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Bowl of White Chicken Chili garnished with sliced jalapeños and cilantro leaves.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
This healthy white chili is protein and vegetable packed and simmered in a creamy, savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Instant Pot Pressurize and Steam Release Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8 quart Instant Pot
  • 1 Large wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • forks or a knife
  • 1 colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 medium onion small diced
  • ½ poblano pepper small diced
  • 2-3 pinches salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano crushed in fingers to release oils
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 15oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15oz can great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15oz can corn drained
  • 1 4oz can mild green chiles
  • 1 15oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2½ cups chicken stock or broth enough to cover
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts whole
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Select the Instant Pot SAUTE function and add neutral oil.
  • When Instant Pot reads HOT add diced onions, poblano peppers and 2-3 pinches of salt. Sauté stirring often until tender and onions are starting to become translucent about 5-6 minutes.
    Cooked onions and poblano peppers in an Instant Pot.
  • Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, coriander, chili powder, oregano, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently to toast spices until fragrant about 30 seconds.
    Onions and poblano peppers with spices in an Instant Pot.
  • Turn off the SAUTE function. Add in pinto beans, great northern beans, corn, green chiles, diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Nestle in whole chicken breasts.
    Uncooked white chicken chili in an Instant Pot.
  • Close the Instant Pot making sure to seal the pressure valve. Cook on HIGH pressure 14 minutes. Allow steam to naturally release at least 14 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 1062mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 5mg
Keyword coconut milk, fall recipes, healthy, Instant-pot, slow cooker, winter recipes
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