30 Minute Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
This 30 Minute Instant Pot White Chicken Chili has a savory and creamy broth that is loaded with shredded chicken and great northern beans.
We just took the boys on a trip to Kauai! Matt and I originally went to Kauai for our honeymoon (10 years ago!!) and now we were able to bring our boys back! And, let me tell you, those two trips were verrrrrry different.
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- How to Make Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
- 30 minute Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Ingredients
- Instant Pot White Chicken Chili: faq’s
- Tips for Involving Kids
On our childless Hawaii trip, I left feeling refreshed and rested. I’m leaving this Hawaii trip feeling like I need a nap?! If you have kids, you can understand my sentiment. When you travel with your kids, without your kids, you are on a vacation. When you travel with your kids, it’s a trip. There is a definite distinction!
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We had so much fun beach hopping, exploring the island, watching whales, swimming in the pool, chasing waves and eating shave ice. It was one of those trips where you do NOT want to head back home.
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You especially don’t want to head back home when you hear that the feel like temperature is -30. I mean, really?! We just left Kauai and spent our last day on the beach watching whales from the shore and soaking in the glorious 80 degrees of sunlight that was warming our far too pale skin.
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So, with a near 100 degree temperature swing, I decided I needed something to warm me up back in Minnesota – soup to the rescue. And not just any soup, White Chicken Chili.
I feel like chili is always a perfect hearty, mid-winter meal. It’s cozy, warm and filling – 3 perfect words for those short winter days. This White Chicken Chili is a lightened-up version that is made with Greek yogurt. It can be made in a matter of 30 minutes in your Instant Pot, so you can get it on the table quickly. I hope you enjoy (and stay warm friends)!!
How to make instant pot white chicken chili
One of the many things I love about the Instant Pot is that you can just throw in all of the ingredients and let the appliance do the hard work for you! Here’s how you make this delicious white chicken chili.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Add them to the pot. Add the green chilies.
- Add the chicken broth, cumin, oregano and chicken breasts.
- Put the lid on and select “high pressure” for 20 minutes.
- Release the pressure naturally for at least 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to shred and add it back to the Instant Pot.
30 minute Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- olive oil
- white onion
- garlic
- Great Northern Beans
- mild green chilies
- chicken broth
- cumin
- oregano
- plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
- shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
instant pot white chicken chili: faq’s
Can I use my crockpot?
You can, but you will need to make a couple of changes. In order to bring out the most flavor, you will need to sauté the onion and garlic prior to adding it to the crockpot.
In addition, you will want to wait to add the beans until about 30 minutes before serving. If you add them earlier than this, you will run the risk of them becoming mushy.
I don’t really like Great Northern Beans. Can I substitute another kind of bean?
Yes! Cannellini beans and Navy beans have a similar mild flavor and texture and would work great as substitutes.
Can I substitute sour cream for plain greek yogurt?
For sure – they have a very similar flavor profile. I just typically prefer to use greek yogurt because it has a higher protein content.
Tips for involving kids
- Let your kids pour all of the ingredients into the Instant Pot.
- Have your kids be in charge of pushing all the buttons on the Instant Pot – this is a coveted position in our house!
- There is always going to be a mess when you cook with your kids but, like my little guy Will (3 years old) says, “It’s okay Mom, chefs make messes and then they clean it up.” Have fun cooking with your kids!!
30 Minute Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans Great Northern Beans drained and rinsed
- 4 oz can mild green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese for serving
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Select “Sauté” on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 5 minutes. Let the Instant Pot heat for 2 minutes and sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 3 minutes.1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ white onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Pour the beans (drained and rinsed) and the green chilies (NOT drained) in the Instant Pot.2 cans Great Northern Beans, 4 oz can mild green chilies
- Add the chicken broth, cumin, oregano and chicken to the Instant Pot.2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, salt and pepper
- Put the lid on and turn the valve to the “sealing” position. Select “High Pressure” and set the timer for 20 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes and then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken to shred and put back into the Instant Pot.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and top with cheese.1 cup plain non-fat Greek Yogurt, 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
I make this recipe weekly, so healthy and flavorful!
I absolutely love hearing that – thank you so much for sharing!