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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is cozy, flavorful, and super easy. It is one of those soups that warms you up, fills you up, and makes dinner feel like a tiny celebration. Perfect for busy weeknights or winter nights when you want something comforting and tasty without stress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 can tomatoes diced with green chiles
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 lime Juice
  • Corn tortillas
  • tortilla chips
Optional Toppings:
  • cheese Shredded
  • avocado slices
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • jalapeno slices

Method
 

  1. Place chicken, onion, garlic, bell pepper, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices into the Instant Pot. Give it a small stir to mix everything.
  2. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook for 12 minutes. Walk away, do a little dance, or check on the kids while it cooks.
  3. Once done, carefully do a quick release of pressure. Open the lid and shred the chicken with two forks right in the pot. Mix it back into the soup.
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup and stir. This brightens up all the flavors.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and add tortilla chips or strips. Top with cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream. Enjoy the cozy messiness!

Notes

Tips

  • Chop vegetables ahead of time to save minutes on busy nights.
  • Store leftover soup in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Freeze in flat freezer bags for easy future meals.
  • Keep toppings separate so they stay fresh.
  • Adjust spices to match your family’s heat preference.

Variations

  • Spicy Version: Add diced jalapenos or hot sauce.
  • Vegetarian: Skip chicken and use vegetable broth with extra beans and corn.
  • Extra Veggies: Toss in zucchini, carrots, or spinach for more nutrition.
  • Chicken Thighs: Use boneless thighs for a juicier soup.