Extra Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Cream cheese and Monterey Jack add extra cheesy flavor to this easy chicken enchilada soup that's made in Instant Pot®.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (15 4/5 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

Directions

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.