Instant Pot Chicken Quinoa Tortilla Soup Food

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND QUINOA SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter, stirring until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, mushrooms, rice from package, and quinoa. Place frozen chicken on top and add chicken broth, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, parsley, and chili powder. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove chicken breasts to a plate and use two forks to shred meat. Return shredded chicken to the pot and season soup with salt and pepper.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN QUINOA TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken stock, tomatoes, onions, and garlic to the pot. Place chicken breasts on top and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add corn and cabbage on top; do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove chicken from pot and place in a plate; shred with 2 forks. Put chicken back into the pot with cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and tortilla chips. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, chicken, chiles, broth, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in the Instant Pot; mix well.
• Secure lid and move pressure release valve to Sealing position. Press Manual; cook at high pressure 9 minutes. When cooking is complete, use natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
• Remove chicken to plate; shred into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle. Stir into soup.
• Press Sauté; add tortillas and cilantro to soup. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese, avocado and squeeze of lime juice.
• Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Set a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® to high saute (see Cook's Note) and allow it to heat up for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the canola oil to the pot, then add the onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is tender, stirring frequently, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the ancho chili powder and a splash of the chicken broth and cook in the residual heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon or heatproof silicone spatula.
• Add the chipotle in adobo, chicken thighs, black beans, tomatoes, remaining chicken broth and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release. After 5 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and transfer to a bowl. Stir the corn into the hot soup. Shred the chicken meat with 2 forks, then put it back in the soup. Season with more salt if needed.
• Ladle into soup bowls and serve with desired toppings.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Set the Instant Pot timer for 20 minutes and turn to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, chicken breasts, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Pour in the chicken broth and water.
• Cover the Instant Pot and turn to the manual setting. Make sure the pressure valve is set to steam. Cook for the remaining 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the tortilla strips: Slice the tortillas into ¼-inch (6 mm) wide strips. Spread the strips on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt. Toss to coat, then spread in an even layer.
• Bake for 20 minutes, tossing halfway, until the tortilla strips are evenly browned and toasted.
• When the timer on the Instant Pot is done, carefully release the steam. When the steam is fully released, open the Instant Pot and transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board or baking sheet. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken.
• Add the poblano pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the soup. Stir to incorporate.
• Cover the Instant Pot and turn to the Manual setting. Set the timer to 15 minutes to finish cooking the soup. Release the pressure valve when the timer is done.
• Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to incorporate.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve with the tortilla strips, avocado, Panela cheese, cilantro and lime wedges.
• Enjoy!