Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup
Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup balances a rich tomato-chicken broth with tender shredded chicken, sweet pops of corn, and the nutty bite of quinoa. A squeeze of lemon brightens each spoonful, while crunchy tortilla chips and fresh cilantro add texture and freshness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook18 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa 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
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, onions, and garlic to the pot.
- 2
Place the chicken breasts on top and sprinkle them with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Add the corn and cabbage on top; do not stir.
- 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 8 minutes.
- 5
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 6
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 8
Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a plate; shred with 2 forks.
- 9
Return the chicken to the pot with the cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and tortilla chips. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.
- Calories 998.79 kcal High 50%
- Protein 64.87 g Good Source 130%
- Carbohydrate 143.3 g 52%
- Total Fat 23.51 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.48 mg High 35%
- Sodium 1139.54 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 16.69 g Good Source 60%
- Total Sugars 3.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 124.8 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 6.91 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 688.44 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 83.77 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 9.87 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 38 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 998.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup?
- About 38 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 18 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 998.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 998.79 calories and 64.87 g of protein, or 130% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1139.54 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.14 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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