Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice (Printer View)

Tender chicken, wild rice, and veggies cooked together for a comforting, flavorful Instant Pot dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Grains

06 - 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed

→ Liquids

07 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings and Herbs

09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

→ Optional Additions

15 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Set pressure cooker to Sauté mode. Heat a splash of oil, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add chicken, wild rice blend, chicken broth, water, dried thyme, dried parsley, dried rosemary, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine.
03 - Cancel Sauté function. Secure lid and set valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual or Pressure Cook (High) for 25 minutes.
04 - Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually according to manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
05 - Remove lid and discard bay leaf. Transfer chicken pieces to a bowl, shred using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the soup.
06 - If desired, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a richer consistency.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 50 minutes start to finish for busy weeknights
  • Simple one-pot clean-up thanks to the Instant Pot
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptable so it fits many diets
  • Naturally hearty and filling from wild rice and lean chicken
  • Tastes even better as leftovers and freezes beautifully
02 -
  • Wild rice not only tastes delicious but brings extra fiber and nutty flavor
  • Excellent for meal prep and freezes well for later dinners
  • A squeeze of lemon at the end adds irresistible brightness
03 -
  • Never skip sauteing the aromatics as it really builds foundation flavor
  • Use the natural pressure release for the best chicken texture

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