The Best Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy dinner that your whole family will enjoy? You are going to love this Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe!

This Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe is perfect for making year-round and you can even freeze it! My kids love sprinkling cheese and sour cream on this and eating it with tortilla chips. We often opt for this on Tuesdays instead of taco night.

Do you have an Instant Pot? If not, you'll want one because it will save you time on those busy nights. I'm a busy mom, and sometimes the kid's activities keep me so busy that I get home late, so instead of ordering fast food, I will cook an easy meal in the instant pot.

This recipe is perfect for the Instant Pot beginner because it is simple, and all you need to do is throw everything in the pot, seal, and cook.

You can make this Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup in less than one hour with only a few ingredients. This dish is another example of how simple it is to prepare a delicious recipe in minutes using an Instant Pot,

At first, the Instant Pot terrified me because I had no idea what this machine did, but it has been a life-saver for me. You need to check out my Ultimate Guide to Using Your Instant Pot Without Fear for some tips!

Kitchen Tools You May Need

• Instant Pot
• Ladle
• Measuring Cup
• Shredder

Ingredients You Need To Make Chicken Taco Soup

• Boneless skinless chicken breast
• Rotel
• Chili beans
• Black beans
• Whole kernel corn
• Taco seasoning (You can use store bought taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning)
• White onion
• Garlic
• Chicken broth

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

Check out the full recipe in the card below.

Place your chicken and one cup of water into the instant pot.

Place the lid on the pot. Set the pressure valve to a sealed position.

Click manual or pressure cook and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.

Once the chicken is done cooking, you can opt for a natural release or a quick release to release the pressure. Once the pressure is released, drain and shred your chicken.  I think it's fastest to use a hand mixer or stand mixer to shred the chicken, but you can also use two forks to do it manually.

Once your chicken is shredded, add it back to the pot.

Next, add in the diced white onions and garlic and give a good stir.

Now add your drained corn, drained black beans and chili beans. Stir well. 

Add chicken broth until you reach the fill line.

Add in extra water if needed.

Stir in the taco seasoning (you can either use a taco seasoning packet or 2 Tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning).

Set the pot to sauté mode or cook it on high.

Let it come to a boil and stir often.

Once it comes to a boil, turn it to keep warm to keep it warm while serving. 

How Long Does It Take To Make Instant Pot Taco Soup?

Prepping takes no more than 10 minutes and that includes cutting the onion and garlic and getting all the other ingredients ready.

Cooking the chicken in the instant pot takes 35 minutes. Shredding only takes a minute or so.

Then add in all the other ingredients to a boil takes 2-4 minutes

Since the Instant Pot takes a little time to get heated up before cooking, I would plan on 60 minutes total. Give yourself another 10-15 minutes if you plan on using the natural release instead of quick release.

Can I Make Chicken Taco Soup in the Crockpot?

Yes! Place all of the ingredients in your crock pot or slow cooker. Set crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker before serving.

Toppings For Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Chives
• Fresh Cilantro
• Avocado Slices
• Pico de Gallo
• Diced Green onions
• Corn Chips
• Tortilla strips

Instant pot chicken taco soup is a great dish for the whole family. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep and 50-60 minutes to cook, so it’s perfect on those days you need a quick dinner.  

If you want your kids to eat more vegetables or have food allergies, this recipe can be easily adapted to add more veggies or another type of meat.

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup will quickly become a regular meal at your household that everyone loves because it tastes fantastic and you can customize it with your favorite toppings.

FAQ's about Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

Can I use frozen chicken?

Yep, of course, you can. Sometimes I forget to take the chicken breast out of the freezer, so being able to cook chicken quickly is super helpful. I usually increase the cooking time by 10-12 minutes, then follow the rest of the instructions on the recipe card below. Just make sure to check the internal temperature is 165 degrees F before shredding.

Can I use something other than boneless skinless chicken breasts?

Yep. You sure can. You can use chicken thighs or chicken legs or whatever else you want to use. You'll just want to make sure that you remove the bones before adding the chicken meat back into your soup.

Want creamy chicken taco soup?

Add half a block of cream cheese after your soup has come to a boil and stir well. Not a fan of cream cheese? You can opt for sour cream instead to make a creamy soup.

Can I use frozen corn instead of canned corn?

You sure can. Just make sure that you let it thaw to room temperature before adding it.

Can I freeze this Instant Pot taco chicken soup?

You sure can. Let the soup completely cool before freezing. I like to add the soup to individual ziploc freezer bags and freeze them flat. That way you can just grab one if one person is hungry. I like to make an extra batch just to freeze for those cold winter nights that scream “soup night”.

Can I use more seasoning or different seasoning?

Of course! The best part about this easy taco soup recipe is you can make it however you see fit! You could add some diced green chiles, some chili powder or even some garlic salt for extra flavor. You could dice up a green pepper and sprinkle it on top for a more southwestern feel. You could also add a can of tomato paste to change up the flavor. There are endless ways you can doctor up this easy chicken taco soup.

Can I make this soup vegetarian?

Of course, you can. The vegetarian version is quite tasty! All you need to do is omit all meat options and use vegetable broth. Add in as many vegetables and different beans as you want.

Can I use another type of meat in this recipe?

Yes, you can use ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, carnitas, basically any meat you think would taste amazing in this soup base and ingredients. My kids are pretty adventurous when it comes to recipes, but my husband is pretty stuck-in-his-ways, so I mostly stick to the chicken.

Is the Instant Pot similar to a presser cooker?

The Instant Pot is a modern-day version of a pressure cooker (which has been around for decades). The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker. You can learn everything you want to know about the Instant Pot here.

If you're hesitant to get an Instant Pot, I highly recommend getting one.

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