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
- 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.
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Jakub Husek
So 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
You’re welcome. I hope you try out and enjoy my recipes!
Marianne
Can you use frozen chicken? How long cook?
staysnatched
12 minutes for frozen chicken
Marianne
Thank you
Marcela
I 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
This 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
I 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
I 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
Yummy! This recipe sounds absolutely wonderful and delicious!!! I’m sure my boys would love eating this!
April
This is the perfect meal for a cold night. It also looks delicious and so easy to make!
April
Kristyn
Sounds like something perfect to have in this cold weather. Will have to try this out.
ExploreBeautyXO
I 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
Wow! This instant pot soup looks so delicious! It is perfect for winter days.
Lisa
This 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
I 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
This 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
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you try more recipes from my site!
Shaun
Just 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
That’s so wonderful to hear! Glad you enjoy it.
Dia
Nice quick, simple, and yummy recipe!
staysnatched
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!
Ellen C
A stupid question – do I still pressure cook the ingredients without the chicken if using rotisserie chicken?
staysnatched
Hi yes, but you will have to adjust the cook time, since it’s longer for the chicken. I would start with a few minutes and adjust if necessary.