Description
This comforting and tangy 25 Minute Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and a bright lemony flavor, this nourishing soup comes together effortlessly in your Instant Pot, delivering a warm, satisfying dish packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken stock
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, large dice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- Large handful fresh spinach
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the diced onion and large diced carrots on top.
- Add Seasonings and Stock: Sprinkle the salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme over the chicken and vegetables. Pour in the 6 cups of chicken stock. Give everything a quick stir to combine lightly.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is set to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure and Shred Chicken: Perform a manual pressure release once cooking is complete. Carefully open the lid and remove the chicken breasts. Shred the chicken thoroughly using two forks.
- Finish Soup: Return the shredded chicken to the Instant Pot. Stir in the fresh spinach, minced fresh thyme, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Taste and add more salt if needed. Stir to meld flavors and heat through.
- Serve: Ladle the hot lemon chicken soup into bowls and serve immediately for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- Quick and easy dinner option ready in just 25 minutes with the help of the Instant Pot.
- No noodles are added, making it lighter and perfect for a wholesome, gluten-free meal option.
- The lemon juice added at the end brightens the flavors and adds a beautiful freshness to the soup.
- Shredding the chicken after pressure cooking ensures tender pieces that infuse the soup with rich flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
