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HomeCooking MethodInstant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 09/21/21 Updated: 04/07/22
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Cooler weather calls for a rich, delicious, filling, comforting dinner, and this Instant Pot chicken and rice soup totally fits the bill! Juicy chicken, tender white rice, hearty vegetables, and a light seasoning, all cooked to perfection in the pressure cooker.

Overhead view of Instant Pot chicken and rice soup in a large soup bowl.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • It’s nutritious, filling, and full of delicious flavors and textures. Instant Pot chicken and rice soup comes out thick and creamy without adding any dairy at all, thanks to the starches in the rice.
  • It’s super easy to make! Everything gets cooked right in the Instant Pot. I mean everything! Brown the chicken in the Instant Pot, sauté the veggies in the Instant Pot, even the rice goes into the pressure cooker uncooked and comes out perfectly tender and fluffy.

Chef’s Tips

  • Forget to thaw the chicken? No problem. In a pinch, you can actually use frozen chicken in your Instant Pot chicken and rice soup. Skip step 1 of the instructions below, and add the frozen chicken with the rice in step 5. You may need to add 2-3 minutes to the cook time to ensure the chicken is cooked through. After releasing the pressure, shred the chicken in the Instant Pot or take it out and chop it on a cutting board, then return it to the soup.
  • A little squeeze of lemon juice can really brighten up the flavors in the soup. Totally optional, but definitely worth a try! Add it to the soup once you’ve released the pressure.
  • The seasoning in this soup is very simple – salt, pepper, and some fresh herbs. Feel free to add your favorite spices and herbs to your Instant Pot chicken and rice and really make it your own!
3/4-angle view of two bowls of Instant Pot chicken and rice soup on a wooden table.

You’ll Fall for These Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Instant Pot Cornbread
  • Japanese Curry in the Instant Pot
  • Dreamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
  • Instant Pot Lasagna

I hope you love this recipe as much as we did! Be sure to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, too!

 

For more delicious, nutritious recipes, head over to our sister site, 40 Aprons.

Overhead view of Instant Pot chicken and rice soup in a large soup bowl.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:45 minutes
Total:1 hour
Cooler weather calls for a rich, delicious, filling, comforting dinner, and this Instant Pot chicken and rice soup totally fits the bill! Juicy chicken, tender white rice, hearty vegetables, and a light seasoning, all cooked to perfection in the pressure cooker.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced into coins
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • ¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Cutting board & sharp knife
  • Instant Pot
  • Large bowl

Instructions 

  • Trim chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
    Chopped chicken breasts on a black cutting board with a sharp knife
  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil to Instant Pot and heat 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, add chicken pieces, working in batches as needed, and brown all pieces on every side. Be careful not to overcrowd Instant Pot.
    Browned chicken in Instant Pot
  • Transfer browned chicken to large bowl and set aside. Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic to Instant Pot. Sauté another 2 minutes, then add rosemary and thyme and sauté 1 additional minute.
    Vegetables in Instant Pot
  • Add white rice and chicken broth to Instant Pot with vegetables. Return browned chicken pieces to pot and stir everything well.
    Broth and veggies in Instant Pot
  • Secure lid on Instant Pot with valve in sealing position. Set to Manual High Pressure for 13 minutes. After cook time is up, Natural Release pressure for 10 minutes, then Quick Release any remaining pressure. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 363kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 1239mg, Potassium: 874mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 5205IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 34g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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