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30-60 min4-6 servingsAmerican

Chicken Queso Soup

By Chop Secrets

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4-6 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Chicken Queso Soup
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh salsa
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 8 ounce cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup cotija
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add Pot Mixture ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  2. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 20 minutes.
  3. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot to a cutting board and shred, then return to the pot.
  5. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL , then select SAUTE .
  6. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and mostly incorporated.
  7. Stir in the monterey jack cheese. Serve warm topped with cotija and chopped cilantro.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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