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
- 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
- Protein 64.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 143.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.51 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 105.48 mg High
- Sodium 1139.54 mg High
- Fiber 16.69 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.12 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 127.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.91 mg Good Source
- Potassium 678.08 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 108.6 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 10.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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