Chicken And Rice Instant Pot Cream Of Mushroom Soup
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, then you need to try this Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe. This soup is loaded with flavor, and it's perfect for a cozy evening at home or a quick lunch on a busy day. Plus, the Instant Pot makes it super easy to whip up in no time!
Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Here's how to make this delicious soup:
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add some oil to the pot.
- Add the chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic to the pot, and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
- Add the uncooked rice to the pot, and stir to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables.
- Add the chicken broth, water, cream of mushroom soup, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, and stir everything together.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot, and push them down into the liquid so that they're mostly submerged.
- Close the lid on the Instant Pot, and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual mode for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before turning the valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, and shred it with two forks.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot, along with the sour cream and chopped parsley.
- Stir everything together until the sour cream is fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Variations
This soup is delicious as-is, but you can also customize it to your liking. Here are some ideas:
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for a healthier option.
- Swap out the chicken for shredded turkey or pork.
- Add some diced carrots or celery for extra veggies.
- Use a different type of cream soup, such as cream of chicken or cream of celery.
- Top the soup with some grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Conclusion
This Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a chilly day. Plus, it's so easy to make in the Instant Pot. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed!