An easy, quick to make dinner soup coming right up! This lemon-chicken soup recipe comes together in just 25 minutes with the help of an Instant Pot. It’s made with fresh vegetables, shredded chicken breast, and no noodles! You can’t go wrong with a big warm bowl of this homemade soup!
You guys asked for it. Homemade soup and stew ideas, in the Instant pot – so here you have it! I cannot begin to tell you how in love I am with this Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup. It’s the perfect anytime soup that comes together in less than 30 minutes. It’s healthy and satisfying. Should I go on? I promise, you want to make this soup.
Watch how easy it is to make
Ingredients for Lemon Chicken Soup
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – can also use boneless chicken thighs
- Yellow onion – adds a great flavor base
- Carrots – creates sweetness and heartiness
- Spices – salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder and thyme
- Low sodium chicken stock – I use low sodium stock so I can control the amount of salt
- Lemon – adds brightness to the soup
- Fresh spinach – love to add greens to soup
- Fresh thyme – adds earthiness
I’ve gotten really into the Instant Pot Soup craze lately. It’s just so simple, made in one pot and is mostly hands off! This Chunky Chicken and Vegetable Instant Pot Soup is another favorite. As is this Creamy Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. And while you’re at it, try my 20-Minute Instant Pot Tortellini Soup!
You all know how much I love my slow cooker, but some nights I just don’t plan ahead! I need something quick and easy that still tastes like it’s been cooking all day. However, if you want an awesome slow cooker soup recipe try my Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken and Rice Soup.
In just 10-12 minutes your raw chicken will be cooked through, easily shreddable, and perfect for this shredded chicken soup recipe. It tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove top for hours! Your family will be thrilled and warmed.
This soup is what I think about when I hear the saying “chicken soup for the soul.” So simple and delicious. The lemon takes it to the next level and gives it a little something extra special. And guess what else? This is a chicken soup with no noodles! Of course you could add them if you wish, but it really doesn’t need them.
25 Minute Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Description
An easy, quick to make dinner soup coming right up! This lemon-chicken soup recipe comes together in just 25 minutes with the help of an Instant Pot. It’s made with fresh vegetables, shredded chicken breast, and no noodles! You can’t go wrong with a big warm bowl of this homemade soup!
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, large dice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken stock
- juice from 1 lemon
- large handful fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the onion, carrots, salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme and chicken stock. Give a quick stir then close the lid, making sure the valve is on seal.
- Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Manual release and remove chicken to shred with two forks. Place chicken back into the pot then stir in the spinach, thyme and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add more salt to taste. Enjoy!
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Comments
Robin
This has become my go to soup when I don’t feel well. Such an easy and delicious recipe.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Yes, Robin!! Such an easy one and so nourishing!
caroline
This soup is delicious. I have made it many times. I make it for friends who are sick and I want to make something easy, nourishing, and yummy. Always a big hit. I have stored it in out freezer for a easy light dinner.
★★★★★
caroline
I love this soup. I bet I have made it 10 times since the pandemic started. I make it for friends who have been sick and I want some thing easy, nourishing and yummy to deliver. I have it stored in our freezer for easy light dinner.
Hailey
My go too!
★★★★★
Lina
Can you do it with just water?
Life is but a Dish
Yes but you will probably need to add more seasoning to balance out the flavor
Jen
Sounds yummy! Could this be made with a whole chicken instead?
Life is but a Dish
Sure!
Bianca
How would it change if I wanted to add pasta shells to the recipe?
Life is but a Dish
Just throw them in in the last 10 minutes or so
Layne Schwabedissen
Such a great soup! I love the added lemon, the simplicity, and the satisfying aspects of it. Thank you!
Laurie
I’ve made this soup twice now and it is just perfect. Excellent directions and so, so tasty.
Thank you for this recipe, that will be a weekly staple during the cooler months!!!
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
Yay, I’m so glad!
Nikky
This recipe was extremely simple, inexpensive, easy to make and it was DELICIOUS! So flavorful and filling while still being healthy. Will definitely make over and over again. Used a crock pot on low for 6 hours and it worked like a charm.
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
I’m SO happy to hear this! So glad you enjoyed.
Paula
How much orzo do you use???
Life is but a Dish
There’s no orzo in this recipe.
Ang
Any idea the time adjustment if starting with frozen chicken? Thx!
Life is but a Dish
I think about 15 or 16 minutes would work!
Karly
YUM. This looks warm and delicious and like the perfect cure for the winter blues. Need to try ASAP!
Life is but a Dish
Yes it is!!
Lisa
Delicious soup recipe! I’ve made it a few times now, easy and quick for a work night hearty meal. Tonight I added some frozen kabocha squash and added a minute. Can’t wait to try it out!
Life is but a Dish
I’m so so happy you like it and I love that addition!
Ashley H.
Is there a recipe with cook times using a regular pot or crock pot? I don’t have an instant pot, unfortunately.
Life is but a Dish
You can make it in the slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours! Follow the same directions otherwise! Or on the stove top, just saute the veggies first then add precooked shredded chicken!
Cara
What would be modification if I do t have the instant pot?
Life is but a Dish
You could do it on the stove top. Just saute the veggies for a few minutes then add the stock and shredded cooked chicken!
Stephanie
I made this tonight! It was wonderful. The chicken was so tender and the amount of lemon was perfect. I didn’t have lemon pepper so I used TJ everyday seasoning and I used TJ chicken broth.
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
Im so glad you enjoyed it!!
Krysten @freshfitkitchen
This looks amazing and so simple ! I will be trying f this one Laney!
Life is but a Dish
Yay!!