Description
Warm your soul with this High Protein Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup, brimming with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. This hearty dish is not only comforting but also a nutritional powerhouse, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With its delightful aroma and rich flavors, this soup is sure to become a family favorite that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Select 'Sauté' mode on your Instant Pot. Add a splash of oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle rice evenly over the mixture without stirring.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of steam. Remove chicken breasts; shred them with two forks and return to the pot.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg