Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 3 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup wild rice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup cream or milk (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In an Instant Pot, heat the olive oil on the "Sauté" setting.
3. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the chicken broth, water, and wild rice. Bring to a boil.
7. Return the chicken breasts to the pot, cover, and lock the lid.
8. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
9. Once the cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
10. Stir in the parsley and cream (if using).

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 9 grams
• Saturated Fat: 2 grams
• Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
• Sodium: 600 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 32 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Hearty and satisfying
• Perfect for a cold day
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "This chowder is so delicious! The wild rice gives it a nutty flavor that I love."
• "I added some chopped bacon to the chowder and it was amazing."
• "This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day."
• "I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit with my guests."
• "I love that this chowder is so easy to make in the Instant Pot."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have wild rice, you can substitute brown rice or white rice.
• If you like a thicker chowder, you can add another 1/4 cup of flour to the recipe.
• To make the chowder dairy-free, omit the cream.