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A white bowl of Instant Pot chicken and rice soup

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

A delicious healthy soup full of tender chicken, rice, vegetables, lemon, and dill. The perfect meal on a busy weeknight!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Instant Pot Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 4 cups, cut into 1" cubes)
  • ⅔ cup white long-grain rice
  • 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill or parsley (equivalent to a .5-ounce package in the store)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup green onion (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to medium-high saute setting. Add butter, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, chicken broth, herbs, rice, bay leaves, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  • Secure lid, then set the Instant Pot to high pressure, 5 minutes cooking time. Once the pressure cooking cycle is complete, quick release the pressure.
  • Stir green onion into the soup.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve and garnish with fresh dill.

Kori's Tips

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  • VARIATIONS: Substitute other oils or ghee in place of butter; use thighs instead of chicken breast. Use parsley instead of dill - or a combination of both. Add more vegetables such as corn, peas, zucchini, and mushrooms. Adjust any seasoning to taste.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with chopped parsley, dill, or additional green onions. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2979IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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