Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Chicken and Quinoa Soup

1. Butter 2 tablespoons
2. Yellow onion, diced 1 large
3. Minced garlic 2 tablespoons
4. Sliced carrots 4 cups
5. Sliced fresh mushrooms 4 cups
6. Pre-cooked brown rice (such as Boil-in-Bag®) 14 ounces
7. Tri-colored quinoa (such as Boil-in-Bag®) 2 cups
8. Frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3
9. Chicken broth 1 (48 ounce) container
10. Seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®) ½ tablespoon
11. Red pepper flakes ½ tablespoon
12. Dried parsley ½ tablespoon
13. Chili powder 1 teaspoon
14. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Chicken and Quinoa Soup

1 . Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter, stirring until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, mushrooms, rice from package, and quinoa. Place frozen chicken on top and add chicken broth, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, parsley, and chili powder. Cancel Saute function.

2 . Stage

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

3 . Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

4 . Stage

Remove chicken breasts to a plate and use two forks to shred meat. Return shredded chicken to the pot and season soup with salt and pepper.