This Hearty Keto Instant Pot Chicken Soup recipe is warm, comforting, flavorful, and is loaded with veggies. And if you don't have an Instant Pot, stovetop instructions are also included!
Instant pot
Have I told you guys that I received an Instant Pot as a gift a few months ago and that I am LOVING it?? I even made a Pot Roast in barely over an hour, whaaaatttt?!
The Instant pot seems to be all the rage right now and for good reason! It...
- cooks everything super fast
- has a saute function (my favorite!!!)
- has a slow cooker function
- a rice cooker
- a steamer
- a delayed start
- will automatically turn off when your food is done and will keep it warm for you
- has tons of presets and more!!!
It's simply amazing.
🔪 Easy instructions
Today though, I'm sharing my Hearty Instant Pot Chicken Soup recipe. It's a recipe I frequently make in the winter. Plus, it Paleo and Whole30 compliant!
Now that I have an instant pot, though, I definitely have a new love for it because it's so fast and easy to make.
It's warm, comforting, flavorful, healthy, and is loaded with veggies. Here are the easy steps:
Start by chopping up some onion, carrot, celery (I was out of celery, lol!), jalapeno (if using), and bell pepper. I prefer orange, red, or yellow.
Heat some oil using the "saute" button. Once hot, add the chopped veggies and saute until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Then, add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the remaining ingredients. This includes chicken broth, chicken breasts, tomato paste, chopped zucchini, chopped spinach, and seasonings.
Put on the lid and turn the valve to "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
When done cooking, turn the valve to "venting" to release the pressure.
Then, remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and return to the instant pot.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.
💭 Top tips
- While carrots aren't usually considered Keto, when divided among the soup, it only adds less than 1 carb per serving and adds loads of flavor!
- If you want to change up the veggies and replace the zucchini or spinach with a different veggie... go for it! Just don't change up the seasonings or forget the tomato paste. I've accidentally forgotten the tomato paste before and it completely changes the soup. I don't recommend it, lol!
- The carrot, celery, onion, and bell pepper add loads of flavor to the soup. Replace or reduce with caution.
- If you're not Paleo, Keto, or Whole30, feel free to replace the zucchini with 12 oz of frozen corn. You can even add a can of northern or cannellini beans if you'd like!
- You can store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 5 days or store them in the freezer in individual containers for up to 3 months.
Looking for more Instant Pot Recipes? These Shredded Chicken and Bone Broth recipes are staples at my house!
Or this Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken from Thyme & Joy looks amazing too!
If you’ve tried this Hearty Keto Instant Pot Chicken Soup or any other recipe on the blog please let me know in the comments below!
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📖 Recipe
Hearty Keto Instant Pot Chicken Soup {Paleo & Whole30}
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Avocado Oil or oil of choice
- 1 Carrots peeled and diced
- 2 Stalks Celery diced
- 1 Bell Pepper chopped (I prefer red, orange, or yellow)
- ½ Small Onion finely diced
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and deveined, minced (optional)
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 32 oz. Box Chicken Broth
- 3 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 Zucchini chopped
- 2 Cup Spinach stems removed and thinly sliced
- 2 Lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ¾ tsp. Sea Salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
- ¼ tsp. Dill
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Dried Basil
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Heat the oil using the "saute" setting. Add the carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno (if using) and saute until tender, around 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 1 or 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Press "Cancel".
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, seal the lid, and turn the valve to "sealing".
- Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- Once it's done cooking, turn the valve to "venting" to release the pressure. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Shred with 2 forks then return to the Instant Pot. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Stovetop Instructions:
- Cover Chicken with water in a large pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks, and set aside.
- Rinse out the same large pot you boiled your chicken in, then heat the oil in it over medium heat.
- Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno (if using) and saute for 5-8 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until all veggies are tender and soup is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- While carrots aren't usually considered Keto, when divided among the soup, it only adds less than 1 carb per serving and adds loads of flavor!
- If you want to change up the veggies and replace the zucchini or spinach with a different veggie... go for it! Just don't change up the seasonings or forget the tomato paste. I've accidentally forgotten the tomato paste before and it completely changes the soup. I don't recommend it, lol!
- The carrot, celery, onion, and bell pepper add loads of flavor to the soup. Replace or reduce with caution.
- If you're not Paleo, Keto, or Whole30, feel free to replace the zucchini with 12 oz of frozen corn. You can even add a can of northern or cannellini beans if you'd like!
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 5 days or frozen in individual containers for up to 3 months.
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary.
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Your recipes are awesome!! Made the soft dinner rolls tonight, so easy to make, soft and yummy. Made the buns Christmas eve everybody loved them soooo good. Thanks for sharing I truly appreciate you!
Thank you Beth, I'm SO happy you like my recipes!!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
-Cassidy
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Gosh this chicken soup looks & sounds so yummy, can't wait to make it.
Oh YAY, thank you so much Abby!!! I'm so happy you like it and find it helpful!
I can't wait for you to make the soup either - be sure to come back and let me know what you think 🙂
-Cassidy
You think a regular crock pot on low for like 6 hours would be the same?
I'm not sure but I'd imagine it would work! I would still saute the veggies first though 🙂 Let me know how it turns out!!!
-Cassidy