Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (Printable)

Quick, hearty chicken noodle soup made effortlessly in the Instant Pot. Ready in just 30 minutes for cozy comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Soup Base

06 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1 tsp dried parsley
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tsp salt or to taste

→ Pasta

12 - 6 oz egg noodles

→ Oil

13 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Place chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, parsley, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Lock the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
06 - Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
07 - Remove chicken to a plate and shred using two forks.
08 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode again. Add egg noodles and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
09 - Return shredded chicken to the pot, stir to combine, and adjust seasoning as needed.
10 - Discard the bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fast and Effortless: Made entirely in one pot in only 30 minutes.
  • Deep Flavor: Pressure cooking infuses the broth with herbs and vegetables quickly.
  • Hearty and Comforting: A classic American staple that is both dairy-free and satisfying.
02 -
  • Shredding Chicken: Shredding the chicken while it is still warm makes the process much easier and keeps the meat tender.
  • Noodle Texture: Don't leave the noodles in the sauté mode too long; check them at the 5-minute mark to ensure they stay 'al dente'.
  • Broth Choice: Using low-sodium broth allows you to control the salt level perfectly during the final seasoning adjustment.
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