Instant Pot Italian Chicken Soup [+Video]

This Instant Pot Italian Chicken Soup is the perfect cozy meal for a chilly day. Loaded with hearty vegetables and tender chicken, it’s a delicious twist on classic chicken soup. Plus, it can be made in just minutes using an Instant Pot. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions!

The yummiest Instant Pot chicken soup recipe I’ve ever made! It is healthy, quick and easy. This might just be my new favorite chicken soup!! And that is saying a lot because I LOVE so many soups. Pure comfort food!

If you haven’t tried “The Soup“, you have to do that! It is a staple around here, but this new Italian chicken soup recipe is light, but filling, and so, so flavorful.

And then there is our chicken tortilla soup, which is the best chicken tortilla soup that has ever existed, but still, there’s something about this Italian chicken soup that just hits the spot for me! You have to try it!

With the Instant Pot, you end up with a soup in less than an hour that tastes like it has been simmering all day!

Ingredients Needed for Instant Pot Chicken Soup

This soup is packed with veggies, rotisserie chicken, fresh herbs and orzo and topped with Parmesan and chunks of crusty bread. I’ve also seen it called chicken pastina soup or penicillin soup because it’s so nourishing to the soul that it will cure anything that ails you! Head down to the recipe card for the exact measurements, but here is your grocery list:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Vegetables: Yellow Onion, Garlic, Carrots, Celery and Tomatoes
• Water or Chicken Broth
• Better than Bouillon Chicken (not needed if you use chicken broth)
• Seasonings: Bay Leaves, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper
• Herbs: Fresh Parsley and Fresh Basil
• Orzo Pasta
  • NOTE: If you want to keep this gluten-free, skip the orzo and bread chunks.
• Rotisserie Chicken
• Lemon
• Parmesan Cheese
• Bread (optional)

How to Make Italian Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot

Your going to want to start this recipe by chopping all the veggies so that they are ready to add at the appropriate time. I know most people hate chopping veggies, but I kind of like it. Does that make me the nerdiest? Once the veggies are chopped, you are ready to start cooking.

1. Sauté the veggies in the Instant Pot.
2. Add broth, bay leaves, minced garlic and S&P.
3. Place lid on and set valve to sealing position.
4. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
5. Cook the orzo in a pot on the stove top and then drain it while running it under cold water.
6. Quick release the pressure cooker and remove the bay leaves.
7. Add the chopped tomato, cooked orzo, shredded chicken (see next section) and herbs and place the lid

Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Try this simple and delicious chicken parmesan recipe that will have dinner on the table in no time. With a few shortcuts, you can enjoy the classic Italian dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

One of our go to dishes is this quick and easy chicken parmesan recipe. We’ve found that using crushed croutons makes for the ultimate chicken parmesan recipe!

Secret to the Best Chicken Parm

We’ve tried breadcrumbs, seasoned bread crumbs, panko and seasoned panko and we always come back to our same secret for making the best chicken parmesan recipe. I am pretty sure you’re going to love our way and be hooked forever. Crisp, golden brown chicken perfectly smothered in a light and flavorful marinara and mozzarella cheese that’s been cooked until gooey and delicious, now that’s dinner I want!

I really like to make my own marinara sauce and I’ll include a recipe for marinara here, but if there isn’t time, just go ahead and used jarred. Does it really matter? Nah, but I do think homemade sauce is better.

What is Chicken Parmesan?

Is chicken parmesan Italian? Is chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana the same thing?

Chicken parmesan is breaded chicken that is then covered in a tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella, parmesan or sometimes even provolone cheese. It’s often eaten over pasta like spaghetti but can be eaten alone or as an entree. Chicken parmesan subs are another favorite and we happen to have a really, really good recipe for it if this quick and easy shortcut chicken parmesan recipe isn’t enough for you.

Chicken Parmesan and chicken parmigiana are the exact same thing.

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Parmesan

The beauty of this recipe is that everything can be made from scratch or everything can be store bought so you can decide how quick and easy you want it be! Here is what you will need:

Chicken Parmesan

• Chicken Breasts: Grab boneless and skinless and then butterfly them and pound them flat.
• Focaccia or Garden Herb Croutons: We grab a bag at Costco and crush them in a ziploc bag.
• Butter and Olive Oil: Used to brown the chicken to golden perfection.
• Marinara Sauce: You can make the recipe down below or grab your favorite store-bought brand. I’m pretty obsessed with Rao’s lately!
• Mozzarella Cheese: We prefer Precious brand or fresh mozzarella, but any mozz will work great!
• Angel Hair Pasta: Spaghetti would also work great.

Marinara

• Olive Oil: used to sauté the veggies
• Vegetables: Small Onion, Carrots, Garlic Cloves, Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce
• Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Bay Leaves

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup [+Video]

Warm up with a delicious and hearty pot pie soup filled with chicken or turkey, vegetables, and a creamy broth.

Take your favorite comfort food and turn it into the best cold weather soup ever, chicken or turkey pot pie soup! We even added biscuits on top!

It’s like taking our classic chicken pot pie and eating it inside out. We make the filling a little creamier so it’s more soup-like and instead of being in a crust, we top it with golden crispy little biscuits. They are totally optional but I love the extra texture and flavor it adds.

Ingredients for Chicken Pot Pie Soup

All of these ingredients come together in one pot and this soup so simple to make. Here are the ingredients you will need:

• Olive Oil: used to sauté the onions and garlic
• Onion: adds flavor
• Garlic: an aromatic that adds flavor
• Fresh Thyme and Fresh Parsley: adds fresh flavor
• Yukon Gold Potatoes: Russet potatoes or even red potatoes could be used. I just love the flavor and texture of gold potatoes in this soup.
• Flour: helps thicken the soup
• Kosher Salt and Fresh Black Pepper: adds flavor
• Rotisserie Chicken: I just grab a rotisserie chicken at Costco and break it down myself or buy the packaged rotisserie chicken at Costco.
  • NOTE: If you don’t want to use rotisserie chicken, you could cook your own whole chicken or cook 3 chicken breasts in whatever your favorite method for cooking chicken is – grilled, baked, boiled (please never), etc.
• Half and Half: Adds creaminess and richness to the soup. For a healthier soup use milk instead.
• Chicken Broth or Stock: adds flavor and more substance to the base of the soup
• Heavy Cream: add more richness and creaminess to the soup
• Bay Leaf: adds flavor
• Frozen Carrot and Pea Mixture: can be bought in the freezer section at the grocery store

For the Biscuits

• Flour: Just regular all purpose flour is all you need.
• Sea Salt: adds flavor
• Sugar: adds a touch of sweetness
• Baking Powder: gives the biscuits their rise and fluff
• Buttermilk: adds acidity, flavor, and rise to the biscuits
• Egg: gives the biscuit structure
• Shortening: adds fat and richness
• Butter: adds fat and flavor

All of the measurements and details for the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Chicken Pot Pie Soup

If you have the time in the morning, the best way to make this soup is to get it all going in the morning and then let it sit in the fridge all day. Right before

6 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Rice

This easy and delicious crockpot chicken and rice recipe is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Just set it and forget it for a warm and satisfying meal.

Throw everything in the crock pot and in a few hours you have a delicious, creamy tender chicken dish that can be served over rice, noodles, or potatoes!

Yup, this Crockpot Chicken and rice is the old classic you grew up eating. We will post the originally recipe of shredded chicken with a soup and cream cheese mixture and add the adaptations that we make.

This Crock Pot Chicken recipe is such a reader favorite that we are often looking to share new chicken recipes you can make in a crockpot. Sadly we sometimes forget about the old recipes so it was time to bring back the classic.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

My favorite thing about this recipe, except for dang good it tastes, is that it uses just 5 simple ingredients that I usually already have on hand. Check this list to see if you already have everything in house:

• Cream of Chicken Soup: You can use store bought or you can make your own. See section below for making it from scratch.
• Butter: I like to use unsalted butter so that I can better control the saltiness of the dish.
• Italian Dressing Seasoning Dry Mix: You can find this by the salad dressings by the other dressing packets.
• Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are what you are after. You can even throw them in frozen and it will work great.
• Cream Cheese: Full fat cream cheese provides the best flavor, but the less fat version works fine too. Avoid the fat free.
• Rice: You can make white rice, brown rice, pasta or mashed potatoes to serve with this creamy chicken.

The measurements for each ingredient is listed in the recipe card at the end of the post so keep scrolling for all the details.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Rice

If you’re looking for the easiest dinner recipe ever, then you have come to the right spot. It is everything a crockpot recipe should be. The prep time is literally 2 minutes. Then start the slow cooker and walk away. Here are the steps:

1. Mix: Add cream of chicken, butter and Italian seasoning to the crockpot and mix together then place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
   • PRO TIP: Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray before adding any ingredients too it and you’ll be happy when it comes to clean up time.
2. Cook: Set the slow cooker to cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-3 ½ hours.
3. Shred: Use two forks to shred the chicken then add the cream cheese.
4. Stir: Stir everything together until smooth. If it seems really thick, add a little milk or chicken broth

The BEST Chicken Tortilla Soup I Ever Made

I’ve made seemingly every Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe, but this is the first one I’ve been really excited about! Ready in under 1 hour and SO EASY!

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

I know, you’re probably thinking that once you’ve had one tortilla chicken soup, you’ve had them all. There’s not much to them, right? I guarantee you that train of thought ends here! This tortilla soup is phenomenal!

It all starts with a flavorful base of all kinds of veggies that is smooth and oh so tasty. Then we add just the right amount of spice, all your favorite chunky tortilla soup essentials and top it with crunchy tortilla strips, slices of avocado, and more cheese!

Tip: This recipe requires a blender. Don’t have a blender or have one that’s not awesome? You guys, you HAVE TO get our favorite blender, the Blendtec!

What’s Needed for Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup?

Here’s what you’ll need to make this Mexican tortilla soup recipe:

• Olive oil
• Vegetables: Carrot, Onion, Celery, Bell Pepper, Roma Tomatoes, Canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Canned Green Chiles
• Garlic Powder
• Taco Seasoning: You can buy a packet at the store or make it from scratch. If you make it yourself, you’ll need: Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Fine Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander and Oregano
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Black Beans
• Avocado
• Tortilla Chips
• Chicken Broth: I like to use low sodium chicken broth just so I can control the salt in the recipe.
• Water
• Cooked Chicken Breasts
• Corn
• Fresh Cilantro
• Crispy Tortilla Strips

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup

Let’s get into the details of what makes the base of this soup.

1. We start by sautéing the vegetables.
2. Once the veggies are tender, we add some garlic powder and taco seasoning along with fresh roma tomatoes, canned fire roasted tomatoes, and fire roasted green chiles. As those simmer together, the flavors meld and become glorious.
3. Avocado and cheese are added, and everything is put in the blender and pureed to creamy perfection. That avocado in the base just puts it over the top! Black beans and tortilla chips are added and pulsed with the blender, leaving a few chunks.
4. Everything in the blender is added back to the pan, and the rest of the ch