Recipe Details

Extra Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4 Stars
post

This soup is easy to make and comes together nicely with the help of an Instant Pot®. Top with avocado slices if desired.

Ingredients


  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 (15.8 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Description

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, select Saute function. When oil is hot, add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, corn, and chicken broth.

  2. Beat enchilada sauce and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Pour into the Instant Pot® but do not stir. Hit Cancel.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Monterey Jack cheese.