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Two bowls of creamy chicken wild rice soup with visible chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, and shredded cheese on top, placed on a white surface next to a blue-gray napkin, two spoons, and a plate of biscuits.
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5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This Chicken Wild Rice Soup is rich, creamy, and full of tender chicken and vegetables. Made easily in the pressure cooker, it’s a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 large chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans chicken broth 14.5 fluid oz. each
  • 1 package Uncle Ben’s Long-Grain and WIld Rice (6 oz) discard seasoning packet
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • dash red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half

Instructions

  • Select the “Browning/Sauté” option on your electric pressure cooker.
  • Melt butter in the pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken, chicken broth, rice, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Lock the lid, place the valve to the sealing position, and select the “High Pressure” option and 5 minutes cook time. When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. After 5 minutes, do the quick pressure release. 
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Select the “Simmer/Sauté” and add the slurry to the pot, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • Stir in milk and half-and-half.
  • Heat through, without boiling, and serve hot.

Notes

Rice Variations: If you don't have Uncle Ben's long-grain and wild rice blend on hand, simply swap it out with ¾ cup of your favorite rice - whether that's pure wild rice, brown rice, or any other rice mixture from your pantry.
Chicken Options: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also work in place of chicken breasts.
Vegetarian Alternative: Turn this into a plant-based meal by replacing the chicken with chickpeas and swapping the chicken broth for vegetable broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4257IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg