Instant Pot Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili
I have this ongoing list of recipes that I want to make. Literally, I’ve designated an entire notebook just for these ideas. Can I tell you, some form of white chicken chili has been on there FOR.EV.ER.
Then I saw my friend Kristy make a white chicken chili on her Instagram stories and it was game over. I needed this Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili in my life, and I needed it now. As a busy home cook, this was the perfect meal to throw into the rotation.
The first time I made this recipe I did it in my slow cooker, as she originally created it. It was delicious. I planned ahead, I had the time and I made it for a good friend who was coming over for dinner. Divine is a drastic understatement for how delicious it was.
The second time I made this dish I tried it in the Instant Pot and I gotta say, I loved it even more! I love Instant Pot meals because they really save me so much time. It took 30 minutes from start to finish, and tasted like it had been cooking all freaking day. If you have any leftovers of my Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken you could whip this up even faster!
5 million of you guys asked for the recipe so guess what… It’s here, forever! For you!
It’s easy, delicious and I can’t wait to hear how much you love it too!
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Instant Pot Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
Description
An easy and delicious white chicken chili that can be made in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 (12 ounce) jar salsa verde
- 2 (14 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime
- diced avocado and/or tortilla chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
For the Instant Pot:
- Place everything up through the salt into the instant pot, seal, and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- Let natural release for 10 minutes then remove chicken, shred, and return to pot. Stir together and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve as is or with avocado and chips.
For the Slow Cooker:
- Place everything up through the salt into the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-4).
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to the slow cooker. Stir together and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve as is or with avocado and chips.
This is a regular in my household. I can be made gluten free for my celiac friends. 100 percent winner and a fav!
Yes! Such a great recipe for everyone!
This looks great and I am planning to make it this weekend! About how many pounds of chicken meat is the 3 breasts? Likie maybe 3 pounds?
It really depends on how big the breasts are, but the recipe is so flexible!
Excellent dinner for a crowd and so quick and easy!
Thanks for leaving a review, Tara!
Outstanding!!! My husband thought I just whipped it up on my ow, but I get fully credit to Laney. Great dinner on a cold, windy night.
Ah!! Thank you so much!
What could I substitute for the coconut milk to make this soup lower in fat?
You could try a lower fat coconut milk but it really does make a difference in the creaminess.
This is actually a great recipe to veganize! I make it on the stove (since there’s no chicken to cook) and do Daring “chicken” pieces or jackfruit instead and add some kind of veg like zucchini/mushrooms. Also great with cilantro on top 🙂
Great idea!
School, sports, and cooler weather means this recipe is back in rotation! *with lime tortilla chips on top, always!
Yes, yes and yes!!!
Came here at 5pm and this recipe came to the rescue!! It’s so simple and goooood.
Yes! The perfect last minute menu! We had it just last night!
This is a go to recipe in our household. It’s always tasty and leftovers are amazing!
Thanks so much Jesse!
I LOVE this recipe — I share it with all of my family and friends. It’s so simple to make and saves well as leftovers! I eat it all week long for lunch. Thank you Laney!
Thanks so much Julianne!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! So light but filling!
I’m so glad!
This recipe is now on repeat in my house. So yummy and sooooo easy to make! I always have the ingredients on hand and it’s always a hit. 10 out of 10!!
The best recipes are ones you can make on the fly!
Just want to say, thanks for this recipe. We’ve been making it for about 3 years now. And it’s just easy and delicious. It’s also my go-to take to new mom or sick friend recipe, and they always love it too. I almost always use my crockpot instead of instant pot, and we always top with tortilla chips, avocado, and Tajín seasoning. It’s just so good. Thanks 😁
Thank you so much, Brooke!
two comments. one, THIS WAS DELICIOUS!! and so easy. thank you! and two, where did you get that beautiful chambray striped tablecloth/teatowel/apron thing in the photos above? i am dying for it!
Thank you!! I have no idea it’s many many years old!
I’m not sure! I wonder if it’s because of the size? I have a larger size, I think 8 quart. It looks like the beans were the thing burning! It was still tasty 🙂
Why am I getting the burn notification? I can’t finish the pressure cycle without the burn alert 🙁
Ugh that’s frustrating. Some of the older models sometimes are more sensitive. Which model do you have?
Same here! I have the model Ultra 60 6 quart 😩
Easy and delicious! Used tortilla chips with lime as a topping! This will be on repeat this winter! ❤️
Love the lime chips on top!
This recipe is probably amazing… But I’ll never find out because it keeps setting of my burn notice.
I’m not interested in slow cooking, so I sauteed it instead. It’s still pretty dang good!
But doesn’t have the slow cooked taste.
Easy and delicious!!! Entire family enjoyed! Adding to dinner rotation!
Yay!!
How spicy is this dish?
It’s pretty mild
This recipe was so easy and absolutely delicious! Loved how creamy it is without any dairy. I will definitely make it again!
One of my faves too!
This soup has been a fall staple in our home for YEARS! Everyone loves it!
I’m so glad, thanks Danielle!
Can you share nutritional information?
I don’t share nutritional information on my site, sorry.
This dish is on repeat during the fall and winter. So easy and delicious!
I can’t wait to eat this all fall and winter too!
Hands down THE BEST! A hit every time u make it AND the best Halloween Night chili to make.
Perfect for Halloween!!
Family favorite! Anytime we have a get together, this is a crowd pleaser. It so east, consistently delicious and our family Halloween trick or treating tradition before the kids get sugar rushed!
Yes! The perfect Halloween pre-candy!