Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili brings together tender chicken, white beans, green chilies, and warm spices in a creamy broth. Quick to cook, full of flavor, and ideal for cold nights or meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Instant Pot for pressure cooking
Tongs for removing and shredding chicken
Ladle for serving the soup
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed 1 can diced green chilies mild or hot 3 cups chicken broth low sodium ⅓ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt lime juice for serving fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat olive oil and cook onions for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Stir well until spices coat the onions.
Place chicken, beans, green chilies, and chicken broth in the pot. Stir to combine.
Lock the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 12 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
Remove chicken and shred. Return it to the pot and stir in sour cream. Adjust salt or thickness if needed.
Serve hot, topped with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
For extra creaminess, mash some of the beans before pressure cooking.
Stir in corn or chopped spinach at the end for added texture.
Keyword creamy chicken chili, instant pot chili, white chicken chili