Instant Pot® Chicken Taco Soup

Name: Instant Pot® Chicken Taco Soup recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast; ½ cup uncooked white rice; 1 (10 ounce) can roasted tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-Tel®); ½ cup corn; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; ½ teaspoon cumin; salt and ground black pepper to taste; ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

by Apolline Fernandez 1 year ago

4.9 (9)

40 minutes

230.9 kcal

24.7 g carbs

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Description

This recipe has no cream in it, but when blended, it takes on a creamy taste! The blending step is optional, but I believe it gives a better presentation!

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
½ cup uncooked white rice
1 (10 ounce) can roasted tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-Tel®)
½ cup corn
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
½ teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter to the hot pot. Cook and stir until fragrant and onion has softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic during the last 30 seconds. Remove onion mixture to a small bowl. Hit Cancel. Add chicken broth, chicken breast, and rice.
2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken breast, and shred.
4. Add tomatoes and corn to the pot, along with shredded chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in reserved onion mixture, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 5 servings

calories: 230.9 kcal

carbohydrates: 24.7 g

protein: 10.7 g

saturated fat: 5.5 g

cholesterol: 40.6 mg

sodium: 1334.5 mg

fiber: 1.5 g

sugar: 2.5 g