Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup - Restaurant-Quality in 30 Minutes!

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are convenient and save time.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Baked chips are lower in fat, and tortillas can be cut and baked.

Hit sauté on the Instant Pot, add in the oil and let heat for 1 minute. To the heated oil, add in the minced onion and sauté, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes, or until just softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds just to toast. Hit cancel to turn off the Instant Pot.

Add the chicken stock to the inner pot and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot.

Add 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper to taste, beans, and corn to the inner pot and stir to combine. Nestle the chicken into the soup and top with the diced tomatoes. DO NOT STIR.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and be sure the vent knob is set to locked or sealed. Using the manual or pressure cook button, set the cooking time to 9 minutes on high pressure if your chicken is thawed and 14 minutes your chicken is frozen.

Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally, or for at least 10-15 minutes. After at least 10 minutes, you can carefully knock the vent knob open using the handle of a long utensil. Stand back to prevent yourself from being burned by any residual steam.

Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it in a large bowl or on a cutting board. Shred or cut the chicken into bite-size bites.

Add the chicken back to the inner pot, along with the zest and juice of the lime. Stir to combine.

Serve with cilantro, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, etc.

(Optional) Slice the tortillas into ½" strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Toss with olive oil, cumin, and salt to coat. Spread them out in a single layer onto a rimmed baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes per side, watching closely, until golden and toasted.

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