Description
A warm and comforting chicken and rice soup made quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for busy days and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Press the ‘sauté’ button on the Instant Pot and heat the oil on high.
- Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 30 seconds to thicken.
- Add the chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom.
- Press the ‘cancel’ button to stop the sauté function.
- Add the wild rice, frozen corn, thyme, sage, basil, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the pot, ensuring they are submerged.
- Close the lid and set the venting knob to ‘sealing.’
- Set the pressure cook function for 12 minutes. It may take about 15 minutes to reach pressure.
- After cooking, let the pot sit untouched for 5 minutes for natural release, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, remove the chicken, and shred it. Return the chicken to the pot.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or extra parmesan. Pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, Instant Pot, comfort food, quick meals, meal prep