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Instant Pot Enchilada Soup
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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

A delicious recipe for chicken enchilada soup made in the Instant Pot!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Pressure Release10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 491kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper de-seeded, stem removed, and diced
  • 1 15 ounce jar red enchilada sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 4 ounce can green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Toppings: shredded cheese avocado, green onion, cilantro, sour cream, plain yogurt, tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Place chicken, onion, bell pepper, enchilada sauce, pinto beans, Northern beans, cannellini beans, green chiles, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to Instant Pot.
  • Seal lid. Cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken breasts from Instant Pot and shred the meat. Return shredded chicken to the Instant Pot.
  • Place cream cheese in a small bowl and add 1-2 ladles of soup to it. Whisk together until cream cheese is melted into the soup.
  • Add mixture and shredded cheese to the rest of the soup and stir well to combine.
  • Serve topped with your choice of toppings - shredded cheese, avocado, green onion, cilantro, sour cream, plain yogurt, and tortilla chips are all great options.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Slow Cooker. This soup can also be made in the slow cooker. Simply cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours and add the cream cheese and cheese as directed in the recipe card.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1954mg | Potassium: 1290mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1993IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 6mg