Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
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Posted: 12/26/22
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Instant Pot Taco Soup is a dump and go soup that’s so easy to make and bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect easy soup recipe to warm up with on a cold winter night. Each bowl is full of shredded chicken, tomatoes, spices and topped with your favorite taco toppings!
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup is loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, beans, and taco spices. It’s the perfect choice when you need a quick and comforting dinner recipe. Don’t forget the tortilla strips on top for a bit of crunch!
This is a perfect last-minute dinner. Ready in half an hour, this soup is perfect for those days when you don’t have time to plan ahead. But that’s not all! Here are a few more reasons this is sure to become a go-to recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s packed with flavor. Even though it only cooks for 15 minutes, you’ll get all the rich flavor of a Mexican tortilla soup that was cooked for hours.
- It’s high in protein. A combination of shredded chicken and beans keeps you feeling satisfied long after eating.
- This is as easy as it gets! Canned beans, tomatoes, and corn help your soup base come together in 10 minutes or less. And taco seasoning adds full flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients for Taco Soup in Pressure Cooker
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Boneless chicken breasts cook along with the soup, adding home-cooked chicken soup flavor. Then they’re broken up into tender shreds.
- Chili beans – Canned chili beans bring color and creamy texture to this soup.
- Black beans – Black beans bring savory flavor and color contrast to the bean mixture.
- Taco seasoning – A packet of taco seasoning is your one stop shop for a ton of flavor without any guesswork.
- Diced tomatoes with green chiles – Diced tomatoes and green chilies bring a bit of acidity and mild spice to this soup. Don’t drain the juice, as it will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
- Chicken broth – Low-sodium chicken broth is the comforting base for taco soup.
- Tomato sauce – Pre-made tomato sauce contributes to the tangy broth.
- Corn – Canned whole corn kernels offer sweetness, texture, and color.
Topping Ideas
- Crunchy tortilla strips
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Green onions
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Combine all the ingredients in a pressure cooker, not including the toppings.
Close the Instant Pot lid. Make sure the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
Turn the pressure cooker to the manual setting and set it for 10 minutes.
Once the timer is up, carefully turn the quick-release on the pressure cooker.
Use tongs to remove the chicken from the Instant Pot (it will be super hot). Use two forks to shred all the chicken.
Return the chicken to the pressure cooker and stir to mix everything together.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
Serving Suggestions
The best toppings for Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup are up to your tastes, but here are some that my family loves:
- Tortilla strips
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Diced avocado
- Pickled jalapeños
- Diced red onion
- Your favorite hot sauce
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Minced cilantro
Tips & Tricks
- Check to make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked before shredding.
- It’s normal for your pressure cooker to make clicking or hissing noises as it builds pressure.
- If you’re new to using an Instant Pot, protect your hands from steam as you quick-release the valve on the pressure cooker. You can wear oven mitts or use a long wooden spoon to turn the valve.
- Ensure your pressure cooker isn’t underneath a cabinet when releasing the pressure valve.
- The quick release will take around 5 minutes to complete before the Instant Pot is ready to open.
Can you freeze Chicken Taco Soup?
Yes, this soup is a great freezer meal that you can make ahead. Let the soup cool most of the way before ladling it into airtight freezer containers or freezer bags. Only fill them ¾ full since the liquid will expand as it freezes.
Does this soup reheat well?
This soup reheats wonderfully. It will be almost identical in texture once it’s reheated, even after freezing.
Can I make my own taco seasoning?
Absolutely! We even have a recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning that you can whip up in minutes.
Can I use different beans in this recipe?
Use whatever beans you like in Chicken Taco Soup. You can use all black beans, all chili beans, or even kidney beans with great results.
Warm up with this easy Dump & Go soup recipe made in your Instant Pot! There’s so much flavor in this taco soup and it’s so easy to make!
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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Easy pressure cooker taco soup loaded with shredded chicken, taco seasonings, tomatoes and corn then topped with your favorite taco toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 can chili beans 16 ounces
- 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 can whole kernel corn 15 ounces, drained
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained, 14.5 ounces each
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 package taco seasoning 1.25 ounces
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Optional Toppings: Tortilla Strips, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Avocado, Diced Green Onions
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in pressure cooker except topping ingredients.
- Close lid and make sure pressure release valve is set to sealing. Turn pressure cooker to manual and set for 10 minutes.
- When time is up carefully quick release the pressure cooker.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Place back in pressure cooker and stir.
- Divide into soup bowls and top with any toppings of your preference.
Tips
- Use whatever beans you like in Chicken Taco Soup. You can use all black beans, all chili beans, or even kidney beans with great results.
- This soup reheats wonderfully. It will be almost identical in texture once it’s reheated, even after freezing.
- This soup is a great freezer meal that you can make ahead. Let the soup cool most of the way before ladling it into airtight freezer containers or freezer bags. Only fill them ¾ full since the liquid will expand as it freezes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 306kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 41g (14%), Protein: 28g (56%), Fat: 4g (6%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 48mg (16%), Sodium: 1362mg (59%), Potassium: 1262mg (36%), Fiber: 10g (42%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 905IU (18%), Vitamin C: 22mg (27%), Calcium: 93mg (9%), Iron: 5mg (28%)
Toni says
I had some left over turkey I used instead of chicken. Family said this is a keeper. Thank you for a great recipe
Courtney says
What a great idea! Love when we can modify a recipe to use up our leftovers.
Emily C says
I have a soup I do very similar to this (for slow cooker) but with double some of the items, How does that change cooking time?
Mine has 2 cans of rotel, 2 cans of corn, 2 cans of beans, 2 cans of broth and 2 lbs of chicken. Is that too much stuff for the Instapot (new user here and trying to convert our slow cooker recipes to work in our IP)? We have a 6 qt.
Julie Evink says
Emily I’m honestly not sure because I’ve never tested a recipe like that it all has to do with the amount of liquid in it and making it can come to pressure too!
Aimee Shugarman says
One of our new favorite dinners!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Linda says
I totally relate! It’s been a few years since my kids were still in the house but they still look back, after having children of their own, and want to make the same happy memories with their family. A dinner table with everyone around each night, doing fun things together and above all, lots of love. Love the soup too!
Julie Evink says
Love it!
Dianne says
How much time do you add if using frozen chicken?
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry I’ve never tested the recipe like that. I’d just add a few minutes!
Nancy says
Awesome soup . Add chopped Kale ,etc. Costco black bean chips are awesome with it !!!!
Julie Evink says
Great additions Nancy!
Melissa Howell says
Love taco soup! So excited to give this a try in my new Instant Pot!
Julie Evink says
Ooooo welcome to the IP Club!
Malinda Linnebur says
You know we aren’t in pics very often are we! I thought about this and realized I am always the one behind the camera and when my mom died it was hard to find pictures of her with us when we were little and I hated that. So here’s to leaving the messes and being in the pictures!! Thanks Julie!!
Julie Evink says
Embrace it!
Danielle Green says
Don’t worry about a messy house! And I love all the toppings added to this soup!
Julie Evink says
The best part!
Nonnie says
What a wonderful picture. things they will always remember..I am 80 and my kids were always the joy of my life . And they do remember I always get remember when————–A clean house is not that important The love of a child is. Thanks for the post Making it for dinner this week
Julie Evink says
Thanks for the encouragement 🙂 I have to get my priorities right!
Laura Strnad says
Can I make this in a regular pressure cooker?
Julie Evink says
Yes you should be able too!
Teresea Bodiker says
Continue to take those pictures…and get Prints (are we not guilty of that today with camera phones!) and get 3 of them, put dates and ages. I just lost my mother on Feb 3rd, going thru pictures has been so fun, with lots of memories, but no date or ages we were as kids and then to decide which of us was to get the picture ! Make albums they will cherish someday !
AND…You have me sold on getting a Instant Pot…this recipe did it !!!! I have enjoyed the post on the Instant Pot, gotta get one!
Julie Evink says
I used to make a book for each year and would print four of them. One for us and one copy for each kid. I need to get caught up on those! Thanks for the reminder 🙂 I hope you love the IP!