Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty 1 pot meal, great for year-round dinner and lunches. ZERO points on the WeightWatchers Freestyle plan, and freezes well! Perfect for the beginner Instant Pot user or the seasoned chef that just wants an easy and delicious meal!
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This Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup is perfect for making year round and freezes great! Perfect for families too considering sometimes kids are really picky eaters! We literally make this every week and I always have a frozen batch just in case I want some in a pinch!
If you are following WeightWatchers Freestyle this taco soup is low in points on all new plans! With 200 zero point foods on the new program, it’s super easy to make zero point soups and meals without sacrificing flavor.
Everyone has said this is one of THE BEST recipes they’ve tried, and it’s 100% a staple in our house every week. Feel free to make a huge batch and freeze it for later.
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Onion – you can use whatever variety is your favorite
Black beans and Kidney beans – we always get the seasoned kind, just be sure you drain them
Tomato sauce – for a cleaner option you can opt for organic
Frozen corn – if you don’t have frozen corn you can used canned as well
Diced tomatoes with green chilis – aka Rotel! If for some reason they are out of Rotel, simply grab 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 1 small can of green chiles
Taco seasoning – you can use store-bought, but I always use my homemade taco seasoning, plus it is salt-free and I know there are no additives in it!
Spices – Even though cumin and chili powder is in the taco seasoning, adding a little extra just gives it more flavor!
Chicken – we use boneless, skinless breast, but you could also substitute tenders or thighs
Water – you could actually use a chicken or veggie broth as a swap
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
- Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot.
- Make sure seal is in lid properly, apply lid, set vent to sealing.
- Set instant pot to soup (or you can use manual) with high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow to natural pressure release by not touching the vent for 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken breast with two forks and place back in pot.
- Serve and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Frozen Chicken?
Yes! Simply increase the cooking time to 10-12 minutes and follow the rest of the instructions in the recipe card. Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, you could probably get away with a little less time. Just to be sure, also check that the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
Can I Make Chicken Taco Soup in the Crockpot?
Yes! Combine all ingredients as instructed above. Set crockpot/slow cooker on low for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
If you decide to make this in a slow cooker, I highly recommend some crock pot liners! They are liners that go inside of the slow and make cleaning up a breeze!
Tips for Making Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup
- If you forgot your taco seasoning or need a SALT FREE version, grab that here!
- For garnishes, you can top with cheese, sour cream, or tortilla crunchies
- Here’s a little hack for shredding chicken; use a hand mixer! It will shred in a matter of seconds!
How To Freeze
After your taco soup has cooled completely, simply pour into a freezer bag or you can use a vacuum sealer. Rather than storing in one portion, you can ration the soup out and it makes it easier when you are reheating for one or taking it for lunch.
Other Soup Recipes You Will Love:
- Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
- Weight Watchers Friendly Broccoli Cheddar Soup – 2 SmartPoints (Freestyle)
- Weight Watchers Friendly Zero Point Soup Recipe
Zero Point Chicken Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 15.5 oz can seasoned black beans drained
- 1 15.5 oz can light kidney beans drained
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 10 oz bag frozen corn
- 2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot.
- Make sure seal is in lid properly, apply lid, set vent to sealing.
- Set instant pot to soup (or you can use manual) with high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow to natural pressure release by not touching the vent for 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken breast with two forks and place back in pot.
- Serve and enjoy.
Crockpot Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Take the chicken out and shred it, then add it back into the soup.
- Serve with your favorite soup garnishes!
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