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Instant Pot Caldo de Pollo Recipe: A Cozy Classic

This Instant Pot Caldo de Pollo recipe is a cozy classic Mexican chicken soup, perfect for a comforting meal. It's packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices, all cooked quickly and easily in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions: 

  • Place the chicken pieces in the Instant Pot.
  • Add the chicken broth, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Open the lid and remove the chicken pieces. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
  • Serve the caldo de pollo hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or when you need a comforting meal. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans for extra flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Caldo de Pollo, Chicken Soup, Instant Pot
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