Gluten Free White Chicken Chili

This gluten free white chicken chili is the perfect comforting meal and could not be easier to make. It is gluten free, dairy free and made with whole ingredients. This dinner is one our whole family loves and is on repeat once the temperature starts to drop. Slow cooker and stovetop instructions included.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• Incredibly easy. This gluten free white chicken chili couldn’t be easier.
• Minimal effort. All you need to do is dump the ingredients into an instant pot and let it do its thing.
• Versatile. It can be made in an instant pot, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker.
• Comforting. There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of chili and this is no exception.
• Hearty. This meal will warm you up and fill you up.
• Family favorite. This will quickly become a family favorite. It’s truly a recipe that everyone will love.
• Gluten Free, Dairy Free. It is naturally gluten free and dairy free, making it enjoyable for many different diets and lifestyles.
• Great meal prep. This gluten free white chicken chili is dare I say, even better day two. It makes the perfect meal prep.
• Perfect for feeding a crowd. This is best recipe for feeding a crowd.
• Packed with nutrients. It’s packed with protein, plenty of healthy carbohydrates from the sweet potato, and loaded with veggies.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Chicken Breasts. You need 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts for this gluten free white chicken chili. Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for added flavor. Precooked chicken or rotisserie chicken, about 3 cups shredded is a great time saver.
• Sweet Potatoes. Peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces. The sweet potatoes add so much flavor and they help make the soup thick, creamy, and hearty.
• Onion & Garlic. These aromatics add such great flavor in chili. Yellow, sweet or white onion all work.
• Poblano Pepper. Deseeded and chopped. The poblano pepper adds some great spice and flavor to the chili. If you prefer a milder taste you can leave this out. Diced green chiles can be used for an easier option.
• Chicken Broth. Adds tons of flavor. I like doing bone broth because it increases the protein content but regular chicken or vegetable broth works too.
• Coconut yogurt. Yogurt helps make things creamy while keeping it dairy free. Any non dairy yogurt works but if dairy isn’t an issue use plain greek yogurt.
• Cannellini Beans. Rinsed and drained. Great northern beans or kidney beans can be used in place of the cannelloni beans.
• Spices. You will use a good amount of cumin, chili powder, cayenne for a good chili flavor.
• Almond Flour. The almond flour helps to thicken the gluten free white chicken chili. This can be omitted.

How to Make this White Chicken Chili

Add ingredients to instant pot. Place the sweet potato, onion, poblano pepper, garlic, beans, broth, and seasonings to the instant pot.

Add the chicken. Place the chicken on last so that it is easier to remove and shred after cooking. Cover with lid and pressure cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow to naturally release.

Shred Chicken. After the 20 minutes and natural release is up, move the valve to venting and allow remaining pressure to release. Remove chicken and shred it. Throw it in a kitchen aid with a paddle attachment, pull it apart with tongs, or chop it up with a knife. Place the shredded chicken back in the instant pot.

Add the coconut yogurt & flour. After the chicken is back in the pot and the chili is fully combined, add in the yogurt. Stir until fully combined. Next, add in almond flour, this will thicken the white chicken chili. Add a little bit at a time. Stir until fully combined.

Serve. Serve the gluten free white chicken chili with fresh parsley and enjoy! I also love adding in some tortilla chips for a little crunch.

Alternative Cooking Methods

If you don’t have an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) don’t worry! This gluten-free white chicken chili can also be made stovetop or in a slow cooker. Instructions below.

Stovetop

1. Heat a large dutch oven or stockpot over a medium high heat. Add a little bit of oil followed by onion, garlic, seasonings plus salt and pepper. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, poblano pepper, sweet potato, beans, and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooking through to 165 degrees F, then remove the chicken breasts, shred with a fork, and add back to pot.
3. Add yogurt to pot and stir to combine. Next add almond flour and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy this stovetop gluten free white chicken chili!

Slow Cooker or Crock Pot

1. In a slow cooker, add diced onion, minced garlic, poblano pepper, white beans, sweet potato, chili seasonings, salt, pepper; stir then place un-cooked chicken breasts on top and cover with 3 cups chicken broth. 
2. Cook on low for about 4-5 hours, or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken has reached internal temperature of 165ºF. Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred; place shredded chicken back into slow cooker.
3. Add yogurt and almond flour, stir to combine. Serve and enjoy this slow cooker gluten free white chicken chili!

Expert Tips

• For extra tender, fall apart chicken allow the instant pot to natural release for 15 minutes before quick releasing. If you are in a rush you can quick release right away.
• I personally love using fresh poblano pepper but as a time saver you can use diced green chiles.
• For the best texture use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.
• Top with fresh herbs, like fresh cilantro, for even more vibrant flavor. Adding a splash of lime juice is also delicious.
• If you prefer a tomato base chili try this bison chili or this beef chili.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I make this on the stovetop? Yes! This gluten free white chicken chili recipe recipe can be made on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an instant pot.
• Can I add rotisserie chicken? Absolutely. Using rotisserie chicken is a great time saver. You want about 3 cups of shredded chicken.
• Does White Chicken Chili contain gluten? While some are thickened with flour and contain gluten, this is one is naturally gluten free.
• What is the best way to thicken it? Using almond flour to thicken it keeps things gluten free.
• What is the best way to serve it? Some things you can serve your chili with are fresh parsley or cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, diced red onion, sour cream or full fat yogurt (if not dairy free).
• What is the best way to store it? Wait for the chili to fully cool then store in an airtight container for 5 days. Freeze in a freezer safe container or storage bag and eat within 3 months.
• Does it freeze well? Yes, it can be frozen in large freezer bags and kept for up to 3 months.
• What is the best way to reheat gluten free white chicken chili? Reheat chili in a skillet or pot on the stovetop over a medium heat. Stir continuously so that it is warmed through. Microwaving is also an option.

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