Most of the country is dealing with sub-zero temperatures and/or snow right now. We could all use some great comfort food! The best thing about this recipe is that from start to finish you should be able to complete this dish in around 30 minutes. Say what?! Yes, 30 minutes.
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Saute onions and garlic in the pot.
- Add the chicken breasts, broth, Better than Bouillon, taco seasoning, and tomato paste to the pot.
- Close and seal.
- Pressure cook.
- Remove the chicken and shred. Return the chicken to the pot.
- Stir and serve.
One of the things that blew me away when I first got my Instant Pot was the ability to produce JUICY shredded chicken in 10 minutes. I made juicy, shredded chicken previously in my slow-cooker.
This is still an amazing way to produce shredded chicken. But, when it comes to weeknight dinners, if I didn’t pop in the chicken early that morning before rushing off to work, then there is no shredded chicken that night.
How Long Do Chicken Breasts Need to Cook in the Instant Pot
Size really matters when determining how long your chicken breasts will need to cook.
You determine cook time based on size of individual breasts, not total pounds.
- 6-ounce chicken breasts 6-8 minutes
- 8-ounce chicken breasts 7-9 minutes
- 10-ounce chicken breasts 8-10 minutes
You can read more about How to Cook Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot here.
Can you make Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Using Rotisserie Chicken?
Yes, in fact, that would save some time with this recipe. Simply skip the steps pertaining to the chicken.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Tips
- If you wish to make this low-carb and keto, simply omit the beans and tortilla! If strict keto, omit the corn as well.
- Additional topping ideas: sliced avocado, reduced-fat sour cream, plain, non-fat Greek yogurt (protein sour cream replacement), guacamole, jalapenos.
- Cooking time noted includes the estimated time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
- Instead of using pre-mixed taco seasoning you can make your own using 1 tbsp of chili powder and 1 tsp cumin.
- I did not add any additional salt to this recipe. For me, the taco seasoning and Better Than Bouillon Chicken flavor provided enough flavor. If your soup is too salty you can dilute it with small doses of water.
If you are into soups you will also enjoy my Instant Pot Split Pea Soup, Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup.
More Instant Pot Recipes:
Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Instant Pot Chicken, Seafood, and Sausage Gumbo
Instant Pot Baked Creamed Cheesy Corn with Ham
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Soup
Instant Pot Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Instant Pot Steak Tacos
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can low-sodium black beans
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes and chilis I used Rotel
- 1/2 lime juice of
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor
- 1/4 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup tortilla strips
- 2 tsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Place the Instant Pot on the saute function. Add the onions and garlic to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, Better than Bouillon, taco seasoning, and tomato paste to the Instant Pot.
- Close the pot and seal. Place the Instant Pot on Manual > High Pressure Cooking for 10 minutes.
- Allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes instead of performing a quick release.
- Remove the lid. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using a knife and fork.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Place the Instant Pot on the saute function.
- Add the corn, beans, Rotel, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Allow the soup to cook for 3-4 minutes until the corn and beans have softened some.
- Serve in soup bowls. Top with tortilla strips, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
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Jakub Husek
January 21, 2018 at 9:14 amSo happy I clicked on your site! We just got a new Instant Pot so I am looking for ways to use it. Thanks for your recipes!
staysnatched
January 21, 2018 at 1:14 pmYou’re welcome. I hope you try out and enjoy my recipes!
Marianne
January 25, 2018 at 3:51 pmCan you use frozen chicken? How long cook?
staysnatched
January 25, 2018 at 4:01 pm12 minutes for frozen chicken
Marianne
January 25, 2018 at 4:18 pmThank you
Marcela
January 21, 2018 at 10:48 amI love tortillas. I’ve made them on the various ways, I didn’t know there are chicken tortillas soup. Looks, very tasty and yummy, maybe I’ll try it out someday.
Kapila
January 21, 2018 at 2:01 pmThis looks promising.. asking my husband to get the instant pot..after all he is the one who would want to have this tortilla recipe ????????
Stephanie
January 21, 2018 at 4:19 pmI never thought of making a chicken tortilla soup, this looks absolutely delicious! We have a set of round glass containers and rectangular glass containers that we use all the time as well. We are really working on cutting down plastic in our house and those are a big helper.
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish
January 21, 2018 at 9:13 pmI got an Instant Pot for Christmas, but I didn’t know how much I would use it. I LOVE it, and I am making much healthier meals for my family. This soup is going on the list!
Shell
January 21, 2018 at 9:28 pmYummy! This recipe sounds absolutely wonderful and delicious!!! I’m sure my boys would love eating this!
April
January 22, 2018 at 1:24 pmThis is the perfect meal for a cold night. It also looks delicious and so easy to make!
April
Kristyn
January 22, 2018 at 4:01 pmSounds like something perfect to have in this cold weather. Will have to try this out.
ExploreBeautyXO
January 22, 2018 at 9:25 pmI make this dish in my Crock Pot but it takes much longer of course! I’d love to get an Instant Pot and try this!
Jake Ferrer
January 24, 2018 at 11:17 amWow! This instant pot soup looks so delicious! It is perfect for winter days.
Lisa
August 1, 2018 at 9:21 pmThis was excellent! The only change I made was that I didn’t use Taco Seasoning (didn’t have any) so just used the cumin. It didn’t need the chili powder IMO. Plus I added a can of pinto beans. It was better than my regular tortilla soup recipe. Also, I normally use a can of white hominy but didn’t have on hand so used the corn. It wa awesome!. I shared with my daughter who also just got a new Instant Pot on Prime day just like mommy! Thank you!
Nicole
August 14, 2018 at 3:08 pmI made this last night. It was super easy and very tasty. I added a bit of Masa Harina to thicken it up a bit as I like heavier soups.
Angie
October 16, 2018 at 6:57 pmThis recipe was fantastic! I doubled the recipe and used chicken tenderloins instead of breasts, 1.5 lbs.
I also used one can of rotel and one can of diced tomatoes because my kids don’t like spice. It had great flavor without too much heat for them. I will be making this often!
staysnatched
October 16, 2018 at 6:57 pmI’m so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you try more recipes from my site!
Shaun
March 5, 2019 at 5:16 pmJust wanted to say that this is a regular in our household since we discovered it last year. No modifications, we make it just how you have it. Perfection!
staysnatched
March 6, 2019 at 8:42 amThat’s so wonderful to hear! Glad you enjoy it.