Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a staple in our house. It’s a warm and comforting winter meal that the whole family looks forward to!

30-Minute Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

This quick and easy chili is full of great flavors. I’m a big fan of the cumin in it. It adds a touch of spice, but this kid-friendly recipe is not particularly spicy. My 2 1/2 year olds love it as much as my husband and me!

This chicken chili is made with cream cheese and sour cream to thicken it up a bit and make it extra creamy. If you aren’t a fan of sour cream, you can leave it out and add some extra cream cheese instead. There’s nothing like a bowl of this cozy, creamy chili with some Fritos scoops!

A White Bowl Filled With Chicken Chili

Recipe Ingredients

Simple, easy to find ingredients are part of what make this chicken chili so satisfying. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Diced Onion: Red or yellow onion will both work, but I personally love the extra flavor I get from red onion.
  • Minced Garlic
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • Diced Green Chiles
  • Northern Beans: You could also use black beans or half and half to change it up!
  • Whole Kernel Corn
  • Spices: Cumin, Oregano, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt & Black Pepper
  • Cream Cheese: Bring your cream cheese to room temperature. This will help it blend into your chili easier.
  • Sour Cream
A Spoon Scooping out a Bite of White Chicken Chili From a Bowl

Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts?

You can definitely use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe if you’d like. Just be sure to break them apart if the chicken breasts are stuck together. If you’re using frozen chicken, add 3 or 4 extra minutes to the cook time.

A Bowl of Instant Pot White Chicken Chili with Limes and Avocado

How to Make White Chicken Chili

This is where the Instant Pot really shines! No need to stand in front of the stove-top or keep an eye on a bubbling pot of chili. I love how you can just throw all the ingredients into your Instant Pot and walk away. Did I mention that White Chicken Chili will make your house smell amazing?

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Assemble Ingredients: Place all of your ingredients into your instant pot bowl.
  2. Cook: Cover the pot and seal the lid. Switch the valve to the “seal” position and cook for 20 minutes on manual high pressure.
  3. Release Pressure: When done cooking, let it naturally release/depressurize for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to the “vent” position to fully release the steam before opening the lid.
  4. Shred Chicken & Stir: Shred the chicken breasts and stir everything together. Serve warm with garlic bread, tortilla chips or other garnishes.
A Bowl of Instant Pot Chili with a Spoon Inside

Chili Topping Suggestions

Here are some of my favorite toppings to add to this White Chicken Chili:

  • Cilantro: For a simple and classic garnish, sprinkle some chopped cilantro on your chicken chili.
  • Avocados: Sliced avocados taste amazing with this chili too!
  • Jalapeños: Give your chili another spicy element by topping it with fresh jalapeños.
  • Cheese: Turn this dish into cheesy chicken chili by adding shredded cheddar.
  • Limes: Garnish your chili with a few lime wedges to add some zest!
  • Cornbread: Sometimes I like to crumble pieces of cornbread into my chili. It’s really good!

What to Serve with White Chicken Chili

A steaming bowl of homemade chili goes with pretty much any side, but here are some of my favorite ideas:

  • Rice: Try serving this chili over rice if you want to make it even more hearty and satisfying.
  • Bread: This chicken chili goes wonderfully with a side of garlic bread.
  • Tortilla Chips: My family loves eating our white chicken chili with Fritos scoops, but you can use whichever tortilla chips you like!
  • Cornbread: A fluffy slice of warm cornbread would go wonderfully with this chili.
  • Tortillas: Warm flour or corn tortillas rolled around your favorite cheese. Great for dipping into your chili!
A Serving of White Chicken Chili with an Avocado and Tortilla Chips

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge. Let it cool completely before refrigerating. This white chicken chili will stay good for up to 4 days.

To reheat your chili, microwave it at 15 second intervals until warm. If you’ve frozen your chili, thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Can You Freeze Chili?

You can totally freeze your chili to make it last longer! Just lay it out in the freezer in a sealed bag. This will make it easier to thaw out your chili before reheating it. Frozen chili will last for up to 3 months!

More Great Dinner Ideas

Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken
Easy Bruschetta Chicken

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A Spoon Scooping out a Bite of White Chicken Chili From a Bowl
Recipe

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a staple in our house. It’s a warm and comforting winter meal that the whole family looks forward to!


Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 
  • 1 cup diced onion (yellow or red onion) 
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • two 14.5 oz cans low sodium chicken broth 
  • two 4 oz cans diced green chiles 
  • two 15 oz can great northern beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained 
  • 2 tsp cumin 
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano 
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder 
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper 
  • 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature 
  • 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream 

Instructions

  1. Place all of your ingredients into your instant pot bowl. 
  2. Cover the pot and seal the lid. Switch the valve to the “seal” position and cook for 20 minutes on manual high pressure.
  3. When done cooking, let it naturally release/depressurize for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to the “vent” position to fully release steam before opening lid.
  4. Shred the chicken breasts and stir everything together. If the cream cheese is chunky, stirring in the chicken should help break it up and smooth it out.
  5. Serve warm with garlic bread, tortilla chips or other garnishes.

Notes

You can substitute the sour cream for an extra 4 oz of cream cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 382
  • Sugar: 5.4 g
  • Sodium: 654.2 mg
  • Fat: 21.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.8 g
  • Protein: 24.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 102.1 mg

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