Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a vibrant and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine in one hearty bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend gatherings, this soup is packed with bold flavors and nutritious ingredients. Made quickly in an Instant Pot, it features tender chicken, fiber-rich black beans, and spicy green chiles simmered in a savory broth. Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings—whether it’s creamy Greek yogurt, fresh avocado slices, or crunchy tortilla strips—for a delightful dining experience that your family and friends will love. Enjoy the comforting aroma and robust taste as you serve this delicious meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 ounce can mild fire roasted diced green chiles
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup canned or frozen corn (drained if canned)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic.
- Add fire-roasted green chiles, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, black beans, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Nestle the chicken into the mixture. Secure the lid and set to manual/pressure cook on high for 9 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully venting remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken, shred using two forks, then return to the pot along with corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg