25 Minute Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup

Name: 25 Minute Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 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; 6 cups chicken stock; juice from 1 lemon; large handful fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Oct 3, 2017 / by Laney Schwartz / 33 Comments(updated Nov 28, 2023)

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★★★★★ from 7 reviews

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!

Chicken soup in a bowl with a spoon with a side of sliced lemons

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.

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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. And you want to be old fashioned and stick to the stove top, try my Chicken and Lemon Orzo Soup with Greens.

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.