Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

This incredible scratch-made wholesome and hearty Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup takes just a fraction of the time and is unbelievably delicious! It’s loaded with tender perfectly cooked chicken, comforting egg noodles, and veggies just swimming in a super flavorful herb infused chicken broth. It’s the perfect quick and easy meal to warm you up on a chilly day!

Ingredients

  • butter

    unsalted

    2 tbsp
  • onion

    chopped

    1 large
  • carrots

    chopped

    2 medium
  • stalks celery

    chopped

    2
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • pepper
    1 tsp
  • thyme

    dry, 1 tbsp if using fresh

    1 tsp
  • parsley

    fresh, chopped

    1 tbsp
  • oregano

    fresh, chopped, 1 tsp if using dry

    1 tbsp
  • chicken bouillon

    cube or powder

    1
  • chicken broth

    or vegetable broth, no sodium added

    4 c
  • chicken

    with skin and bones, use at least 1 chicken breast

    2 lb
  • water
    4 c
  • egg noodles)

    uncooked, (about 2 cups

    5 oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer's guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)

  2. 2

    Add the butter and cook until the butter has melted. Add the onion, carrots and celery and saute for 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Season with salt and pepper, add the thyme, parsley, oregano, chicken bouillon and stir.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Pour in the chicken broth. Add the chicken pieces and add another 4 cups of water.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Close the lid (follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid). Set the Instant Pot to the Soup setting and set the timer to 7 minutes. If your instant pot doesn't have the Soup setting just use Manual/high pressure for 7 minutes.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is complete, should take about 10 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release, if in a rush. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the instant pot.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Remove the chicken pieces from the soup and shred with two forks.

    Step 7
  8. 8

    Add the noodles to the soup and set the Instant Pot to the saute setting again. Cook for another 6 minutes uncovered, or until the noodles are cooked.

    Step 8
  9. 9

    Turn off the Instant Pot, by pressing the cancel button. Add the shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot, taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Garnish with additional parsley if preferred.

    Step 9
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

374 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply comforting chicken noodle soup but short on time? This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup delivers that beloved scratch-made flavor in a fraction of the usual cooking time, making wholesome dinners a breeze.

Why This Soup is a Weeknight Winner

The Instant Pot truly shines with this recipe, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, herb-infused broth and perfectly tender chicken without hours of simmering. It’s the secret to achieving that deep, slow-cooked taste in just 25 minutes of active cooking, giving you an unbelievably delicious, hearty meal that feels like it took all day.

What you'll love about this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is its incredible balance of flavors and textures. You can look forward to a steaming bowl of pure comfort, brimming with tender, perfectly cooked chicken, soft, comforting egg noodles, and perfectly tender carrots and celery. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of savory herbs like thyme, fresh parsley, and oregano, all swimming in a super flavorful chicken broth. It's a truly satisfying dish that will warm you from the inside out, making it the perfect quick and easy meal to enjoy on a chilly day.

Customization & Serving Suggestions

Easily customize this Instant Pot chicken noodle soup to suit your pantry or preferences. You can swap chicken broth for vegetable broth if you like, and feel free to adjust the amount of fresh or dry herbs like thyme and oregano to your personal taste. While the recipe suggests chicken with skin and bones for maximum flavor, you can certainly use at least one chicken breast if that’s what you have on hand.

This wholesome and hearty Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comforting dinner, ideal for warming up on a chilly day. Serve it simply with a side of crusty bread for dipping to soak up every last drop of that flavorful broth.

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