Name: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Cozy, Flavorful & Easy Weeknight Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Description

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup delivers comforting Mexican-inspired flavors in a fraction of the time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Customize with potatoes, salsa, or noodles and top with your favorite garnishes for a crowd-pleasing family meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

4 corn tortillas, cut into strips

1 cup frozen corn kernels

2 tbsp lime juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, jalapeno, and garlic in olive oil on the Sauté setting until fragrant.

2. Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to coat aromatics.

3. Add chicken and broth, secure lid, and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.

4. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.

5. Shred chicken with forks and return to the pot.

6. Switch to Sauté mode, add tortilla strips, and simmer until they soften and thicken the broth.

7. Stir in lime juice and cilantro, adjust seasoning, and serve with desired toppings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: soup
Method: pressure cooking
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 450
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 4
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: instant pot, chicken tortilla soup, pressure cooker soup, weeknight dinner, mexican soup, tortilla soup, easy soup, comforting soup