Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is so simple to make and is ready in less than an hour. Made with chicken, corn, black beans, and spices, this soup is hearty, comforting, and perfect any time of year!
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Soup Ingredients
For this easy chicken soup recipe, you need the following ingredients:
- chicken broth
- tomato paste
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- corn
- black beans
- mild diced green chiles
- salt
- black pepper
- tortilla chips
- cilantro
How To Make Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot bowl. Whisk tomato paste into the broth.
- Add the raw chicken breasts, corn, beans, green chiles, salt, and pepper and stir to combine it all.
- Close the lid to theInstant Pot and set the pressure release to Sealing. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust the time to 15 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then quickly release the remaining pressure. Unlock the lid and remove it. (Did you know you can use the handles of the Instant Pot to hold the lid?)
- Remove the chicken from the soup mixture and shred it using two forks. Place the chicken back into the Instant Pot.
- Spoon soup into bowls and serve with tortilla chips and fresh cilantro. Additional topping ideas are shredded cheese, lime wedges, jalapeno peppers, and avocado slices.
If you love soups as much as I do, be sure to check out some of the other tasty soups on the blog like Cheeseburger Soup, Low Carb Chicken Soup, Lasagna In Soup Bowl, and my favorite stand-by recipe, Seven Can Soup. And if you love Mexican-inspired dishes, be sure to check out our recipes for Easy Velveeta Rotel Dip and Mexican Street Corn Salad.
Make It Ahead or Cook It Your Way
One of the things I love most about this chicken tortilla soup is how flexible it is. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or don’t have an Instant Pot, you can still enjoy a warm, comforting bowl with just a few simple adjustments.
Stovetop Instructions
To make this recipe on the stovetop, sauté the onions and garlic in a large Dutch oven or soup pot until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and stir it back into the soup before serving.
Slow Cooker Instructions
For the slow cooker, add all of the ingredients except the toppings to the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir well, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Meal Prep and Storage
This soup is a great make-ahead meal because the flavors continue to develop as it sits. Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
It also freezes beautifully. Let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.
For the best texture, wait to add toppings like tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and fresh cilantro until just before serving.
Can you freeze chicken tortilla soup?
Since this is a dairy-free chicken tortilla soup recipe and it is made without cornstarch, this soup may be frozen for up to 3 months.
The best way to freeze soup is to ladle individual portions into freezer-safe containers once the soup has cooled.
If using freezer zip-top bags, squeeze out all excess air. Make sure that the bag is zipped tight and lay it flat in the freezer.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Pour broth into Instant Pot. Whisk tomato paste into broth.
- Add chicken breasts, corn, beans, green chiles, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Close lid and set pressure release to Sealing.
- Press Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 15 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release remaining pressure. Unlock lid and remove it.
- Remove chicken. Shred chicken using two forks and then place it back into Instant Pot.
- Serve soup topped with tortilla chips and cilantro.
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This recipe comes from Aileen Clark of AileenCooks.com and is featured in her cookbook, The “I Love My Instant Pot®” Affordable Meals Recipe Book: From Cold Start Yogurt to Honey Garlic Salmon, 175 Easy, Family-Favorite Meals You Can Make for under $12 (“I Love My” Series). One batch of this recipe feeds four people and costs less than $10.00!
The “I Love My Instant Pot®” Affordable Meals Recipe Book
This cookbook is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to get more out of their Instant Pot without stretching the grocery budget. Every recipe includes full-color photos and an estimated cost, making it easy to plan affordable meals. The opening chapters also provide helpful Instant Pot basics and money-saving tips before diving into recipes.
The cookbook covers everything from breakfast to dessert. You’ll find breakfast favorites like Blueberry Oatmeal, Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole, and Homemade Granola, along with comforting soups, budget-friendly beans and rice, crowd-pleasing appetizers, flavorful side dishes, and an impressive variety of main courses. Whether you’re craving Salsa Chicken Tacos, Mongolian Beef, Teriyaki Salmon, or Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas, there’s something to satisfy just about every taste.
Dessert lovers won’t be disappointed either, with recipes like Peach Cobbler, Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake rounding out the collection. This is one of those cookbooks you’ll reach for again and again, and it would make a thoughtful gift for new cooks, college students, Instant Pot enthusiasts, or anyone looking to prepare delicious, budget-friendly meals at home.
Last Bite
If this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup warms your family as much as it does mine, I’d love to hear about it! Did you keep it classic, or did you add your own twist with extra toppings or a little more heat? Leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out. And if you enjoyed this recipe, don’t forget to save it for later and share it with a friend who could use an easy, comforting dinner idea.
