Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with cilantro lime chicken is a delicious, 30 minute meal. Quickly sauté chicken right in your pressure cooker to boost the flavor before adding fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn to complete this hearty soup.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic, (minced)
• 2 jalapenos
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 juice from small lime
• 1.5 pounds chicken breast, (cubed)
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 15 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
• 15 oz can black beans, (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add the olive oil, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice to a small blender jar or food processor. Pulse until smooth.
2. 2Add the cilantro lime sauce, chicken, and onion to the Instant Pot on the sauté setting for five minutes. Cook the chicken until the pieces are fully coated in the sauce and starting to turn white (from pink).
3. 3Add all remaining ingredients and close the lid. Ensure the valve is set to seal. Cook using the manual setting for 7 minutes.
4. 4Carefully perform a quick release. Serve immediately topped with Monterey Jack cheese, avocado chunks, chopped cilantro, and corn chips.