Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup
Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup brims with tender chicken, smoky chipotle adobo, and fire-roasted tomatoes in a bright, lime-kissed broth. Black beans, green chiles, and warm spices add depth, while crunchy tortilla strips, creamy cheddar, and avocado make every bowl hearty and satisfying. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the oil, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stock, chicken, beans, tomatoes, chiles, carrots, celery, salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and adobo sauce. Stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select manual high pressure and set the timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method as directed by the manufacturer, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 3
Remove the chicken and shred it with 2 forks. Return the chicken to the pot. Season with lime juice and adjust the salt, if needed.
- 4
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapeno pepper, and hot sauce.
- Calories 519.02 kcal High 26%
- Protein 27.31 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 39.13 g 14%
- Total Fat 28.93 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 7.21 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.98 mg High 34%
- Sodium 835.21 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.74 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 3.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 203.27 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 412.24 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 23.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.65 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Mexican Style Chicken Soup is made with 22 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, Avocado, Black Beans, and Boneless Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 519.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, Avocado, Black Beans, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Celery. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 519.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 22 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 519.02 calories and 27.31 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.21 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.21 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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