
There are many different variations around the web you will stumble across. Some will use sour cream in place of cream cheese while others will omit the use of any creamy product altogether.
I personally think it’s a game changer as it thickens up the soup quite a bit and makes it so much heartier and comforting! 😉
This was my first time cooking with white beans, and I fell in love with them. They seem to be a bit nuttier and more earthy than other beans I’ve used in chili recipes like kidney beans.

INSTANT POT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI (DAIRY FREE!)
Published: Dec 5, 2020 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Monica Stevens Le · 6 Comments629SHARES
This Instant Pot white chicken chili is going to make you forget all about red-colored chili you’ve been making on repeat. It’s made with white beans, juicy chicken thighs, hatch green chiles, and corn. The recipe is warm, comforting, and delicious. It is also easy to make, healthy, gluten free and dairy free.
If you don’t own an Instant Pot, I’ve provided stovetop instructions for you as well!

Sponsored by Nature’s Own Perfectly CraftedSometimes fancy only takes 20 minutes.You’ll be famous for this fancy and fast breakfast hit. Our perfectly crafted line brings bakery style bread back to the bread aisle—and your kitchen.SEE MORE

null
Quick, Easy & Creamy White Chicken Chili
This incredibly delicious white chicken chili has very quickly become a crowd favorite at our house.
MY LATEST VIDEOS
https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.487.0_en.html#goog_1267367900null0 seconds of 15 seconds
Sophie absolutely demolished a bowl while barely allowing herself to breathe in between spoonfuls. The same can be said about Tim actually.
I always get annoyed with him because he pretty much adds hot sauce to every single dish I make, but I noticed he ate this without any accompaniments, and that made me very happy.null
It’s incredibly flavorful, and I give homage to the blend of spices, green chiles, and delicious broth for doing the trick.
I have provided instructions for you to either:
- Use pre-shredded / Rotisserie chicken
- Make Instant Pot shredded chicken thighs (my own recipe!)
How Do You Thicken Up White Chicken Chili?
The secret (not so secret) ingredient to thickening up most white chicken chilis is cream cheese!
What’s pretty incredible is that I found success in using a dairy free cream cheese.
I used Kite Hill dairy free cream cheese, but feel free to use regular cream cheese if you are able to consume dairy.null
A few other recipes from around the web for dairy free white chicken chili that omit cream cheese altogether include:
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
What Do You Mix With White Chicken Chili?
This particular chili recipe is mixed with: white beans, green chiles, shredded chicken, broth, lime, various spices, corn, onions, and dairy free cream cheese.null
There are many different variations around the web you will stumble across. Some will use sour cream in place of cream cheese while others will omit the use of any creamy product altogether.
I personally think it’s a game changer as it thickens up the soup quite a bit and makes it so much heartier and comforting! 😉
This was my first time cooking with white beans, and I fell in love with them. They seem to be a bit nuttier and more earthy than other beans I’ve used in chili recipes like kidney beans.null

How To Make Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Select the “Sauté” setting on your pressure cooker, and let it heat up for about 2 minutes. Pour in the oil and let that heat up for 1 minute.
Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are soft. Next, add in garlic and cook for another minute, stirring often. Add green chiles and spices. Cook for 1 more minute.


