Whole30 Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup (Paleo)
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This Whole30 Instant Pot chicken tortilla-less soup is full of flavor and so easy to make! Super quick and filling, this Mexican soup is creamy, spicy, and low carb.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- It’s crazy easy – throw (almost) everything in the Instant Pot, cook for about 18 minutes, dice your chicken, then add the remaining ingredients. You’ll have a complete meal on the table in no time, and with very little effort!
- It’s creamy, filling, and spicy, making it a great one-dish meal and perfect for cold weather. You can even meal prep this Mexican soup ahead of a busy week! I love having access to this delicious soup for a quick lunch.
- It’s also low carb and keto-friendly, with only 8 grams of net carbs per serving! This Whole30 Instant Pot chicken tortilla-less soup fits a variety of diets. It’s just about as healthy as a soup can get!
Key Ingredients
Chipotle Pepper Powder – I have unfortunately yet to find Whole30 compliant chipotle peppers. Therefore, we use chipotle pepper powder to give this soup a hint of that signature flavor. However, if you’re not on a Whole30, you can simply replace the powder with 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce. Also, feel free to include as much or as little chipotle as you’d like based on your spice preference.
Full-Fat Coconut Milk – The coconut milk gives this Whole30 Instant Pot chicken tortilla-less soup an irresistibly creamy texture and flavor! If you’re not a fan of coconut, don’t worry, the flavor barely shines through in this tasty recipe. Also, be sure to use a full-fat coconut milk for that thick, velvety texture!
Chef’s Tips
- If not on a Whole30, feel free to add some shredded cheese in there if you’d like! You can also enjoy this with a side of tortilla chips for a tasty crunch.
- Get creative with this recipe and make it your own! Stir in some spinach, kale, or chard for extra greens. You can even replace the chicken with about a pound of browned and drained ground beef!
- If you have a coconut allergy, replace the coconut milk with cashew cream. To do this, blend 1 cup of raw cashews with 3/4 cup water in a high-speed blender until smooth. This coconut-free option is also Whole30 compliant!
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Whole30 Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 10-ounce cans tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth Whole30-compliant
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-3 teaspoons chipotle pepper powder 1 teaspoon for mild, 3 teaspoons for hot
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 zucchinis chopped or cut into ½-inch half moons
- 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream whisked until smooth
For the Garnish
- fresh avocado slices
- red onions sliced thin
- fresh cilantro chopped
- coconut cream
- lime juice
- shredded cheese if not paleo or on Whole30
- tortilla strips if not paleo or on Whole30
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Instructions
- Sprinkle boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt. Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. Add the remaining ingredients in order, through zucchini.
- Secure the lid on the pot. Cook at high pressure for 18 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for ten minutes, then use the manual release. Pull out the chicken breasts and add coconut milk. Switch Instant Pot to Sauté mode and stir to combine.
- Dice or shred chicken, then return it to the soup. Serve hot, topped with garnishes of choice.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Method: If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this Whole30 chicken tortilla-less soup in the slow cooker. Add all ingredients, except coconut milk, in order listed. Cook on low heat for 7 hours or on high heat for 4 hours. Remove chicken breasts and dice. Stir in coconut milk, then return chicken to slow cooker. Serve with garnishes.
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Nutrition Information
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Jessica says
We make this ALL THE TIME and I just realized I’ve never left a review! Thank you so much for this delicious recipe!! We make it with the chipotle peppers from the can, and it’s so yummy. I highly recommend radishes as one of the toppings too. Yum!
Cicily says
So, i accidentally put the coconut milk too early… how bad have i messed this up.
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
I’m sure it turned out fine! How did it go?
Cicily says
It was still fantastic! Making it again this week!
Alexis Liscum says
Omg I did the same thing! Glad to hear I didn’t totally mess it up!!
Kendra says
Could this be made in a pot on the stove if you used cooked chicken and sautéed zucchini?
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Sure!
Maxine says
Is the nutrition info for each serving?
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Yes, for 1/4 of the recipe! 🙂
Marina says
I’ve never made anything Whole30 before and was a little skeptical seeing zucchini and coconut milk in this soup but WOW it was so tasty! Everyone loved the outcome and I also loved how easy it was to make. Amazing recipe!
Christina Pastrano says
I loved this recipe and even froze some. How much is a serving though? Your recipe doesn’t say.
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Hi! We consider a serving to be around 10-12 ounces. 🙂
Kristine says
This was soooo good! Will definitely make again! Used the canned chipotle peppers and adobo since not doing Whole30 right now. It was quite spicy! Topped with cilantro and avocado. Yummy! Should have added a squeeze of lime too – forgot : (
Susan says
Couldn’t find a can of tomatoes with chillies, only tomatoes — so I sliced a green bell pepper to add some green, turned out great. Loved this recipe — easy, tasty = keeper!
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Thanks for the awesome review!
Rolanda Fulham says
Look in Mexican food section for Rotel tomatoes with green chili’s. You can also add A can of green chili’s to a can of tomatoes.
Darra says
Rotel is the brand name for canned tomatoes with chilies
Sarah Fletcher says
I just made this… my family and I were all blown away! Soooo delicious! The coconut milk sounds questionable but is the key note in bringing it all together with the spices. I’ve been dairy free for a while now but my husband and boys haven’t been… they were still all wowed at the deliciousness of this soup! Thank you for posting it!
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Angela says
Just made this and it is SOOOO GOOD! Your recipes are so flavorful and easy for this family of 5! Also- we use to live in Memphis so love that I came across your delicious recipes 🙂 thank you so much!