Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 48 min
Ingredients: 1 pound Chicken Breast (skinless and boneless); 32 ounces chicken broth or stock; 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (including liquid); 15 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained); 8 ounces red enchilada sauce; 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cup Frozen corn; 1/4 cup plain, non-fat Greek Yogurt; 1/2 medium onion (diced); 1 large poblano pepper (diced); 2 tbsp avocado oil; 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped for cooking + 2 tbsp for garnish, if desired); 2 tbsp grated garlic; 1.5 tbsp ground cumin; 1.5 tbsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Sea Salt

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup - just imagine all the savory flavors of chicken enchiladas served in a warm bowl of soup. This instant pot meal prep recipe takes only 15 minutes to put everything together. It’s one of those heart-healthy soups that can be enjoyed year-round. It’s a go-to soup especially on the days you feel you need that extra boost of energy. I’m sure this is gonna make your family’s favorite list after just one bowl.

So you don’t own an electric pressure cooker and you’re thinking maybe this is not for you - think again. This delicious instant pot meal prep recipe can be made using a pressure cooker, slow cooker or stovetop. Whatever you have available use it.

How long will this Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup last for?

We did some investigation and we’ve found that this super easy instant pot meal prep recipe will last about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator if properly stored. We recommend that you use these glass meal prep containers.

These meal prep containers are microwave, fridge, and freezer safe. It makes getting lunch organizer pretty easy. Just portion it up and you’re good to go. The airtight and leakproof lids help keep it fresher for longer.

Can Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup be frozen?

This awesome Instant Pot meal prep recipe can definitely be frozen. Ensure that the soup has completely cooled down. Once it has cooled, transfer it into your meal prep containers and pop them into the freezer. Also, we advise that you save your garnishes for after you warm it up.

To reheat, allow it to thaw out on its own and then pop it into the microwave. Top it off with your choice of a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt and lunch is served. Yum!!

How do you make Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup?

Creating this mouth-watering instant pot meal prep recipe is fairly easy. It’s so simple yet so satisfying. It’s like throwing everything into the pot and let it do the work for you while you work on prepping another meal prep recipe for the upcoming week.

You start by sauteing the onions, poblano peppers and corn until the onions are slightly brown. Then you add in the protein-packed black beans, chunky red tomatoes, the chicken broth, and enchilada sauce. Afterward, you throw in the chicken breasts and all of your herbs and spices to which enhances the flavor and smell of the soup.

Once that is done if you’re using a pressure cooker you set it on high for 20 minutes and let it do its stuff. Fusing and combing all the delicious flavors into one wholesome meal.

Next step is to remove the chicken breasts and shred it up and add it back to the pot. Now it’s time to garnish with your favorite topping and serve. If you’re not going to enjoy a bowl right away, just portion and store once it has cooled down properly.

How to portion Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup?

This flavorsome instant pot meal prep recipe produces 4 servings which are both hearty and healthy.

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Other tips for making Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup:

This soup can also be transformed into a dairy-free option by eliminating the Greek yogurt altogether.
You can swap out the Greek yogurt for a dollop of low fat or non-fat sour cream if that’s your preference.
If you’re not comfortable using chicken stock/ broth, swap it out for vegetable stock instead.
This wholesome Instant Pot meal prep recipe can be paired with a few slices of avocado or some crunchy tortilla chips.

This instant pot chicken enchilada soup is a perfect gluten-free option to add to your list. It’s packed with protein to help provide your family with that energy boost they need to handle the challenges for the upcoming week. It is also a great source of fiber which helps maintain a healthy digestive tract and promote low cholesterol levels.

Have you tried Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup before? We’d love to know if it was a hit will your family. Feel free to comment below.