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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Soup and Stew

    Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup

    Published: Nov 13, 2018 · Modified: Sep 9, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This is a delicious Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup recipe that is easy to make and makes a perfect weeknight dinner.

    This Instant Pot soup recipe has a flavorful broth with tender pieces of chicken and wild rice. Cream of mushroom soup and milk are added at the end to make this Chicken & Rice soup slightly creamy.

    two white bowls of Instant Pot chicken and rice soup with spoons and crackers, garnished with parsley

    Easy Weeknight Dinner

    If you need a super easy weeknight dinner recipe that tastes great and is family friendly, look no further! You can have this on the table in 30 minutes, yet it tastes like it cooked all day.

    Chicken & Rice Soup in the Instant Pot with a ladel

    The best thing is you do not need to plan ahead for this recipe. No need to thaw your chicken breasts. Your frozen chicken breasts will cook up perfectly in this Instant Pot recipe, in just 14 minutes.

    Family Friendly Recipe

    This is a great recipe to plan for a family of picky eaters. There are no crazy ingredients or spices that will make your kids say “what’s in here?!” and then ask for a second dinner.

    two white bowls of Instant Pot chicken and rice soup with crackers and spoons

    It is a simple recipe, with simple flavors. Broth, chicken, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, wild rice, milk, and cream of mushroom soup to make it a little creamy.

    What to Serve with Chicken & Rice Soup

    This is not an entertaining recipe, just a great weeknight family dinner recipe. But, it does make an excellent soup for a meal train!

    Since this soup recipe already has your starch, protein, and veggies I would keep any side dishes simple.

    chicken and rice soup in a white bowl with a spoon, the instant pot is in the background

    A raw veggie tray with dip, saltine crackers, or a green salad would complete this meal perfectly. If it is a busy night (when is it not!), serve this by itself.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

    two white bowls of chicken and rice soup

    Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup

    A hearty and slightly creamy Chicken & Rice Soup made in the Instant Pot. This is an easy weeknight family dinner recipe because it is made with frozen chicken breast and is ready in under 30 minutes. No thawing or planning required!
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 5 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 cup yellow or white onion, diced
    • 1 cup carrots, sliced
    • 2 celery stalks, chopped
    • 3 plump garlic cloves, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon each: turmeric powder, onion powder, garlic powder
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon chicken base
    • 32 oz chicken stock or broth
    • 2 frozen raw boneless skinless chicken breasts see note for using fresh chicken breasts
    • 1 cup wild rice blend make sure you choose a quicker cooking wild rice- 15 to 20 minute rice
    • 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
    • ½ cup milk can use half & half or heavy cream for a creamier soup
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    Instructions

    • With the Instant Pot on saute mode add the oil and saute the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes. 
      Add the turmeric, garlic, and onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional chicken base or bouillon cube. Stir to combine with the veggies.
    • Turn off the saute mode. Pour in the chicken broth, add the chicken breasts, and wild rice. 
      Set the Instant Pot to Meat/Stew mode for 14 minutes.
    • Meanwhile whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Set aside.
      Once the soup is done cooking do a quick release.
    • Remove the chicken with a pair of tongs and chop into bite size pieces.
      Stir the mushroom soup/milk mixture into the soup.
      Add the chicken back to the soup.
      Serve!

    Notes:

    If you use fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts follow all the same instructions, however, lessen the cooking time to 12 minutes.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    Comments

    1. Kara

      December 02, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I just got an instant pot…finally. This was the first recipe I made in it and it was great! There are only two people in our house so we’ve been eating on it for three days now. Love it!

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    2. MH

      December 21, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      4 stars
      This turned out very hearty. Any suggestions to make it soupier as it came out super thick. I do feel it was lacking flavor as well. I partially thawed my chicken breasts, the larger one didn’t cook to tender as the smaller size did. Next time, I will cut the pieces. Yummy!

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      • Susie

        December 21, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        You can always add a little chicken broth at the end if your rice thickened the soup too much.

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    3. Chelsea

      September 13, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious!!! 💜 I used basmati rice as that’s what we had on hand. Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again!!!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer Winston

      December 27, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make on the fly! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Emily Bruno

      November 16, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so creamy and delicious! Perfect comfort food.

      Reply
    6. John

      November 15, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      I ❤️ this soup! So delicious!!

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    7. Tawnie Kroll

      November 13, 2018 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Instant Pot is a miracle maker! This looks and sounds delicious – I loved that you used a wild rice blend!

      Reply
      • Susie

        November 14, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        I ate the leftovers for lunch today and it is SOOOO good!

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