Instant Pot® Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced

2 tablespoons butter

1 clove garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

1 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast

½ cup uncooked white rice

1 (10 ounce) can roasted tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-Tel®)

½ cup corn

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

½ teaspoon cumin

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter to the hot pot. Cook and stir until fragrant and onion has softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic during the last 30 seconds. Remove onion mixture to a small bowl. Hit Cancel. Add chicken broth, chicken breast, and rice.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken breast, and shred.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and corn to the pot, along with shredded chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in reserved onion mixture, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Cook's Note:

If desired, ladle soup into a blender and blend on high until mixture is creamy.

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