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14 December, 2018 by Ruthy Kirwan

White Chicken Chili in the Instant Pot

Made in just 60 minutes in the Instant Pot! Made with frozen chicken thighs, dried beans, green peppers, jalapenos, and chili seasoning.

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Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.
Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.
Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.
Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.
Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.

This Instant Pot white chicken chili recipe is the one I tell people about when I tell them they need to get an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.

I tell them about this recipe because it’s pretty much incredible; you throw frozen chicken breasts, dried beans, liquid and seasonings into the Instant Pot, push one button, and 40 minutes later you sit down to CHILI.

Chili!

Just like chili that has been simmering away all day in a crock pot chili.

Just like chili that usually takes a few hours and advanced prep to make.

Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.

This is an Instant Pot White Chicken Chili where you don’t even have to have planned for it ahead of time. 

You can just be like, “oh, I want chili” and you reach into your freezer and pantry and you make chili in the same amount of time it takes to watch 2/3rds of the Gilmore Girls


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Well, ok, maybe a full episode of the Gilmore Girls; don’t forget to allow time to let the IP come to pressure and then a natural release.

Then you can eat that chili while watching another episode of the Gilmore Girls.

(Ask me how I know the timing on this.)

This is the wonder of the Instant Pot, my friends. And this is the recipe that has saved my weeknight butt more times than I can count.

Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.

Can you make this chili with canned beans and thawed chicken?

Yep- just halve the time from 40 minutes to 20.

Can you make it with frozen chicken and canned beans?

Sure; that’s 20 minutes of pressure as well.

Can you make it exactly like the recipe says?

Obvi.

Can this chili save my life?

Honestly, it might. I wouldn’t be surprised.

Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.

White Chicken Chili in the Instant Pot

Ruthy Kirwan
Instant Pot white chicken chili, made in just 60 minutes with frozen chicken, dried beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, and seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Dinner, Soup
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large jalapeno
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cup dried white beans
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs skinless chicken thigh

Instructions
 

Prep Ahead:

  • Prepare the vegetables according to the instructions in Steps 1-4. Transfer vegetables to a resealable bag or container.
  • Add to the vegetable bag the chicken broth, spices, beans, and chicken.
  • (If using broth base, like bouillon cubes, add without the water, and write a quick label on the front of the bag or container about how much water to add at the time of cooking. This saves space during storage, and helps the meal thaw faster!)
  • Prepared ingredients will store in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Prepare From Prepped:

  • Thaw ingredients as necessary.
  • Add the thawed ingredients to the Instant Pot and secure the lid.
  • Cook on “Beans and Chili”, or on High Pressure for 40 minutes, with a natural release.
  • Remove the chicken and shred, then add back to the pot.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings.

Make From Fresh:

  • Slice open the bell pepper and remove the ribs and seeds. Chop the bell pepper into small dice.
  • Peel and dice the onion.
  • Peel and mince the garlic.
  • Cut away the stem of the jalapeno, then slice it open and scrape away the seeds. Mince finely.
  • Add the vegetables to the Instant Pot.
  • Add the spices to the Instant Pot, including the salt and pepper, and stir to combine until the vegetables are coated.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, then add the chicken breasts and beans.
  • Secure the lid and make sure the steam release valve is set to “seal”.
  • Press the “Beans and Chili” button, or High Pressure for 40 minutes, then allow for a natural release.
  • When the chili is done, open the open and stir to combine. Remove the chicken and shred, then place back in the pot.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can use cannellini or Great Northern beans in this recipe. There’s no need to soak the beans beforehand. You may also substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast; the former won’t shred as easily but it will add a bit more flavor to the dish.
Make sure you wear a pair of rubber gloves while handling the jalapeno; the spicy oils can stay on your hands for a long time and cause irritation.
Allowing for the pot to come to pressure and then down from pressure, this recipe takes about an hour to make; although there’s maybe 10 minutes of active time.
I love serving this chili with a generous amount of Greek yogurt (in lieu of sour cream), shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
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Category: Chicken, Dinner, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Soups and Stews, StovetopCooking Type: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, StovetopMain Ingredient: ChickenMeal Type: Dinner

About Ruthy Kirwan

Ruthy Kirwan is a recipe tester and developer living in NYC with her two small kids and hard-working husband. She created Percolate Kitchen in 2016 to help busy people get their act together in the kitchen. Learn more at percolatekitchen.com/about

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  1. Ruthy Kirwan

    10 January, 2023 at 9:10 am

    Hi Regina- a natural release can take anywhere from 10-25 minutes, depending on a couple of different factors; how long the item was cooking for and how much steam built up, or how much food is in the pot- it just depends.
    For this recipe, if I remember correctly, a natural release in a 6 cup Instant Pot (standard size) would take roughly 15ish minutes, and I might speed that up at the end by pressing on the floater button to release the steam faster.

  2. Regina

    9 January, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    I’m just wondering since I’ve never done a natural release, how long does that usually take. Smells amazing already

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