Instant Pot Chicken And Rice Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken And Rice Soup is cozy, nourishing, and ready in under an hour. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vegetables simmered under pressure, it’s the ultimate one-pot comfort meal for busy nights and tired days.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add a drizzle of oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Place chicken into the pot and sprinkle rice evenly on top.
- Pour in chicken broth, making sure the rice is submerged. Do not stir.
- Seal lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.
- Open the lid carefully. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir well, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
For variation, add peas, corn, spinach, or a squeeze of lemon at the end. To avoid mushy leftovers, consider cooking rice separately when making ahead for freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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