Description
High Protein Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty meal that comes together in less than an hour. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich broth, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped carrots and diced celery; cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in chicken breasts, followed by rice and chicken broth. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Sprinkle with thyme and black pepper. If using lemon juice, reserve it for later.
- Close the lid securely and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme or a splash of lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg