• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Pinch of Healthy

Simple, tasty recipes with a healthy twist

Display Search Bar
Follow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on PinterestFollow me on TwitterFollow me on YouTube
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Work With Me
    • My Cancer Diagnosis
    • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
    • Resources for Bloggers
    • How I Turned My Food Blog Into a Career
    • Shop My Favorites
      • Favorite Kitchen Goodies
      • Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)
  • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Basics
    • Desserts
    • Recipe Index
  • Shop
    • My Amazon Store
    • Essential Oils
      • What Are Essential Oils (+ How They Work)
      • Essential Oils Starter Kits
      • New Member Special
      • Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)
Home » Food » Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

7150 shares
  • Share1518
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Instant pot white chicken chili is super easy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes.

Instant Pot white chicken chili in a bowl with cheese, avocado and lime

We have been eating the heck out of some soup and chili during all this cold weather! It’s just perfect for those crisp evenings, and the possibilities are endless.

This soup! Goodness gracious y’all, you literally just throw everything in at once, cooked at high pressure manual for thirteen short minutes, quick release, shred the chicken…and poof! Quick, easy delicious dinner with raves from the kids.

#Winning

And this is what I got: this delicious, flavorful Instant Pot white chicken chili.

Instant Pot white chicken chili

Here is how you can make it.

How to make Instant Pot white chicken chili

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.

Ingredients with label text on white surface

To make this Instant Pot white chicken chili recipe, you will need the following:

  • skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • onion
  • canned white northern beans
  • diced green chilis
  • dried oregano
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • salt & pepper

You can sub bone-in and/ or skin on thighs, if you need to. These may need slightly more cook time – an extra minute or two in the pressure cooking cycle.

Cooking Instant Pot white chicken chili

Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.

pouring stock into Instant Pot with other ingredients

Then place the lid on and lock it. Use the manual keys to set the Instant Pot to 13 minutes high pressure.

After the cooking has completed, use the quick release lever to release the pressure.

Carefully remove the chicken thighs, and use two forks to shred the chicken.

shredded chicken on a plate with two forks

Return chicken to the pot, and serve immediately.

Instant Pot white chicken chili

I will be adapting this for stovetop and (maybe) slow cooker eventually. But for now I am publishing it as strictly an Instant Pot recipe.

It should also work in a stovetop pressure cooker. If you are doing that, check out this handy little guide from Hip Pressure Cooking, FYI.

Tools used in this recipe

This post may contain affiliate links, which pay a referral fee to me at no additional cost to you. My full affiliate disclosure can be seen here.

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring spoons

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken thighs?

This recipe has the most consistent results using fresh chicken thighs. However, you can use frozen ones in a pinch. Add some extra cook time in the form of a few extra minutes of natural release ( 3 to 4 minutes should do it).

Also, make sure the thighs are separated into individual cuts, as opposed to being one solid block of ice. One solid block of ice (multiple chicken thighs frozen together) may not be fully cooked.

How do I sub chicken breasts in this recipe?

Use fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and quick release remaining pressure. Shred the chicken, and return to the pot.

Can I freeze this?

Yes, freeze in an air tight container for up to 3 to 4 months. Reheat to serve.

Share this recipe

Did you try this recipe? Give it a star rating. Pin it and share it if it looks good to you. And be sure and stay connected on social media! 

Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

Be sure and check out all my favorite kitchen tools in my Amazon store (affiliate).

Instant Pot white chicken chili in a bowl with cheese, avocado and lime
4.58 from 7 votes
Print

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Instant pot white chicken chili is super easy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword chicken chili, instant pot, white chicken chili
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 287 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 5 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cans can white northern beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce cans
  • 1 can diced green chilis undrained, 4 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Original Recipe

  1. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, and place the lid on and lock it.
  2. Use the manual keys to set the Instant Pot to 13 minutes manual.
  3. After the cooking has completed, use the quick release lever to release the pressure.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken thighs, and use two forks to shred the chicken.
  5. Return chicken to the pot, and serve immediately.

To Use Dry Beans

  1. Rinse and drain 3/4 pound of dry northern beans. I did not soak mine.

  2. Add all ingredients (except chicken) to the pot, plus an extra 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken  stock.

  3. Cook on manual high pressure for 28 minutes, then quick release.

  4. Rinse the inside of the lid under cold tap water to help with re-sealing.

  5. Add the chicken thighs.

  6. Place the lid back on, lock it, and set it at 13 minutes on manual high pressure.

  7. Allow to naturally release (NPR) for 10 minutes, and then quick release the rest of the pressure.

  8. Remove the chicken, and shred with two forks; return to the pot.

Recipe Notes

  • Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
  • Using dry beans may alter nutrition information slightly, since nutrition was calculated using the original recipe.
  • For frozen chicken thighs, I still use the same cook time. I just add 5 minutes of naturally pressure release (NPR), and then release quick release valve. The chicken was perfect!
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 584mg25%
Potassium 863mg25%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

See ALL of my Instant Pot recipes here.

ip-recipes-collage

Note: This recipe was originally published October 15, 2016. It was recently republished with new photos. Here is what it used to look like.

Instant pot white chicken chili is super easy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes. | APinchOfHealthy.com
Instant pot white chicken chili is super easy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes. | APinchOfHealthy.com
(Visited 317,656 times, 5 visits today)

Related posts:

  1. Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe (Stovetop)
  2. BEST Chili Recipe Ever! (classic beef chili)
  3. Taco Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Stovetop)
7150 shares
  • Share1518
  • Yummly

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Therese Durkee says

    October 27, 2021 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, I’ve made it prob 20 times! I use a little extra chicken and cumin and just 4 cups chicken stock.. I recently sent my son this recipe but he only had a crockpot.. do you think it would work say on the high setting for a couple of hours?!
    Thanks So much!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 1, 2021 at 7:56 am

      Hi Therese! Yes, although I have not tested it myself, I see no reason why this recipe wouldn’t work in a slow cooker. Just make sure the chicken gets cooked all the way through.👌🏻 Maybe 4 hours on high would be my guess.

      Reply
  2. Fabs says

    January 4, 2021 at 11:31 am

    Does the can chili verdes make it spicy? Is this a kid friendly recipe? Thank you

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:51 am

      Not to us…My kids are 5 and 8 and eat it without complaints. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Amy says

      January 2, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      I use diced green Chili’s in mine and it doesn’t make it spicy. Just watch I think the cans come in different heat levels. I’ve not made it in an instapot but this is my exact stovetop recipe and I can’t see that changing heat value. Making it in instapot for 1st time tonight.

      Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

I am a home cook, recipe developer, coffee drinker, wife and mom of two. My recipes are simple and tasty. I enjoy lots of fresh, healthy food, plus full treats without guilt. Thanks so much for stopping by! Read more here.

Reader Favorites

  • Tender Air Fryer Chicken Breast RecipeTender Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (crispy skin, fluffy middle)Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (crispy skin, fluffy middle)
  • Thai Chicken Lettuce WrapsThai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Footer

Recipes

closeup shot of baked chicken thighs on baking sheet

Baked Chicken Thighs

January 18, 2023

air fryer bratwurst on a plate with veggies

Air Fryer Bratwurst

January 15, 2023

Big bowl of Thai noodle salad

Thai Noodle Salad

January 10, 2023

Styled baked oatmeal in a white casserole dish

Baked Oatmeal

January 4, 2023

Life

All racially diverse hands on deck

I’ll Be Your Ally: A Pledge

June 7, 2020

hands making heart shape together

Silver Linings

April 2, 2020

Ideal weight and weight neutrality

Why I practice weight neutrality

January 30, 2020

Are you sensitive?

Sensitive is my superpower. Is it yours too?

December 17, 2019

Video

The best mineral makeup Savvy Minerals by Young Living

Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)

March 29, 2018

What I Bought at Sprouts (Grocery Haul)

March 14, 2018

What I Bought at Trader Joe’s (Grocery Haul)

March 9, 2018

My Entrepreneur Story

February 28, 2018

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work With Me

Theme by Once Coupled · Copyright© 2023 · Privacy