Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe (2024)

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Our Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is so creamy! It won first place at our neighborhood chili cook-off.

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This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is pretty famous in my neighborhood.

I took it to a neighborhood chili cook-off one year and it won first place!

If you love traditional chili, be sure to check out our Mom’s famous Instant Pot Chili recipe!

This chili is creamy and smooth and it makes the perfect comfort food for a cool day.

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Ingredients in Instant Pot White Chicken Chili:

  • chicken breasts
  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • olive oil
  • white beans
  • chicken broth
  • green chilies
  • salt
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • sour cream
  • whipping cream
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How to make Instant Pot White Chicken Chili:

  • Press the SAUTE button. Add olive oil to hot pot. Add in chicken, onion and garlic powder and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent and the chicken starts to brown (we aren’t fully cooking the chicken, just browning the edges).
  • Stir in beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Place the lid on the top of the Instant Pot. Move the valve to SEALING (not venting).
  • Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 7 minutes.
  • When the timer is finished, move the valve to VENTING and do a QUICK RELEASE with the pressure (you can also let this do a natural release for a few minutes if you want).
  • Remove the lid and stir the contents of the pot. Press CANCEL to turn the “KEEP WARM” feature off.
  • Stir in sour cream and whipping cream, mix well. Scoop into bowls and serve.

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Serves: 6

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe

4.34 from 9 votes

The creamiest chicken chili you will ever have! This is a family favorite.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Pressurize Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 30 ounces canned white beans rinsed and drained; Great Northern beans or Canellini beans work great
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces canned diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • 15 ounces canned corn optional, drained

Instructions

  • Press the SAUTE button. Add olive oil to hot pot. Add in chicken, onion and garlic powder and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent and the chicken starts to brown (we aren't fully cooking the chicken, just browning the edges).

  • Stir in beans, broth, chilies and seasonings (also add corn, if using). Place the lid on the top of the Instant Pot. Move the valve to SEALING (not venting).

  • Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 7 minutes.

  • When the timer is finished, move the valve to VENTING and do a QUICK RELEASE with the pressure (you can also let this do a natural release for a few minutes if you want).

  • Remove the lid and stir the contents of the pot. Press CANCEL to turn the "KEEP WARM" feature off.

  • Stir in sour cream and whipping cream, mix well. Scoop into bowls and serve.

Notes

You don’t have to use corn, but it does make this more hearty.

If you want a thicker chili, only add 1 cup of chicken broth instead of 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 476 kcal · Carbohydrates: 36 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 21 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 120 mg · Sodium: 829 mg · Potassium: 1308 mg · Fiber: 8 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 621 IU · Vitamin C: 12 mg · Calcium: 194 mg · Iron: 6 mg

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (or Pressure Cooker)

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

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  1. Jamie says:

    I am not sure what I did wrong. I followed att the step and it looked like soup at the end. It was not thick at all. Any suggestions

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  2. Amanda says:

    I had the exact same issue…very watery.

  3. Momma Cyd says:

    It's not as thick as a hearty beef chili, but if you want it thicker after adding in the whipping cream and sour cream, you could thicken it with a Tablespoon of flour or cornstarch blended well into about 1/3 cup of water. Then whisk into the hot soup and bring to a low boil and it will begin to thicken. The whipping cream is also a good thickener.

  4. Camille Beckstrand says:

    I am SO sorry! I came to double check the recipe and noticed that there was an error on the chicken broth. It should have been 2 cups instead of 3, which explains why it was so watery. I am SO sorry about the typo - it's now fixed and should turn out great! Thanks for letting us know!

  5. Camille Beckstrand says:

    I am SO sorry! I came to double check the recipe and noticed that there was an error on the chicken broth. It should have been 2 cups instead of 3, which explains why it was so watery. I am SO sorry about the typo - it's now fixed and should turn out great! Thanks for letting us know!

  6. Sue from Carlisle says:

    This has an awesome taste but it’s a soup, definitely NOT a chili! I used 1.5 cups of stock and yikes! Soup!

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  7. Michelle Page says:

    This was delicious!!

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  8. Heidi says:

    So I see in the directions that I need to add garlic and onion powder… but in the recipe measurements I only see garlic powder. So how much onion powder do I use??

  9. Kim Francis says:

    Not sure why it matters what it’s called… the flavor was delicious and my family loved it! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Angie says:

    I made this and added the can of corn like she showed on Instagram and it was SO good. Even my picky 5 year old had seconds!

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  11. Melissa Guipe says:

    How do I keep things from sticking to my inner pot of Insta Pot?

  12. Momma Cyd says:

    Coating the inside of your Instant Pot with oil, warming the oil prior to adding it to the pot or adding sauce to the pot prior to the protein or carbs will prevent food sticking to the inside of your Instant Pot.

  13. Michele says:

    Can I pre make and freeze?

  14. Momma Cyd says:

    It should freeze well.

  15. Rae says:

    I wouldn't add the sour cream or heavy cream if you're going to freeze it. It doesn't reheat well with dairy

  16. Lisa says:

    Looks delicious! Do I need to add more time if I'm using frozen chicken?

  17. Heather B. says:

    I made this tonight and it turned out perfect!! I added a little more cumin and fresh cilantro, SO much flavor! I also switched the canned corn for frozen white corn. I’m glad I read the reviews so I knew what to expect from other fabulous cooks. Thank you for the recipe!!!

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  18. Momma Cyd says:

    No, it's the same cooking time. It just takes a little longer to come to pressure. Cooking time stays the same.

  19. Roberta Mayberry says:

    It was a good base recipe. I added fresh spinach, some chicken base and home made noodles. It was so, so good! The noodles added the thickness it needed. 🧡

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  20. Braedi G says:

    Loved this recipe! I am making a few meals to keep in my freezer for when my baby is born and I was wondering how do I convert this to a freezer meal and then the instructions to reheat it when the time comes?

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  21. Momma Cyd says:

    First off - CONGRATS on your baby! That is so exciting. This could easily be made into a freezer meal. Just skip the part about browning the chicken breast-it's not really necessary. Prep all of the ingredients for this soup and place in a freezer bag (Hold off on the Sour Cream and Whipping Cream). Freeze until you're ready to cook it for a fast meal. All you have to do is pop the frozen ingredients into your Instant Pot and turn it on. Using a pressure cooker to make this warming pot of chili results in extra-tender chicken that's easy to shred. Then follow the recipe as directed. Cook time is the same. Add in the sour cream and whipping cream at the end before scooping into bowls.

  22. Jeanette Eleff says:

    I added some frozen spinach and frozen corn. It is delicious.

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  23. Diane says:

    Great recipe, it was a big hit! If dairy free, have you ever tried using coconut milk in place of the dairy?

  24. Susan Clendening says:

    Can I make this with chicken breast already cooked from a rotisserie chicken?

  25. Momma Cyd says:

    You would probably want to use this recipe if your chicken is already cooked. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/creamy-chicken-chili/

  26. Cissy says:

    Can you use fresh great northern beans, if so what would be the Cook time?

  27. Kellee says:

    Can I do this in a crockpot instead of an instant pot?

  28. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, you can convert it to the Slow Cooker, or here is a similar recipe - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/skinny-white-bean-chili-2/

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my white chicken chili watery? ›

Adding too much stock, broth, or water.

If your chili looks watery, you may have poured in more than required. Next time, add just a little at a time and increase the liquid as necessary.

How can I make my white chicken chili less spicy? ›

Add a generous dollop of sour cream, creme fraiche, or yogurt to scorching hot chili or stews, or even a touch of milk or cream. For best results, though, go with full-fat dairy. For tomato sauces and stews that don't want dairy, try shredding some cheese on top. Photo by Meredith.

How do you thicken white chicken chili without cornstarch? ›

Cornmeal: Add a tablespoon of cornmeal or masa harina while stirring continuously. Mashed Beans: Mash a portion of the beans and stir them into the chili to thicken it. Crushed Tortilla Chips: Crushed tortilla chips can also be added as a thickening agent.

Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

What can I add to white chicken chili to thicken it? ›

From the Editor
  1. Use a cornstarch slurry: Mix together equal parts cornstarch and cold water, then stir it into the chili.
  2. Simmer the chili longer: The longer you simmer the chili, the thicker it will be. ...
  3. Add more beans: Mash another can of cannellini beans with a potato masher, then stir it into the chili.
Oct 19, 2023

What can I use to thicken up white chicken chili? ›

The good news is there are lots of easy ways to thicken up your chili with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry— flour, cornmeal, pureed beans, cornstarch, or even crushed tortilla chips will help do the job, along with some good old extra simmering time.

Should I put honey in my chili? ›

The sweet taste offsets some of the spice. I was reluctant to make this because I thought the combination of cinnamon and honey would be bad but it was outstanding. My family has asked me to make this again but to turn up the heat. Excellent chili recipe.

Does tomato paste make chili thicker? ›

Tomato paste. This is probably the easiest and maybe most common addition to add thickness to a chili recipe. Tomato paste is super thick and not only adds texture but adds a richer and deeper flavor to chili.

What liquid to add to chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

Is it better to use cornstarch or flour to thicken chili? ›

Adding flour directly into the chili will create lumps. Instead, make a slurry by mixing one tablespoon of cold water with one tablespoon of cornstarch. If you're using all-purpose flour, double the amount of water. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, evenly distributing it throughout the chili.

What adds depth of flavor to chili? ›

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

Do you put the lid on chili to thicken it? ›

Cook Your Chili Uncovered

If you want to keep things simple, take the lid off the pot. Simmer chili uncovered for 20-30 minutes to help reduce the liquid and encourage the mixture to thicken up.

How do you add volume to chili? ›

Add beans or veggies.

Thick-cut root veggies will release their natural starches as they cook and help thicken the pot. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, and a regular potato all work. Adding more beans helps too. Thick, refried beans can do wonders for a thin chili.

How do you fix chili that is too watery? ›

Make a cornstarch slurry: Mix together 1 tablespoon each of cornstarch and cold water, stirring well to remove any lumps. Then, stir the slurry into your chili and let it simmer for another 10 minutes to fully thicken.

How do you fix too watery chili? ›

Add Cornstarch

One of the quickest options is mixing a cornstarch slurry of a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stirring it into the hot chili.

How do you thicken watery chicken? ›

Powders and flours. Cornstarch, arrowroot, common wheat flour, and the flours or powders made from potato, tapioca, chickpea — to name but a few — long have been used to thicken cooking liquids. (Gelatins and gums also can play a similar role.)

Why is my chicken always watery? ›

Your pan is probably too small

According to AUT culinary arts senior lecturer Alan Brown, watery chicken usually indicates that the pan is too small for the amount of meat being cooked (via Stuff).

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