Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hands down one of the absolute best Chicken Tortilla Soups you will ever have. Super easy to make if you have an Instant Pot or any other pressure cooker.

You all know I LOVE my Instant Pot (IP for short) so why not make some soup in my IP? You will be surprised at how easy it is to make this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.

There’s nothing like a good bowl of your favorite soup when you are feeling down. Not that I’m down or anything like that, I just had a craving for a good bowl of soup!

This Chicken Tortilla soup is just absolutely delicious. I will guarantee that if you make this soup per the instructions below, it will be better than any Chicken Tortilla soup you’ve had in restaurants.

The use of taco seasoning will give this soup a bit of a zing (which we love by the way), but if you want your soup with a little less heat, you can use less of the taco seasoning. I guess you could omit it completely, but I have no idea how it would affect the flavor of the soup.

While the recipe says to use 2 chicken breasts, I have made this recipe with 3 breasts and it turned out fine. I didn’t need to adjust any of the other ingredients to compensate for the additional breasts.

If you prefer your soup on the meatier side, just add an additional breast to the Instant Pot. Also, keep in mind that the taco seasoning typically has a lot of salt but if you find the soup too bland when you do your taste test, go ahead and add a pinch of salt.

An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don't have broth on-hand.

🐓 How to Handle Raw Chicken

Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
Do not wash raw chicken (which prevents cross-contamination).
Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

💭 Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot is a combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer with a few other capabilities.

With an Instant Pot, you can make some recipes in minutes compared to hours the traditional way. While not always the case, it's a very handy appliance if you are always on the run.

The Instant Pot comes with several safety features. If you happen to encounter an error message on the display of your IP, I suggest you visit Instant Pot's Official Customer Care Center.

If you frequently use your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, you've probably experienced a "smelly" lid. Here's a simple way to get rid of the smell.

Fill the Instant Pot with 2 Cups of White Vinegar. Seal the lid. Use the steam setting for 2 minutes. Remove the rubber ring from the lid and let dry completely before using it.

For more delicious recipes for your Instant Pot, check out my collection of Instant Pot Recipes. You must try my Chicken Fajita Soup if you like making soup in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

If you want to make a delicious soup in your Slow Cooker, you MUST give my Slow Cooker Nacho Soup or my Chicken Pozole recipe a try. One of my personal favorites. For another delicious soup recipe, I suggest you try my Dill Pickle Soup.

📋 Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (see recipe card for quantities): Chicken, Black Beans, Frozen Corn, Tomatoes with Chilies, Lime Juice, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor, Taco Seasoning, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Tomato Paste, Cheddar Cheese, Tortilla Strips and Fresh Cilantro.

🥣 How do I make this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Place the Instant Pot on the saute function. Add the onions and garlic to the pot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until onions are soft.
Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, Better than Bouillon, taco seasoning, and tomato paste to the Instant Pot.
Close the pot and seal. Place the Instant Pot on Manual > High Pressure Cooking for 10 minutes.
Allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes then perform a quick release Hit Cancel on your Instant Pot.
Remove the lid. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using a knife and fork.
Return the chicken to the pot. Place the Instant Pot on the saute function.
Add the corn, beans, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Allow the soup to cook for 3-4 minutes until the corn and beans have softened some.
Serve in soup bowls. Top with tortilla strips, cilantro, and shredded cheese.

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