Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

Name: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 celery ribs); 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 large carrots); 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed (or chicken breasts)); 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste); ¾ tsp dried rosemary; 1 ½ tbsp chicken bouillon powder (or 2 chicken bouillon cubes); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups chicken stock (unsalted or low sodium); 4 cups water; 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked); juice of ½ a lemon; fresh parsley (chopped (optional)); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This easy instant pot chicken and rice soup is perfect for chilly days! So easy and quick, with fresh veggies and a splash of lemon, this is one of the best instant pot chicken soup recipes!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:43:19 GMT