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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, savory Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup, topped with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Make flavorful, shredded chicken tortilla soup quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe provides simple steps for pressure cooking a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, Ro-Tel, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing.
  3. Select Manual or Pressure Cook setting on High for 10 minutes.
  4. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully move the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the Instant Pot. Stir in the frozen corn.
  7. Select the Sauté function and let the soup simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the corn is heated through and the soup has slightly thickened.
  8. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • You can shred the chicken immediately after the natural pressure release for faster serving.
  • This soup freezes well; omit toppings before freezing.
  • For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the soup during the Sauté step.

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