Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup brings a balanced heat with chili, cumin, and a hint of cayenne wrapped around tender shredded chicken and fire-roasted tomatoes. Poblano peppers, zucchini, and black beans add depth and hearty texture, finished with a squeeze of lime for brightness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with tortilla strips and toppings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the zucchini, shallots, poblano peppers, and carrots into a multi-cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Add the cumin, salt, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper; stir thoroughly to mix. Add the oil. Turn on the cooker and choose the Saute function. Cook, stirring, until just slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes. Nestle the chicken thighs into the mixture. Add the stock and bay leaves.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Move the chicken thighs to a plate and remove the skin, bones, and any cartilage. Shred into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the black beans and lime juice.
- Calories 260.01 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 17.85 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 16.69 g 6%
- Total Fat 13.87 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.9 mg High 23%
- Sodium 656.79 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.09 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 58.59 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 400.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 17.71 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 26.91 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Top Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 260.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chicken Thigh. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Top-Rated Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 260.01 calories and 17.85 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 656.79 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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