Air Fryer Whole30 Paleo Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Wild Rice

This Whole30- and Paleo-friendly soup is a quick and easy way to get your veggies and protein in. The chicken is cooked in the air fryer until tender and juicy, and the vegetables are softened but still retain their crunch. The wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to the soup.

I've been on the Whole30 diet for a few weeks now, and I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and delicious. I came up with this soup one night when I was craving something warm and comforting. I had some leftover chicken breasts in the fridge, and I thought, "Why not throw them in the air fryer and see what happens?" I'm so glad I did, because this soup turned out amazing. It's now one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
2. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
3. Add the carrots, celery, and onion to the air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until softened.
4. Add the chicken broth, wild rice, thyme, salt, and pepper to the air fryer basket and stir to combine.
5. Cook at 360 degrees F for 10 minutes, or until the wild rice is cooked through.
6. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The air fryer cooks the chicken quickly and evenly, resulting in tender and juicy meat.
• The vegetables are cooked in the air fryer until softened but still retain their crunch, adding texture and flavor to the soup.
• The wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to the soup.
• The soup is Whole30- and Paleo-friendly, making it a great option for those following these diets.