Description
Discover a bright, protein‑packed instant pot healthy lemon chicken soup that’s perfect for quick weeknight meals. This Greek‑inspired broth combines tender chicken, fresh lemon juice, aromatic vegetables and oregano for a comforting, low‑fat bowl. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s ideal for meal‑prepping, weight‑watching, or simply enjoying a zesty, nourishing soup that supports immunity and keeps you satisfied. Serve hot with crusty bread for a satisfying, heart‑warming meal any night soon today
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- optional: zucchini noodles or rice
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add oil, then onion, carrots, celery, garlic; cook until softened.
- Add chicken pieces, broth, oregano, salt, pepper; stir.
- Seal lid, pressure cook on high for 8 minutes; natural release 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.
- Stir in lemon juice; add zucchini noodles or rice if using; heat through.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes with the aromatics. For a creamier texture, swirl in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt at the end. Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest flavor
- avoid bottled juice if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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