Instant Pot Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Soup
A hearty and flavorful low-carb chicken enchilada soup made quickly in your Instant Pot. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium orange bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium tomato seeded and chopped
- 1 4-oz. can green chiles undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish
- 1 cup Mexican-blend cheese finely shredded (plus extra for garnish)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 large avocado cut into chunks
- 1 large lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Combine chicken thighs, bell pepper, tomato, and green chiles in your Instant Pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Sprinkle with chili powder, ground cumin, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir everything together gently.
- Secure the lid on your Instant Pot, making sure the pressure valve is set to "Sealing." Select the "Manual" setting on high pressure and set the cooking time for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. After that, carefully do a quick release for any remaining steam.
- Open the lid and carefully take out the chicken thighs, placing them on a plate. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then return it to the pot.
- Gradually stir in the Mexican cheese, a little at a time, to ensure it melts smoothly without clumping. Then, add the chopped cilantro and stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- To serve, ladle the delicious soup into bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, some extra Mexican cheese, and avocado chunks. Serve immediately with lime wedges for a fresh squeeze, if you like. Enjoy your easy, healthy meal!
Notes
Enjoy your easy, healthy meal!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 236
Total Carbs: 14g
Net Carbs: 11g
Fats: 13g
Protein: 19g
Calories: 236
Total Carbs: 14g
Net Carbs: 11g
Fats: 13g
Protein: 19g
