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    Home » Soup Recipes » Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe

    Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe

    Date: March 20, 2021 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This creamy chicken tortilla soup made in the Instant Pot is bursting with a delicious mixture of chiles and juicy morsels of chicken. It’s creamy and cheesy with just the right amount of heat.

    This is one of mom’s favorite recipes. While the original tortilla soup may have originated in Mexico City, this one is evolved straight out of the Guzman kitchen.

    Now, I’ve adapted her recipe for the Instant Pot and you can easily make it in your home too.

    Most of the chicken tortilla soups I’ve seen have been red in color. I much prefer this version with its beautiful golden color.

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    24Bite: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    Ingredients

    You will start off by frying up some bite sized pieces of corn tortilla. You can cut the pieces into 1″ bites or ½″ strips. I’ve used white corn tortillas. You can use yellow or even blue, if you can find them.

    24bite: frying bite sized pieces of corn tortilla in oil

    When you’re making this creamy chicken tortilla soup, be sure to set aside sufficient time to chop all the vegetables. I’ve used three different chiles in addition to the normal soup base vegetables of onion, celery, carrot and garlic:

    24Bite: ingredients for creamy tortilla soup
    • Poblano pepper
    • Jalapeño pepper
    • Yellow Bell pepper
    24bite: sauteeing chiles, carrots, onions and celery

    This will start smelling delicious immediately with all those different veggies and spices. We’ve recently started using dark chili powder in a lot of our recipes and it’s adding both color and incredible flavor. Of course, that aroma is outstanding too!

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    If you don’t have an Instant Pot, have a look at this 6-Quart Instant Pot (aff link) which we use. We’ve had it for several years and it still works great.

    Is it gluten free?

    All the ingredients for this tortilla soup are gluten free except the Better than Bouillon flavor enhancer which isn’t tested. The company doesn’t test for gluten free in their products. There is only one teaspoon in the ingredients list. This is the only thing you would need to leave out.

    24bite: adding chicken and chicken broth to instant pot and ready to place lid for cooking

    It’s the Better Than Bouillon that gives this soup that pretty yellow color. Regular chicken broth doesn’t have that much color. Even though it’s a flavor enhancer, I believe you can achieve that same coloring by using a little bit of turmeric.

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    Can I use a Crock Pot?

    Yes, you can use a Crock Pot for this delicious creamy tortilla soup! Fry the corn tortilla pieces in a skillet but add all the ingredients except the tortillas, butter, half n half and cheese to the Crock Pot and cook for about 3 hours on high or 6 hours on medium. Add the butter, half n half and cheese. Continue heating and stirring until cheese is melted.

    24Bite: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe by Christian Guzman

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    You can’t beat the Instant Pot for a delicious meal. It’s like your typical one-skillet meal except it’s made easier without having to babysit it constantly.

    Browse all our Instant Pot Recipes or choose one of these.

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    24Bite: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe by Christian Guzman

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    4.98 from 49 votes
    Prep Time: 12 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 195kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This creamy chicken tortilla soup made in the Instant Pot is bursting with a delicious mixture of chiles and juicy morsels of chicken. It's creamy and cheesy with just the right amount of heat.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 6-quart Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 6 Corn Tortillas, cut into bite size pieces or strips, as desired
    • 1 medium Onion, chopped
    • 1 Poblano Pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 2 Celery Stalks, chopped
    • 2 Carrots, chopped or sliced, as desired
    • 5 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Dark Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon, roasted chicken flavor
    • 1 pound Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless, cut up into bite size pieces
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • 4 tablespoons Butter, cut into 4 pieces
    • ½ cup Half n Half
    • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    • Chop and mince all vegetables as directed. Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces. Cut tortillas into pieces.
    • Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot to begin cooking in saute mode. Add olive oil. When heated, add corn tortilla pieces and fry until golden. With slotted spoon, remove to paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
    • If necessary, add more olive oil. Add chopped onion, peppers, celery, carrots and garlic. Add salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder. Stir frequently until onions are fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in Better Than Bouillon.
    • Press the Cancel button on the Instant Pot to reset.
    • Add chicken pieces and chicken broth. Stir. Check the Instant Pot lid to ensure the seal is in place and nothing is blocking the vent. Place lid on top and set lever to Sealing. Press the Manual button on the Instant Pot and set to high for 10 minutes, then natural release. The entire cook time will be about 30 minutes.
    • Press the Cancel button to reset or remove cord. Add butter and half n half. Stir. Sprinkle in about a quarter of the shredded cheese at a time, until fully mixed and melted.
    • Stir in fried tortilla pieces or serve them on the side to be added to individual bowls.
    • Makes 10 servings.



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    Garnish with avocado, red cabbage, cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese and lime slices.
    See the step by step instructions at Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Web Story.
    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe (+video)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 195 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Sodium 587mg26%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 12g24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Keyword chicken soup, instant pot recipes, spicy chicken soup
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    Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All amounts are estimates and 24Bite® takes no responsibility for actual figures since calculations vary by packaging and supplier. Please calculate the amounts yourself based on package labeling if you have specific dietary requirements. 24Bite®, Kim Guzman or Christian Guzman shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on this website or actions you take as a result.

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    Comments

    1. veenaazmanov says

      July 25, 2020 at 5:15 am

      5 stars
      Love your recipe. This soup is so cheesy and creamy. I love soup for Dinner.

      Reply
    2. Jen says

      July 25, 2020 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      This was awesome. I like that it had a little kick. It’s so great to be able to make dinner without having to heat up the whole kitchen too.

      Reply
    3. Traci says

      July 25, 2020 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Easy and soooo delicious! This is one of those recipes that gets made again and again. Thanks for giving us another reason to love the Instant Pot 🤩

      Reply
    4. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

      July 25, 2020 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Looks so delicious. Another instant pot recipe for me to try 🙂

      Reply
    5. Cathleen says

      July 25, 2020 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      I am always in awe of what the Instant Pot can do! This looks amazing, thank you so much for the recipe!!

      Reply
    6. Ana Frias says

      October 05, 2020 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      This is one of the prettiest tortilla soups I have ever seen! Great recipe and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        October 05, 2020 at 11:21 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    7. Denise Browning says

      November 02, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      This soup looks absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        November 03, 2020 at 2:01 am

        Thanks so much! It really is! Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Luke says

      September 13, 2022 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      We love our pressure cooker; this soup will be getting made over the winter, the perfect warmer on a cold day 🙂

      Reply
    9. Jamie says

      September 14, 2022 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love how cheesy and creamy this dish is.
      It is so delicious and easy to make, and my husband loves it so much!

      Reply
    10. Denise says

      September 15, 2022 at 5:40 am

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite soup and I make a lot of soup! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    11. Gwynn says

      September 16, 2022 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is not only delicious but it is so beautiful too! My family really enjoyed it!

      Reply
    12. Cathleen says

      September 16, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      I just took my Instant Pot out of storage. This is the perfect recipe to make with it! Pinned to make this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    13. Amy Liu Dong says

      September 17, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This soup absolutely looks so delicious and yummy! The color that this soup brings an enticing and tempting effect. Loved it!

      Reply
    14. Naiby says

      September 17, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the contrast of colors and textures. There’s a bit of crunch, creaminess, and lots of flavor!

      Reply
    15. Ann says

      September 18, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      This soup sounds like a great dinner option for the fall season! I tend to forget about making soup in my Instant Pot.

      Reply

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