Name: Instant Pot Creamy Green Enchilada Chicken Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced, about 2 cups; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium jalapeno, chopped; 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 6 cups of reduced sodium chicken stock; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained; 8 ounces cream cheese; Tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa, cilantro

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This Instant Pot Creamy Green Enchilada Chicken Soup recipe is super speedy to make. It’s cozy and full of Mexican flavors. Grab some chicken breasts, chicken stock, onions, warm Mexican spices, jalapenos, a jar of salsa verde, cream cheese and beans. In about an hour, the most scrumptious soup you ever tasted will be ready to eat.

>>Scroll down for my step by step video<<

bowl of chicken enchilada soup made in an Instant Pot

green chicken enchilada soup

Instant Pot Creamy Green Enchilada Chicken Soup. The warmest, coziest, and easiest to make soup ever! I was a fan of my slow cooker. It was my silent kitchen helper on busy days and evenings. Then along came my Instant Pot. And my whole world changed. Along with so many of you, I’m a big fan of the all-in-one-cooker.

I began experimenting with my new Instant Pot about 6 months ago. One of my first recipes in the miracle pot was this creamy soup version of chicken enchiladas. Our family loves Mexican inspired recipes like these enchiladas and these walking tacos and this tex-mex bean dip and this yummy, stick-to-your-ribs soup is added to the list.

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ingredients for soup with chicken and salsa verde

the ingredients for Instant Pot green chicken enchilada soup

With all the ingredients assembled, this chicken enchilada soup recipe comes together lickety split.

yellow onion
garlic
jalapeno
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
reduced sodium chicken stock
salsa verde – use mild, medium or hot
cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano
cream cheese
cannellini beans

shredded chicken that was cooked in an instant pot

chef cooking tips for green chicken enchilada soup

With just a few quick steps, chicken enchilada soup is ready.

Set the Instant Pot to saute to cook the onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts (they are added whole!), stock, salsa verde and spices and cook on high pressure for only 24 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Then the magic happens! You will not believe how easy and beautifully the chicken shreds. Just pull it apart with 2 forks.
Stir the cream cheese, beans and shredded chicken into the soup and viola! Dinner is ready.

bowl of chicken enchilada soup with homemade tortilla chips

what to serve with chicken enchilada soup ~ baked tortilla chips

Sure you can munch on a few premade tortilla chips with this ultra cozy and creamy soup. But let’s make some homemade tortilla chips in about 10 minutes. They are delicious with this chicken enchilada soup recipe.

I always have a few extra flour or corn tortillas on hand. Spray the tortillas with cooking spray, sprinkle with kosher salt and cut into wedges.
Place on a baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 5 minutes.
Flip the chips and cook another 3 to 5 minutes.
Watch them closely so them don’t get too brown. You want the chips to be a light golden brown.

Top the delicious, cozy and creamy soup with the homemade tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa, and cilantro.

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