Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
on Sep 18, 2018, Updated Apr 10, 2021
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Delicious, hearty, and comforting Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is loaded with chicken, noodles, and vegetables. Best of all, it takes only 30 minutes when made from scratch!
Homemade rich and flavorful broth from scratch is the secret in this tasty and simple Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, especially when you use chicken with bones. The Instant Pot makes it much faster and easier to make the homemade broth. Your whole family will absolutely love this!
Ingredients for the Best Instant Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken Breast Bone-in and Skin-on
- Egg Noodles
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chicken Broth
- Bay Leaves
- Thyme
- Salt and Peper
- Parsley
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in an Instant Pot
- Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions.
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté setting and wait until it reads hot. Add oil, and then add the chicken breasts and sauté 3-4 minutes until starting to brown on the outside.
- Add the garlic, onions, carrots and celery. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and become translucent.
- Add the chicken broth and water, bay leaves, thyme, salt and water.
- Cover the Instant Pot and close the lid. Select “soup” with a timer for 8 minutes.
- Once the cycle has finished, allow another 5-10 minutes for the pressure to release. For a quick release to save time, check Instant Pot guidance.
- Carefully unlock and remove the cover. Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred using two forks.
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Add the shredded chicken and cooked noodles to the Instant Pot. Mix well.
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Garnish with fresh parsley. Taste the soup and season with more salt and pepper to your preference.
Select the Right Chicken for Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
To make the most delicious Chicken Noodle Soup, I highly recommend bone-in and skin-on chicken breasts, which will make your soup full of flavor! It’s best to saute the chicken and vegetable in the Instant Pot using the Sauté function first, and then switch to soup function. It takes less than 10 minutes to make the soup!
I usually cook the noodles in a separate pot, as it cooks fast in a normal pot, and can get mushy quickly in the Instapot. You can cook the noodle in boiling water at the same time while you make the soup.
Most Instant Pot models work for this recipe, and I use the 6-quart model. You can also make this recipe 3 days in advance, and store it in the fridge. Reheat it before serving. Serve it warm with white bread for a delicious homestyle meal for your whole family!
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts , bone-in, skin-on
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery , sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 fresh thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced, optional
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Prepare chicken soup while waiting.
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté setting and wait until it reads hot. Add oil, and then add the chicken breasts and sauté 3-4 minutes until starting to brown on the outside.
- Add the garlic, onions, carrots and celery. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and become translucent.
- Add the chicken broth and water, bay leaves, thyme, salt and water.
- Cover the Instant Pot and close the lid. Select "soup" with a timer for 8 minutes.
- Once the cycle has finished, allow another 5-10 minutes for the pressure to release. For a quick release to save time, check Instant Pot guidance.
- Carefully unlock and remove the cover. Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred using two forks.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked noodles to the Instant Pot. Mix well.
- Add fresh parsley. Taste the soup and season with more salt and pepper to your preference. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
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