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Instant Pot Chicken Soup – Easy Recipes for Cozy Meals

This Instant Pot chicken soup is the perfect comfort meal, packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheap easy dinner recipes, Dairy Free Donuts, easy keto dinner recipes for one, Easy No Knead Bread, easy recipes, Fair Recipes, soy-glazed chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 yellow squash, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil.
  2. Once hot, add chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and chicken. Close the lid and seal the valve.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot.
  7. Add zucchini and yellow squash. Use sauté mode to simmer for 5–8 minutes until tender.
  8. Stir in chopped parsley and serve warm.