Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is creamy, cozy, and packed with nourishing ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a comforting homemade meal, it brings warmth to every spoonful.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- fresh parsley or thyme chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, then onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add wild rice and place chicken breasts on top. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently.
- Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 30 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Remove and shred the chicken with two forks. Set aside.
- Whisk milk and flour in a bowl until smooth. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and stir in the mixture. Let simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, then return shredded chicken to the pot. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley or thyme. Enjoy the cozy comfort!
Notes
Use chicken thighs if preferred. Add red pepper flakes for heat. If the soup thickens too much after storing, just stir in more broth when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.8mg
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