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
- 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 532.73 kcal High
- Protein 35.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 82.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 60.6 mg High
- Sodium 966.06 mg High
- Fiber 11.96 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.62 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 62.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 9.14 mg Good Source
- Potassium 356.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.7 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.47 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 532.73 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 532.73 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.
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