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Instant pot creamy chicken and wild rice soup in a bowl on a wooden counter

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (or pressure cooker)
  • cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • wooden spoon
  • Tongs or forks for shredding chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1-2 large carrots diced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 32 oz chicken broth or homemade chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk whole or skim milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup wild rice or wild rice blend
  • lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • Grated parmesan cheese for topping
  • Lemon juice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Turn the instant pot to sauté and add butter or olive oil. Once melted, add diced onion and carrots and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic, salt, dried rosemary, and black pepper.
  • Pour in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir well, then add the wild rice and chicken thighs.
  • Secure lid and ensure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set to cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, allow the instant pot to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Turn on sauté again, add spinach, and stir until wilted.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
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