Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup
Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup brings tender chicken, nutty quinoa, and earthy mushrooms together in a well-seasoned broth with gentle heat from red pepper flakes. The carrots and aromatics add sweetness and depth for a balanced, cozy bowl. Serve it for a wholesome weeknight dinner or to warm up a chilly afternoon.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-function pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), choose the Saute function, and add the butter.
- 2
Add the onion and the garlic to the melted butter and cook, stirring, until the onion starts to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Add the carrots, mushrooms, rice from the package, and quinoa.
- 4
Place the frozen chicken on top and add the chicken broth, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, parsley, and chili powder.
- 5
Cancel the Saute function.
- 6
Close and lock the lid.
- 7
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 8 minutes.
- 8
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 9
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 11
Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and use two forks to shred the meat.
- 12
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and season the soup with salt and pepper.
- Calories 566.72 kcal High 28%
- Protein 40.03 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 81.64 g 30%
- Total Fat 10.37 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.7 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.08 mg High 25%
- Sodium 968.11 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 11.55 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 6.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.3 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 9.49 mg Good Source 53%
- Potassium 408.48 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 32.47 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 566.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 566.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken & Quinoa Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 566.72 calories and 40.03 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 968.11 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.7 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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