir in until melted. Serve into bowls, top with cheese, jalapenos, or topping of choice.

Serve White Chicken Chili with:

• Cornbread
• Salad
• Rolls
• Crackers

Variations and substitutions for this Chicken Chili recipe:

• Chicken thighs, meat from a rotisserie chicken, ground chicken or turkey can all be substitutions for chicken breasts.
• Just about any beans you have will work for this recipe.
• Green chilies… you do not have to use them, add in Tabasco Green Sauce for an extra punch of flavor.

How to store chili:

In the refrigerator:

White Chicken Chili can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

In the freezer:

Chili is a great freezer meal! It can be frozen up to 3 months before using. You can always make a double portion and freeze for a later date.

If you like White Chicken Chili, you may also enjoy:

Taco Chili, Chili with Spaghetti, or Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets.

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