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Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili

October 30, 2018 by Life is but a Dish 53 Comments

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a bowl of coconut lime white chicken chili garnished with a lime

Coconut Lime White Chicken ChiliI 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 bean chili has been on there FOR.EV.ER.

Then a few months ago I saw my friend Kristy make this on her Instagram stories and game over. I needed this Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili in my life, and I needed it now.

Coconut Lime White Chicken ChiliThe 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. Devine is a drastic understatement for how delicious it was.

Coconut Lime White Chicken ChiliThe second time I made this dish I tried it in the Instant Pot and I gotta say, I loved it even more! It took 30 minutes from start to finish, and tasted like it had been cooking all freaking day.

Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili

5 million of you guys asked for the recipe so guess what… It’s here, forever! For you!

Coconut Lime White Chicken ChiliIt’s easy, delicious and I can’t wait to hear how much you love it too!

Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili

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Coconut Lime White Chicken Chili

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An easy and delicious white chicken chili that can be made in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot.


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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:

  1. Place everything up through the salt into the instant pot, seal, and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  2. 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:

  1. Place everything up through the salt into the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-4).
  2. 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.

Notes

*Recipe inspired by Kristy Denney

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Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Instant Pot & Slow Cooker, Quick & Easy, Soups & Stews

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  1. Annie Banannie

    November 1, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Made this for our annual Halloween dinner and movie in the driveway while the kids ToT. AMAZING and so stinking easy!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Life is but a Dish

      November 2, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      I’m so glad!!!

  2. Karen M

    November 5, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    I purchased an Instant Pot last week and tried it and this recipe for the first time tonight. Oh. My. Goodness. What an easy and delicious recipe! My whole family had seconds, including my daughter who doesn’t usually eat beans and chili! I did omit the green chilies since the salsa verde I bought was “medium”, the perfect kick for our liking. We’ll definitely be adding this to our regular menu rotation.

    ★★★★★

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    • Life is but a Dish

      November 6, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  3. Ellen

    November 6, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    My cousin recommended this to me after making it last week. We just made it tonight and I agree it’s super easy. And so flavorful!! Does this or any of your recipes have calorie counts?

    Thank you

    ★★★★

    Reply
  4. Mindi

    November 7, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Can I use frozen chicken breast? If so, how long do I cook it on high pressure?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 7, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Yes! Same time!

  5. Danora

    November 8, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    What size Instant Pot do you use?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 10, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      I have the 6Q

  6. Gillian

    November 14, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    this is an amazing recipe! So delicious and simple! Perfect weeknight meal!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 18, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Yay!!

  7. Amanda

    November 30, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    I purchased an instant pot when you told us Target had them on sale. Super intimidated to use it but this is the easiest recipe to cook in an instant pot and it is so delicious!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      December 3, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      This is a great one to start with!

  8. SueAnne Robinson

    June 3, 2019 at 10:12 am

    I LOVE this recipe as is but the guys in my house don’t like beans. Should I just double the chicken? Any thoughts on how to solve the problem without kicking them out? Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      June 5, 2019 at 11:40 am

      Yes totally!!

  9. Melissa

    September 29, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    If I used chicken thighs, how would the time adjust? Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Leida

    October 6, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    Any brand of salsa verde you like? Would Trader Joe’s work?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      October 7, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      Thats the one I use!

  11. Tanya

    October 15, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    So delicious! I added a little bit of feta when finishing the last bowl and it was bomb.com. Thanks for the great recipes. Love watching you dance on insta 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sherry

    October 23, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    If you’re thinking about making this soup, DO IT. If you think it sounds weird, or you don’t like coconut, MAKE IT. It is seriously the BEST. And it doesn’t taste like coconut. It’s a slam dunk for my husband and kids every time I make it! Thank you Laney!!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. Laura

    November 17, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    Can you freeze this?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 18, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      Yes!

  14. Kelly

    November 22, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    This turned out a bit spicy for our taste so I diluted with 2 cups chicken broth (perfect), and I also added about 2 c. pureed butternut squash, couldn’t taste a big difference but hidden extra veggies (win).

    ★★★★

    Reply
  15. Dori

    December 1, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Made this for my husband and some friends, and everyone LOVED it and wanted the recipe! This is by far one of my favorite chili recipes ever. I ended up using four small organic chicken breasts and it turned out great. Makes perfect leftovers, too! Thank you, Laney!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      December 5, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      I’m so happy!!!

  16. Jess

    December 9, 2019 at 6:16 am

    What cooking setting should you use on the IP if you want to make it in the morning for dinner later?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      December 19, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Do you have the delay function?

  17. Heather Allen

    December 15, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    I tried to make this once in my instant pot and I got a Burn message. I’ve always just made since in my slow cooker. Any recommendations to not get the burn message?

    I love this recipe SO much!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      December 19, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      Hmmm, I’ve never experienced that!

    • Nicole Z

      February 2, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Same thing just happened to me.

  18. Nicole

    December 17, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    Could you double this in the same size instant pot?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      December 19, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      Yes!

  19. Anice Richter

    December 26, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Such a fantastic recipe!! I have been thinking about making this soup for a while, but haven’t. Wish I had made it sooner. If you are thinking about it do it! This is going to be a staple in our house.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Brandi

    January 17, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Made this today for the first time and it was a HUGE hit with my 5&7 yo boys! Will def be adding to our rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Maribel

    March 8, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Is there another ingredient you’d recommend in place of corn for this recipe? Our family does not like corn.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      March 23, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      You can leave it out!

  22. Brianna

    March 20, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    I made this for dinner for my family and it was a hit all around! We loved it! And I can’t stop eating it!

    Reply
  23. Maria Kensey

    March 23, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Could I leave out chicken if we are doing plant based? If so, do you know how I would adjust cooking time?
    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      March 23, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      You could but prob wouldn’t need to do it in the instant pot then

  24. Shaunda

    April 4, 2020 at 9:10 am

    This soup is so easy and so amazing!!! My dad just went on and on about it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  25. Kathleene

    April 8, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    Used this recipe and cooked it in the instant pot. SO EASY, AND SO yummy – and even better after the flavors marry a bit. Have made this for work and is so delicious on day 2 and even 3! My husband has asked to include this in our regular rotation – not about that at all 🙂 Thank you for the great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  26. Chloe

    May 7, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    I made this recipe on repeat last fall/winter. It is simply so delicious… all of the flavors are wonderful. It is so comforting on a cold night. I add Monterey Jack to the top and also sour cream and the sour cream adds in even another level of creaminess. I love to dip grain free tortilla chips in the soup and get a scoop of all the chicken and corn and sour cream. SO GOOD!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Allison R

    June 12, 2020 at 10:29 am

    This was my first LIBAD recipe I ever made and it’s still my go to! It’s become a total comfort food and it’s totally worth a try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      June 19, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      One of my faves as well!

  28. Ashley

    October 15, 2020 at 9:33 am

    This recipe is soooo delicious — perfect flavor combinations –and is beyond easy to make! This is one of my go-to weeknight dinners! Thanks, Laney!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  29. Alana

    October 25, 2020 at 10:37 am

    OMG I love this so much. It’s my go-to. But I often get the food burn warning. Any suggestions? I’m kind of new to the instant pot.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 2, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Oh hmmm. Maybe try adding the salsa at the very end?

  30. Meg

    November 9, 2020 at 8:34 am

    I don’t normally comment on recipes, but this was so good I had to! It doesn’t taste like coconut at all, just nice and creamy. The flavors are fantastic and it is so easy to throw together in the crock pot. This will be in heavy rotation with my family this winter.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 9, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  31. CP

    December 15, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Will this fit in a 3Q instant pot?

    I mixed all the liquid together and keep getting the burn notification. Any guesses why?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  32. V. Jones

    January 10, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    This is so good! Thanks for the delicious recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  33. Katie A

    January 12, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Such a great recipe! The only issue I encountered with my instant pot was a “food burn” error when coming up to pressure, but perhaps I should’ve had a barrier between the chicken and the bottom of the pot. It was delish and my friends asked for the recipe. Adding a squeeze of lime at the end made a big difference, in my opinion. Would definitely make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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