Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 small bell peppers, diced (red and yellow for color)
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small white or yellow onion, diced
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk
Garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
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Combine Ingredients: Place chicken, mushrooms, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, onion, stock, wild rice, ginger, and curry paste into the Instant Pot. Stir briefly.
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Cook Under Pressure: Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
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Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return to the pot.
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Finish the Soup: Stir in coconut milk, then taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or extra curry paste. Serve warm with cilantro and lime wedges.
Slow Cooker Method:
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Add Ingredients: Place chicken, vegetables, wild rice, ginger, curry paste, and stock into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until rice is tender.
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Shred and Stir: Shred chicken, return to the soup, and stir in coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Stovetop Method:
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Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large stockpot. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant.
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Simmer Soup: Add chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, wild rice, curry paste, and stock. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Finish the Broth: Stir in coconut milk, then taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or curry paste. Serve warm with garnishes.