Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder

Name: Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (6 ounce) box uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet; 1.75 cups water; 3 cups cubed, cooked chicken; 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers; 1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese

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When I was a little girl, my mamaw made a chicken casserole which was simple for the time, but comforting. I've converted it into a chowder, and for ease of preparation this uses rotisserie chicken breasts.

Recipe by thedailygourmet

Updated on February 15, 2023

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) box uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
1 ¾ cups water
3 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), select Saute function, and add butter. Add mushrooms, shallot, and garlic to the melted butter, and saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Pour in water. Add chicken, hit cancel, and close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Select Saute function and add condensed soup, half-and-half, chicken broth, and pimento peppers. Stir to combine. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465	Calories
25g	Fat
32g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 96mg	32%
Sodium 1040mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 343mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.