Weight Watchers Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion (chopped (either white or yellow))
• 1 bell pepper (seeded and chopped (optional))
• 1 jalapeno (seeded and sliced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 cups chicken broth (preferably reduced-sodium)
• 15 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (drained)
• 12 oz raw boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts)
• Salt
• 2 limes (juiced)
• Chopped cilantro (or parsley)
• Garnishes

Instructions

1. 1

   --- In the Instant Pot: ---

2. 2

   Press the sauté button and let the pot heat for about 3-5 minutes. Add the oil and cook the onion, bell pepper (optional), and jalapeno until onion has softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir once and a while!

3. 3

   Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add the broth, tomatoes, and chicken and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Cancel the sauté function! Lock the lid, seal the valve, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, press the soup button and set manually for 8-10 minutes. Once cook time comes to an end, do a quick release.

6. 6

   Next, remove the lid and shred the chicken breasts on a cutting board or plate using 2 forks. Transfer the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in salt to taste and lime juice.

7. 7

   Serve topped with tortilla chips, avocado slices, and shredded cheddar.

8. 8

   --- In the Crock Pot: ---

9. 9

   Stir all the ingredients into the crockpot, except the lime juice, cilantro, and garnishes. Secure the lid and cook on on low for 4-8 hours, or until chicken is cooked. The longer it cooks, the deeper the flavor will be. Then follow steps 5 and 6 for the Instant Pot.

10. 10

    --- Stovetop: ---

11. 11

    Heat a medium pot over medium heat and follow steps 1-3 for the Instant Pot. It takes about 20 minutes to simmer this chicken tortilla soup, covered, over medium-low heat. Then follow steps 5 and 6 for the Instant Pot.