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
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- 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
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 Use Rotisserie Chicken?
Yes, in fact, that would save some time with this recipe. Simply skip the steps pertaining to the chicken.
Recipe 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.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 14.5oz can low-sodium black beans
- 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes and chilis I used Rotel
- 1/2 fresh lime juice of
- shredded cheddar cheese
- tortilla strips
- chopped cilantro
Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper optional for spicy
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
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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Notes
- Additional topping ideas: sliced avocado, reduced-fat sour cream, plain, non-fat Greek yogurt (protein sour cream replacement), guacamole, jalapenos.
- If you prefer to use store-bought taco seasoning, use 1/4-1/2 of the packet.
- Cooking time noted includes the estimated time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
- If your soup is too salty you can dilute it with small doses of water.
- If you want to make the soup keto friendly, omit the beans and corn. Top with Parmesan Cheese Crisps or pork rinds.
LMack
Sunday 6th of November 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed making this recipe. We don’t eat corn, so I doubled the beans. I have a question about the amount of taco seasoning. Is your intention for all of the ingredients to be in the pot OR to mix them and use a portion. In my case I mixed them and added 2 tablespoons of the mix.
I also added an arrowroot slurry to help thicken it a bit.
I topped it with grain-free tortilla chips, avocado and diced red onion.
staysnatched
Sunday 6th of November 2022
I don't understand your question. What mix are you adding? If you're referring to the spices, it doesn't matter how you add them, as long as you add them to the soup. I use every serving noted in the recipe. The ingredients listed are for this recipe specifically.
Ashley
Sunday 9th of October 2022
Such a delicious yet easy recipe! Perfect for busy nights and meal prep!
staysnatched
Tuesday 11th of October 2022
Yes! Love to hear it!
Jen
Monday 20th of June 2022
This soup was delicious. Perfect for a chilly summer evening at the beach. Recipe was easy to follow and create!
staysnatched
Tuesday 21st of June 2022
I'm glad to hear it was easy.
Angela Crawford
Thursday 17th of February 2022
Another banger!!! This soup is perfectly delicious. I added cauliflower and pureed it to give it creamy feel. The soup was so good I didn't even need to add additional toppings. Don't play yourself. Make this soup.
staysnatched
Sunday 27th of February 2022
I'm so glad to hear it was a banger!
Cassandra P
Wednesday 26th of January 2022
This recipe was amazing! And so quick to make. I love chicken tortilla but I didn’t spend hours making it. I love that this taste great and I’m not standing over a hot stove for a awhile.
staysnatched
Thursday 27th of January 2022
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!