Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

5 from 20 votes

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is creamy, dreamy, packed full of veggies and fresh herbs, and so easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot. Paleo, Whole30, and Keto options!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: dairy-free option, gluten-free

Servings:

Author: Amy Rains

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast
4 stalks celery (diced)
2 carrots (diced)
1 small yellow onion (diced)
1 cup wild rice (uncooked)
2 tsp dried rosemary (or 2 tbsp fresh)
2 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tbsp fresh)
2 tsp dried sage (or 2 tbsp fresh)
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp sea salt + more to taste
5 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter or avocado oil
2 cloves garlic minced
10 oz sliced bella mushrooms
3 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
3/4 cup heavy cream, half and half or coconut cream

Instructions

Begin by adding the chicken breast, chopped veggies, wild rice, herbs, sea salt, and chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
When you have about 10 minutes left of cook time, cook the mushrooms. Heat a large saute pan to medium high heat. Add the butter or oil, then the garlic. Saute the garlic for one minute, and toss in the sliced mushrooms. Saute for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and softened. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt.
Once cook time is complete on the IP, remove the lid. Remove the bay leaf and remove the chicken. Shred the chicken with a fork, then return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in cream, half and half, or coconut cream. Add the fresh parsley. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
Pour into individual bowls to serve. Top with garlic mushrooms and additional salt to taste.
For the slow cooker: Toss the chicken breast, chopped veggies, wild rice, herbs, sea salt, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. Cook the mushrooms as mentioned above. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in cream, half and half, or coconut cream. Add the fresh parsley. Let sit for another 5 minutes. Pour into individual bowls to serve. Top with garlic mushrooms and additional salt to taste.

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