This winter has seemed especially cold and snowy so I’ve been wanting to make recipes that are warm and comforting. This Salsa Verde Chicken Chile also has a nice kick to it so it really warms you up. I made this in the InstantPot so it was super easy and came together quickly. Most soup recipes make so much that after eating it all week for lunch I’m sick of it. This recipe makes four large bowls which was a perfect amount for my boyfriend and I to each enjoy for dinner and then each have one leftover bowl for lunch. Also, if you haven’t ever had the Tostitos Hint of Spicy Queso chips now is the time to try them! They were delicious on top of this soup. I didn’t have them when photographing it but did the next day and they just added an extra little dimension of flavor that was so good. Be careful though they are addicting!
Salsa Verde Chicken Chile
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles Use Hot is you want some heat
- 1 cup canned fire roasted corn
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chile powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and place in the bowl of the pressure cooker. Add the chicken broth, salsa verde, rice, cumin, garlic powder and chile powder. Stir to combine everything and then close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Let the soup sit for 5 minutes after cooking before releasing the pressure valve. Remove the chicken breast and allow to cool for a few minutes. Keep the pressure cooker on warm and add the corn and cream cheese to the soup. Stir until the cream cheese is melted.
- Place the chicken in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Turn onto low speed until all the chicken is shredded into small pieces. Return the chicken to the rest of the soup and stir until all combined. You can also shred the chicken by hand with two forks.
- Ladell soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded colby jack cheese, sour cream/Greek yogurt, tortilla chips, avocado and/or sliced jalapenos.
