Print

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe

A close-up of creamy chicken tortilla soup instant pot in a red mug, topped with sour cream and tortilla strips.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this rich and creamy chicken tortilla soup quickly using your Instant Pot. It is a simple, comforting meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, crispy tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, Ro-Tel, diced green chilies, condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
  3. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook setting on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. Allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the Instant Pot.
  7. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode (Low). Add the cubed cream cheese to the soup and stir gently until it is fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy base.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice. Let the soup warm through for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil once the cream is added.
  9. Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use good quality chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir this slurry into the soup during the Sauté step until thickened.
  • If you do not have condensed cream of chicken soup, substitute with 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://tastethisplate.com/creamy-chicken-tortilla-soup-instant-pot/