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Delicious Instant Pot chicken enchilada soup served in a bowl with toppings

Quick Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

A comforting bowl of hearty chicken enchilada soup made quickly in the Instant Pot, packed with vibrant spices, tender chicken, and creamy cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spice Blend

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup white onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can green chilis (4 oz)
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (for seasoning)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (for seasoning)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt (for seasoning)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup masa harina
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • extra shredded cheddar cheese for serving
  • tortilla strips for serving
  • fresh cilantro for serving
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix the ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and kosher salt in a small bowl and rub over the chicken breasts. Let the spices seep in.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and sauté until soft and translucent.

Cooking

  • Add the seasoned chicken breasts, green chilis, red enchilada sauce, remaining spices, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Leave the masa harina aside.
  • Secure the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure. Perform a Quick Release after cooking.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and shred them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Ladle 2 cups of broth into a bowl and whisk in the masa harina until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the Instant Pot and stir well.
  • Switch to Sauté mode, add the shredded chicken, and simmer until thickened to your liking.
  • Turn off the pot and stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with extra cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and sour cream.

Notes

Serve with warm cornbread or tortilla chips for added texture. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
Keyword Chicken Enchilada Soup, instant pot, quick dinner