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    Published: Jan 25, 2023 · Updated: Feb 2, 2023

    Whole30 Instant Pot Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili

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    Coming in HOT with this cold weather ready Whole30 Instant Pot Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili. Yes, the title is a mouthful... but so is this easy chili recipe! It's a warming bowl of tender chicken breasts, bone broth, poblano peppers, jalapeno slices, salsa verde, and of course buffalo sauce! Perfect for game day, busy weeknights, and especially on chilly cold winter nights.

    A warming bowl of white chicken chili topped with avocado chunks, sour cream, jalapeno slices, and cilantro leaves. A hand is seen squeezing a lime into the bowl.

    Easy Buffalo White Chicken Chili

    This simple Whole30 buffalo chicken chili WITHOUT white beans is an absolute MUST during these cold months! It's a great way to break up the more traditional beef chili recipes AND it simultaneously can semi-qualify under the category of "Taco Tuesday" adjacent. It's got southwest vibes with the buffalo sauce, jalapeño slices, plus with a handful of chips (plantain if you're doing a Whole30). Toppings are a MUST too for this white chicken chili recipe. Extra jalapenos, fresh cilantro, a fresh squeeze of lime juice, and some of your favorite dairy free sour cream. (I personally love Kite Hill brand!).

    Best part about this healthy white chicken chili is that it is DONE in less than 30 minutes! Read on to learn all the deets on this chili, or use the "Jump to Recipe" button and get cookin' ASAP!

    What You Will Need

    Note: Full Ingredient List and measurements are provided in the Recipe Card below.

    • boneless chicken breasts - you could also use 5-6 bone-in chicken thighs (just remember to discard the bones!) OR even easier would be to use a rotisserie chicken and cut down the cooking time down to 5 minutes in the Instant Pot! We get our chicken from Butcher Box! (Click here and try it for $30 off!)
    • peppers - we got 3 different kinds of peppers in this baby! Poblanos, green bell peppers, and jalapenos!
    • chicken stock - or chicken bone broth (which would provide better health benefits - like collagen!)
    • coconut cream - or canned coconut milk
    • salsa verde
    • garlic cloves
    • nutritional yeast
    • yellow onion
    • buffalo sauce
    • TOPPINGS!

    How To Make This Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

    This recipe is designed to be made in your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. This super easy method allows you to simply dump all of the ingredients into the pot, set the timer, and have chili on the table in less than thirty!

    As I mentioned above, simply add all the ingredients (in the Recipe Card) minus the coconut milk. Ensure the valve is set on the SEALED position, then set the timer until it read 20 minutes on MANUAL setting.

    Allow it to natural release until it reads 10:00 minutes. Safely release the steam.

    Next is to shred the chicken. You can either take the chicken out and shred with two forks in another bowl OR my new personal favorite life hack is to add the chicken to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. It's AMAZING how finely it shreds the chicken!

    Add the chicken back to the chili, stir in the coconut milk, and serve. Don't forget to add in your favorite toppings!

    There are many ways to doll up this chili! Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves, avocado chunks, dollop of sour cream, green onions, crumbled tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime juice.

    A warming bowl of white chicken chili topped with avocado chunks, sour cream, jalapeno slices, and cilantro leaves.

    Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Chili FAQs

    How can I thicken the chili?

    To keep this Whole30, there are 2 ways to thicken this chili. One is to make a slurry with equal parts water and coconut (or almond) flour. OR you can always add more veggies!

    Can I freeze this chili?

    YES. In fact before we left for our Antigua trip recently I had made a big batch to have upon our return and I was thanking past me for having a home cooked meal ready and not having to resort to take out! Keeps in the freezer in a freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 6 weeks.

    How long is white chicken chili good for?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Other Cozy Recipes You Might Like

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    A warming bowl of white chicken chili topped with avocado chunks, sour cream, jalapeno slices, and cilantro leaves. A hand is seen squeezing a lime into the bowl.

    Whole30 Instant Pot Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili


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    • Author: Amanda
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    Description

    Coming in HOT with this cold weather ready Whole30 Instant Pot Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili. Yes, the title is a mouthful... but so is this easy chili recipe! It's a warming bowl of tender chicken breasts, bone broth, poblano peppers, jalapeno slices, salsa verde, and of course buffalo sauce! Perfect for game day, busy weeknights, and especially on chilly cold winter nights.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tbs avocado oil
    • 1 small yellow onion, diced
    • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 3 tbs nutritional yeast
    • 3 cups of chicken stock
    • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
    • ⅓ cup salsa verde
    • 1 cup of coconut milk (full fat, canned)
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 3 stalks of celery, diced
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 poblano pepper, diced
    • 1 jalapeno, sliced and de-seeded
    • 2 chicken breasts

    TOPPING OPTIONS:

    • Green onions
    • Handful of plantain chips
    • Sour Cream
    • Jalapeno slices

    Instructions

    1. Prep and chop all of the veggies.
    2. Add and stir in all ingredients (minus the coconut milk) into the Instant Pot. Place the lid and turn the valve to the SEALED position. Set the timer for 20 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes.
    3. Safely remove lid and shred the chicken. Put shredded chicken back into the pot.
    4. Stir in the coconut milk.
    5. Serve and garnish with your favorite toppings!
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Instant Pot

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