We love chicken and rice soup and thought it would make a superb pressure-cooker recipe. We were right! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup Tips
Can you make Instant Pot chicken rice soup with frozen chicken?
While it is safe to cook frozen meat in an Instant Pot, but we recommend using raw chicken instead of frozen for this soup recipe. Here's our guide on how to cook frozen chicken in an Instant Pot if you decide to go the frozen route.Can you add uncooked rice to chicken soup in an Instant Pot?
Yes, we recommend putting uncooked rice into your Instant Pot for this recipe as cooked rice may become mushy once pressure cooked. If you've got unused cooked wild rice on hand, use it for this chicken wild rice recipe.Can I use brown rice instead of white in Instant Pot chicken rice soup?
Yes, you can use brown rice instead of white rice in this quick soup recipe. Feel free to play around with other types of rice, too. We recommend using a long grain rice like basmati or jasmine.Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Ingredients
- 3 quarts chicken broth or water
- 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
- In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, place all ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 5 minutes; quick-release pressure.
- With a slotted spoon, remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Skim fat from broth; add chicken. Select saute setting and adjust for high heat; cook until chicken is heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 223 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1690mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
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