This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is easy to make and so delicious! Comfort food made way easier thanks to the Instant Pot. It's paleo, gluten free, dairy free, and low fodmap.
Instant Pot time saver
White Chicken Chili is an all time favorite, and using the time saver of the Instant Pot is so handy for this recipe. The meal is ready in under 20 minutes and the flavors are developed as if the soups been cooking for hours.
One neat part of the recipe is that everything gets blended a little with an immersion blender which makes the soup thick and creamy without adding any milk or thickeners.
Low FODMAP option
I have a low fodmap option in the notes if you need to follow that diet. Read the notes section for more details how I did that. I switched out the onion for green onion, used garlic oil instead of fresh garlic.
Using 2-3 pounds of chicken makes this a really hearty soup, especially paired with the potatoes. It's great as leftovers and reheats well.
You have to try this white chicken chili this fall or winter. It's the perfect cozy meal. Here are some more soups to make:
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Paleo Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup
- Ham and Potato Soup
- Black Bean Soup
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion, diced*
- 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced*
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (I used chipotle chili powder)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Press the saute button on your Instant Pot and drizzle in the oil. Add in the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button, add in the chicken, potatoes, garlic, broth, pepper, salt, chili powder, and cumin and stir. Secure the lid. Close the pressure valve, press the Pressure Cook/Manual button and use the +/- button to adjust the time to 12 minutes.
- Allow the cooking cycle to complete and then quick release the pressure valve and remove the lid once the pin has dropped. Use an immersion blender to briefly blend a couple areas of the bowl so that some of the mixture is pureed, but the rest remain chunky. Do this until your desired texture is reached.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Amanda says
Thank you! Could you sub white basmati rice instead of cauliflower rice and just add a cup of water?
Jessica DeMay says
Yes, I think that will work great. Hope you enjoy, Amanda!
Sarah says
Hi, I'm sorry I always get confused when ingredients are in ounces... do you mean 10 ounces of cauliflower in volume or in weight?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Sarah- weight, like a 10 oz bag. Hope that helps!
Amanda says
Do you have a low FODMAP chili powder that doesn’t contain onion or garlic?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Amanda- I just used chipotle powder since I know that doesn't have onion or garlic.
Jessica says
Have you found a paleo low fodmap broth? It's hard to find an onion & garlic free pre made paleo broth.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jessica- I have not. I made my own for this which isn't the most convenient, but the only option. You could use water it just won't be as flavorful. It is easy if you have an Instant Pot. I just cooked a whole chicken in 25 minutes, stripped the meat, put the bones back in with carrots and green onion, filled it with water and cooked it for an hour. Hope that helps!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jessica- just wanted to let you know about a new product I discovered. Bone broth powder with no onion or garlic! It's made with organic free range chicken bones and that's it. HERE is the link to buy it and you can use the code "JAY10" for 10% off. I just tried it and love it.
Alex says
Have you found a FODMAP friendly broth? I’d love to make this but any store bought broth has onions/garlic!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Alex- I have not. I made my own for this which isn't the most convenient, but the only option. You could use water it just won't be as flavorful. It is easy if you have an Instant Pot. I just cooked a whole chicken in 25 minutes, stripped the meat, put the bones back in with carrots and green onion, filled it with water and cooked it for an hour. Hope that helps!
Alex says
Super helpful! I do have an instant pot, so I may need to make my own and freeze it for future use. Do you have a recipe for chicken or veggie broth anywhere?
Waunda says
Hi - don’t potatoes (except sweet potatoes) go against paleo guidelines? I normally would use sweet potatoes, but I don’t think they’d work well with this chili.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Waunda- potatoes are paleo. You could use a white sweet potato if you want.
Waunda says
I finally made this tonight - even used the potatoes. SO GOOD! I added a jalapeño and a diced bell pepper. And I used a combination of spicy pork and chicken bone broths. I also loved that the seasonings were on the lighter side. I didn’t purée because I love the texture of chunky soups. Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Waunda! Thanks for trying it and for the great feedback! I'm so glad you liked it!
Donna says
Made this as is and my 4 year old (very picky) daughter loved it! I was so thrilled to have a whold30 meal I could share with the family!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Donna! So glad it was enjoyed!
Kahla says
Did you increase the time for more chicken?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kahla- nope, I kept it the same. Hope you love it!
Christine says
Hi! I am subbing instant white rice for the cauli rice: is the rice cooked or raw? Thx so much!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Christine- I don't know for sure, but if it's instant then it can probably be added raw. Maybe add another cup of water since it will be absorbing it and cauliflower rice doesn't do that. I hope that helps and I hope you try it.
Peggy Finn says
Do you have SIBO?
Aren’t potatoes a Nono for Sibo.?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Peggy- no, my husband has IBS so potatoes are fine. Feel free to leave out the 2 small potatoes if you want, or sub them for something you can have.