Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is a rich, flavorful, and comforting dish that brings all the bold, zesty flavors of enchiladas into a quick and easy soup. Packed with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a spicy enchilada sauce base, this hearty soup is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying. The pressure cooker makes this recipe fast, locking in all the flavors while keeping the chicken juicy and tender. Top it with your favorite fixings like cheese, avocado, and tortilla strips for a delicious, customizable meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla strips
Instructions:
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function. Add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Turn off the sauté function. Add the chicken, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together.
- Cook under pressure: Secure the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Shred the chicken: Carefully open the lid and remove the chicken breasts. Shred the chicken using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the soup. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.
This Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is a delicious, hearty meal that brings together the best of enchilada flavors in a cozy, warming soup perfect for any time of year!
