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    Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 20, 2021 by Dee

    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup recipe made with chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn and chiles is a delicious soup the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights and a great way to warm you up on cold days! via @meamel

    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup recipe made with chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn and chiles is a delicious soup the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights and a great way to warm you up on cold days!

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    If you're looking for an easy dump and start Instant Pot recipe, you have to try this simple chicken taco soup! Just add everything to the pressure cooker and cook!

    The first time I made this chicken soup in my Instant Pot, my daughter wasn't feeling well and requested a bowl of spicy chicken soup for dinner. I'm all about easy recipes, so I made this hearty soup as quick and easy as possible.

    I used leftover rotisserie chicken and ingredients from my pantry. How simple is that?

    The next time, I made this soup recipe using fresh chicken breasts. But with a prep time of only 5 minutes, it's still super easy. If you want to make this recipe with ground beef, check out my Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe!

    As a bonus, chicken taco soup is low in calories and Weight Watchers friendly, with most ingredients at zero points. Just keep an eye on your favorite toppings.

    Ingredients

    You probably have most of the ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup recipe in your pantry already!

    • Chicken breasts -- boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Chopped onion or dried minced onions
    • Chicken broth
    • Diced tomatoes
    • Black beans
    • Can corn or frozen
    • Can diced green chiles
    • Taco seasoning

    How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

    Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot, and sprinkle on the taco seasoning.

    I use my own seasoning mix to cut down on sodium, but you can use a packet of taco seasoning if that's what you prefer.

    3 chicken breasts with taco seasoning in the instant pot

    Personally, I like to sprinkle some seasoning on the chicken and add the rest to the broth before cooking. Layering adds flavor!

    But you can do whatever is easier.

    Next, add the remaining ingredients. Don't stir it, just dump everything in.

    taco soup ingredients in the pressure cooker

    Cooking Time

    Now, place the lid on the pot, and pressure cook your soup for 10 minutes.

    The soup does take several minutes to reach pressure. But, the great thing about Instant Pot cooking is that you can walk away, take a rest or get other stuff done while you're waiting!

    Allow a 10 minute natural release after cooking on high pressure. Then, release the pressure valve, and do a natural pressure release. open up the pot, remove the chicken breasts, and shred 'em up.

    Return the chicken back to the pot, give it all a good stir, and you're ready to eat! Love those bright and vibrant colors!

    ladle of chicken soup with black beans, corn and tomatoes over instant pot

    Top the Soup With:

    • Diced avocado or guacamole
    • Sour cream
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Pico de gallo or salsa
    • Diced fresh tomatoes
    • Tortilla chips, corn chips, or tortilla strips
    • Shredded cheddar cheese
    • Hot sauce
    • A squeeze of lime

    Variations

    Make this delicious meal even easier by using rotisserie or leftover chicken. You can add cooked hot rotisserie chicken breasts to the pot before pressure cooking and cook for 5 minutes with a 5 minute natural or quick release. The chicken shreds effortlessly!

    You can also stir in leftover cooked shredded chicken after cooking the soup. The hot soup will warm up the chicken instantly!

    Make it a creamy chicken taco soup by stirring in heavy cream or sour cream after pressure cooking.

    Don't have an Instant Pot? You can make chicken taco soup in a slow cooker.

    Just add everything to the Crock Pot, with a cook time of 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Shred the chicken, and serve!

    chicken taco soup in white bowl with tortilla chips, salsa, cilantro and avocado in picture

    How to Store

    You can store your Easy Instant Pot Taco Soup in the refrigerator or freezer. It keeps for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

    For longer storage you can freeze chicken taco soup. Use a freezer safe container with an airtight lid or a freezer bag to ensure the best tasting left overs.

    Reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stove top. This easy dinner can keep the whole family happy even after taco night ends!

    Recipe

    bowl of instant pot chicken taco soup with black beans and avocado on the table

    Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

    Published by Dee
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup recipe made with chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn and chiles is a delicious soup the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights and a great way to warm you up on cold days!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Pressure Release Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 146 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 small chicken breasts 1.5 pounds total or 2 large
    • 1 small onion chopped or 2 tablespoons minced onions
    • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
    • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
    • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
    • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
    • 8 ounce can corn
    • 4 ounce can diced green chiles

    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot, and season with sea salt, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and black pepper. Optional, add some of the seasoning at the end before pressure cooking
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, place the lid onto the pot, make sure vent is set to sealing (newer models may seal automatically), and hit PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes. Press START, if your model has this option.
    • Pot will take several minutes to reach pressure, then will cook for 10 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure
    • When pin drops, carefully open and remove lid, and remove chicken breasts to a plate for shredding
    • Return shredded chicken to pot, stir well, and serve

    Notes

    Soup can be made in 6 quart or 8 quart Instant Pot or any pressure cooker brand without adjusting time or ingredient amount.
    Season with salt and pepper, to taste, before serving or when serving.
     

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    I hope you love Instant Pot Taco Chicken Soup as much as we do!

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    Recipe published in 2020 and updated in 2021

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    1. Kathy says

      December 08, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      I am rediscovering my Instant Pot after not really using it for a year. I made this last week, and it won rave reviews from my husband. This one's a keeper, and I'll add the recipe to our soup favorites! I also made your Zuppa Toscana--another favorite for me!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        December 08, 2022 at 9:01 pm

        Thank you so much, Kathy! I'm glad you both enjoyed it!

    2. Charlie says

      October 01, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      Mmm it got cold all of a sudden here and I am in need of something warm. This was perfect!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 02, 2021 at 9:23 pm

        So glad you liked the soup, Charlie!

    3. Maddie says

      September 22, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      Does this count for Taco Tuesday? Well it did at our house last night! I wanted soup and I talked the kids into it. They loved adding their own toppings.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jacque Hastert says

      February 04, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      I can't wait to make this again! It was perfect last night and it will be hard not to make it again this week.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 05, 2020 at 7:45 am

        Thanks, Jacque. So happy you like it!

    5. Beth says

      February 02, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      We are always looking for more soup recipes for my instant pot. So good!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:45 am

        Thank you, Beth. We make IP soup at least once a week this time of year.

    6. Linda🐝 says

      February 01, 2020 at 7:49 am

      I'm printing this recipe. Can't wait to try it in my new Instant Pot!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:41 am

        Hope you enjoy the soup, Linda!

    7. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      January 30, 2020 at 9:56 am

      OH yum!! This chicken taco soup sounds amazing! My family would love it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 31, 2020 at 7:20 am

        Thank you so much! Even my picky eaters loved it!

    8. Cathy says

      January 30, 2020 at 9:22 am

      LOVE that this starts with raw chicken! So easy!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Catalina says

      January 30, 2020 at 6:18 am

      I love Instant Pot soups. And I will definitely try your soup recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 31, 2020 at 7:21 am

        I hope you get a chance to try it -- IP soups are the best!

    10. Kimberly says

      January 29, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Nice! This soup sounds fabulous and even better that it can be made in the IP!

      Reply
    11. Stephanie says

      January 29, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      So, so, so good! I love this soup and it was incredibly easy to make!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 30, 2020 at 12:46 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Stephanie! Thank you!

    12. James says

      January 29, 2020 at 7:08 am

      Had to make this right away! We used left over chicken we had and it turned out great. kids loved it too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2020 at 7:24 am

        I'm so happy to hear that, James. Thanks!

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